V225--IDIQ - Ambulance Ground Service VA St. Cloud - MN
ID: 36C26325Q0554Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Ambulance Services (621910)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/507c9c1c402945afa95967a48f6ab977/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for non-emergency ground ambulance services for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System in Minnesota. The procurement aims to secure 24/7 ambulance transportation services, including Stretcher Transports, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) for veterans and associated clinics. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to providing reliable transportation services while fostering opportunities for diverse businesses, with a small business size standard set at $22.5 million under NAICS code 621910. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by March 27, 2025, to Dennis Salmonsen at dennis.salmonsen@va.gov, as pricing is not required at this stage.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dennis SalmonsenContract Specialist
    (605) 347-2511
    dennis.salmonsen@va.gov
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    36C26325Q0554_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a Sources Sought Notice to assess market capabilities for non-emergency ground ambulance services in St. Cloud, MN. The request seeks both small and large business sources to provide 24/7 ambulance transportation services, including Stretcher Transports, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) to the St. Cloud VA Health Care System and related clinics. This notice, not a solicitation, aims to gather information and does not obligate the government to contract any services. Potential respondents must submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications, experience, business size classification (SDVOSB, VOSB, etc.), and any relevant contract information. Pricing is not required at this stage. The anticipated services fall under NAICS 621910, with a small business size threshold of $22.5 million. The notice underscores the government’s procedure for market research in compliance with federal regulations and requires submissions by March 27, 2025. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to ensuring reliable transportation services for veterans while fostering opportunities for diverse businesses in the bidding process.
    PWS - DRAFT - Ambulance_Ground_022625.docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for contracted ground ambulance services for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System, covering non-emergency and emergency transportation for veterans. The contractor must provide vehicles, qualified personnel, and necessary equipment to deliver Stretcher Transports, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) services, available 24/7. Services include transporting patients along with personal items, adhering to stringent qualifications for EMTs and paramedics governed by federal, state, and local regulations. The contractor’s responsibility extends to maintaining vehicles in compliance with regulations, ensuring patient safety, and conducting incident reporting. The document emphasizes the importance of quality control, timely response, and the use of VA-approved software for transportation requests. Additionally, it mandates infection control measures, particularly regarding COVID-19 and ensures rigorous background checks for contractor personnel to maintain security standards. The contract performance assessments will be conducted regularly to ensure compliance with established standards, with consequences for failing to meet acceptable quality levels. This PWS reflects the VA's commitment to providing efficient and safe transportation services for veterans, highlighting accountability and quality assurance in contract execution.
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