R602--NIN/Marion UPS for CFU 2237 (VA-26-00030311)

Justification and Approval for Exception to Fair Opportunity Memo

This document justifies a sole-source task order against the DoD TRANSCOM IDIQ GWAC contract HTC711-23-D-C025 with United Parcel Service Co. (UPS) for shipping and package delivery services for the Marion VA Medical Center. The action is being taken under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) because only one awardee is capable of providing the required services at the necessary quality level, as the services are unique or highly specialized.

• Package pickup and delivery services for the Marion VA Medical Center.

• Services include logistic support and delivery to patients, CBOC's, and Medical Centers campuses.

• Daily pickup and drop-off, Monday-Friday delivery, and expedited support for time-sensitive items.

• Delivery addresses may be residential or commercial.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: One year

• Funding: Bulk funded with a not-to-exceed ceiling of $10,000.00. Vendor will bill for actual services rendered.

This document is a justification for a sole-source award, not a solicitation. Therefore, there are no proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria for bidders.

• The justification cites the VA Rule of Two, stating that it cannot be met for this requirement as there are no 2 or more capable SDVOSB or VOSB concerns that have expressed interest and are deemed capable.

• Market research indicated that awarding to small businesses would pose significant risks, including potential loss, delays, or disruptions.

• The Next Generation Delivery Service (NGDS) is a mandatory Best-in-Class solution for package delivery services, as designated by OMB Memorandum M-17-29 and VA Directive 7179.

• The VA is obligated to consider decentralized contracts in lieu of Best-in-Class vehicles when market research indicates an opportunity for small business participation, but this was not identified.

• UPS was determined to provide the best overall value for Next Day and Residential Ground service for the region, offering better guarantees, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness compared to other NGDS GWAC vendors.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document appears to be related to a previous award (HTC711-23-D-C025) for "NIN/Marion UPS for CFU 2237 (VA-26-00030311)". The provided text includes award details rather than a solicitation for new bids. It specifies the award number, award amount, award date, and the awardee.

Not applicable, as this document details a past award.

• Award Number: HTC711-23-D-C025 36C25026F0319
• Award Amount: $200,000.00
• Award Date: 02-27-2026
• Awardee: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO.
• Contractor’s UEI: YF8QFWJLNBV8
• Address: 1400 N HURSTBOURNE PKWY, LOUISVILLE, KY 40223-4015

Not applicable, as this document details a past award.

Not applicable, as this document details a past award.

• Solicitation Number: 610-26-3-5046-0009
• Product Service Code (PSC): R602
• NAICS Code: 492110
• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO 10), Kettering OH 45409-1337
• Point of Contact: Venkatlekhith Muntha (Venkatlekhith.Muntha@VA.gov, 317 - 988 - 1510)
• The document references three attached files: JEFO - Ganger - 0031, JEFO - Weaver - 0009, and JEFO - Heflin - 0090.

Justification and Approval for Exception to Fair Opportunity Memo

This document justifies a sole-source task order against the DoD TRANSCOM IDIQ contract HTC711-23-D-C025 with United Parcel Service Co. (UPS). The action is for one year of shipping and package delivery services for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center.

• Package pickup and delivery services for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center.

• Services include logistic support and delivery to patients, CBOC's, etc.

• Daily pickup and Monday-Friday delivery to customers, including expedited support for time-sensitive items.

• Delivery addresses may be residential or commercial.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: One year

• Estimated Ceiling Amount: $190,000.00 (bulk funded, vendor to bill for actual services rendered).

This document is a justification for a sole-source award, not a solicitation. Therefore, there are no proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria for bidders.

• The justification cites FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) as the authority for exception to fair opportunity, stating that only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services at the required level of quality because they are unique or highly specialized.

• Market research indicated that the VA Rule of Two (for SDVOSB or VOSB concerns) could not be met for this requirement.

• The Next Generation Delivery Service (NGDS) is a mandatory Best-in-Class solution for package delivery services, available through DoD TRANSCOM.

• The action is in support of VISN 10 VA Health Care System, specifically the Northern Indiana HCS Pharmacy and Marion VA Medical Center.

• OMB Memorandum M-17-29 and VA Directive #7179 direct the use of NGDS for domestic delivery services.

• UPS was selected based on providing the best overall value for Next Day and Residential Ground service in the region, offering superior service, time-sensitive shipping expertise, and competitive pricing compared to other NGDS GWAC vendors.

Justification and Approval for Exception to Fair Opportunity Memo

This document justifies a sole-source task order for shipping and package delivery services for the Marion VA Medical Center. The action is proposed against the Department of Defense (DoD) TRANSCOM IDIQ GWAC contract HTC711-23-D-C025 with United Parcel Service Co. (UPS).

• Package pickup and delivery services at the Marion VA Medical Center.

• Services include logistic support, delivery to patients and CBOCs, daily pickup and drop-off, and expedited support for time-sensitive items.

• Delivery addresses may be residential or commercial.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: One year

• Estimated Ceiling Amount: $90,000.00 (bulk funded; vendor to bill for actual services rendered).

This document is a justification for a sole-source award, not a solicitation. It details the rationale for selecting UPS based on mandatory Best-in-Class solutions (Next Generation Delivery Service - NGDS) and market research.

• The justification cites FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) as the statutory authority, indicating that only one awardee is capable of providing the required services at the necessary quality level.

• Market research indicated that the "VA Rule of Two" (requiring at least two capable Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses) could not be met for this requirement.

• The action aligns with OMB Memorandum M-17-29 and VA Directive #7179, which direct the use of NGDS for domestic delivery services.

• UPS was selected based on providing the best overall value for Next Day and Residential Ground service in the VHA VISN 10 region, offering superior guarantees, specialized handling, and competitive pricing compared to other NGDS GWAC vendors.

• The government will continue market research to identify future opportunities for competition.