V225--BC Ambulance Services
ID: 36C25025Q0308Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Ambulance Services (621910)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/468510e0a833478badd3be65b152ddd3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide non-emergency ambulance services for the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Michigan. The procurement aims to establish a Firm Fixed Price, multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for five one-year ordering periods, ensuring 24/7 availability of various transport types, including Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT), to serve over 45,000 veterans in the region. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to delivering high-quality transportation services while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. Interested businesses must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by February 20, 2025, and can contact Contracting Specialist Janel Tate at Janel.Tate-Montgomery@va.gov or 734-222-6179 for further details. The total budget for the contract is not expected to exceed $6 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Janel TateContracting Specialist
    (734) 222-6179
    Janel.Tate-Montgomery@va.gov
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    36C25025Q0308.docx
    The government issued a Sources Sought Notice for Ambulance Services at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Michigan, serving over 45,000 veterans from various surrounding counties. The aim is to gather information on potential contractors for a Firm Fixed Price, multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract planned for five one-year ordering periods. The notice is not a solicitation but a market research tool in line with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10, and interested businesses are invited to respond by February 20, 2025. Detailed submission guidelines include limitations on the response length, the necessity for pricing details, and requirements for past performance records. Respondents are also instructed to indicate if they have existing federal contracts and whether they are part of designated business classifications, such as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The notice emphasizes that the government will not compensate for the information provided, and participation does not preclude future solicitation opportunities. This notice reflects the VA's commitment to ensuring quality services for veteran transportation needs through structured procurement processes.
    PWS Ambulance Ground Battle Creek VAMC - DRAFT.pdf
    The Battle Creek VA Medical Center seeks to contract non-emergency ambulance transportation services to provide care for veterans in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The contract is structured over five ordering periods from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, with a total budget not exceeding $6 million. The contractor must ensure 24/7 availability and handle various transport types, including Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT). The document outlines requirements for contractor personnel, including necessary qualifications and background checks, vehicle maintenance standards, incident reporting, and invoicing protocols. Additionally, it details patient welfare and care, response timings for transport requests, and provisions for COVID-19 safety. Strict compliance with wage determinations and insurance coverage is mandated. The document's goal is to ensure high-quality, safe patient transport for the approximately 45,000 veterans served by the facility while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance throughout the contract period.
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