The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from qualified firms to provide laboratory courier services for the VA Western New York Healthcare System. The services include pick-up and delivery of blood specimens and blood products between the VA Western New York Healthcare System and local hospitals. The contractor shall provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including holidays. The contractor shall have the ability to supply occasional STAT delivery requests entailing delivery times of less than 1 hour from the time of request. Key responsibilities include: • Providing licensed personnel to perform the services • Being Department of Transportation (DOT) certified • Completing OSHA approved training for transporting Bio-hazardous specimens • Having documented Blood Borne Pathogen Training for employees • Ensuring personnel have proper vehicle licenses and training to perform duties • Maintaining up-to-date complete SPILL KITs for bio-hazardous cleanup in case of leakage or accidental discharge from controlled containers.