Chartered Flight Services
ID: 36C25625Q0632Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedAug 11, 2025
$2.5M$2,500,000
AwardeeLONE STAR AVIATORS, LLC Houston TX 77061 USA
Award #:36C25625D0106
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: AMBULANCE (V225)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3d7c3db0ed714801a35eb13b0c89e60d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified small businesses to provide chartered flight services for the transportation of organs to the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The contractor will be responsible for rapid, 24/7 transportation of organs, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and maintaining high safety and quality standards during operations. This service is critical for enhancing organ transplant logistics and improving healthcare delivery for veteran patients. Interested parties should contact Kolbi Barton at kolbi.barton@va.gov, and must submit their past performance questionnaires by April 4, 2025, as part of the evaluation process for this five-year contract opportunity under NAICS Code 481211.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kolbi Barton
    (713) 791-1414
    kolbi.barton@va.gov
    Kolbi Barton
    (713) 791-1414
    kolbi.barton@va.gov
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    36C25625Q0632 - Attachment D.1 - Past Performance Questionnaire.pdf
    The Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center is soliciting feedback on an offeror's past performance for a potential VA contract through a Past Performance Questionnaire. The purpose of this form is to evaluate the offeror's service effectiveness based on various criteria such as overall quality, delivery performance, problem resolution, and personnel quality. Evaluators are asked to rate the offeror on a scale from N/A to 5, with 5 indicating performance that consistently exceeds standards. Additional questions inquire about any performance issues, contract terminations, the issuance of notices for corrective action, and the overall willingness to engage the offeror for future contracts. This questionnaire must be completed and returned by April 4, 2025, to help in the decision-making process for the award. The document underscores the emphasis on past performance as a critical component in government procurement processes, ensuring accountability and quality service delivery. Evaluators are encouraged to provide qualitative comments alongside ratings to enhance the understanding of the offeror's past performance.
    36C25625Q0632 - Attachment D.3 - Historical Data.pdf
    Combined Synopsis Solicitation RFQ 36C25625Q0632 - Flight Services MEDVAMC.pdf
    The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for chartered flight services to transport organs to the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The solicitation emphasizes the need for a contractor that can provide rapid transportation of organs, operating 24/7, within compliance of FAA regulations, and ensuring safety and quality during operations. Bids are sought from small businesses under NAICS Code 481211, reflecting the requirement for timely response to organ procurement notifications. Performance work statements specify the contractor’s responsibilities, including providing necessary equipment, personnel, and contingency plans. The contract includes a five-year duration with detailed pricing based on estimated travel distance in nautical miles. The quality assurance plan outlines performance metrics, including timely service delivery and compliance with regulations, monitored by government officials. The contractor is required to maintain liability insurance and is responsible for employee training and operational safety. The solicitation supports the VA's commitment to improving organ transplant services through efficient logistical support, demonstrating the integration of health services and transportation logistics to better serve veteran patients.
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