Wheelchair Transportation Services - Harlingen and McAllen, TX.
ID: 36C25725R0066Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- OTHER: OTHER (V999)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/33a0d08e212448369e1f427d1edd9e57/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for Wheelchair Transportation Services in Harlingen and McAllen, Texas, aimed at supporting the Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System. The objective is to identify potential service providers capable of delivering non-emergency wheelchair transport for Veterans across multiple counties, with a requirement for 24/7 service availability and compliance with all relevant regulations. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that over 38,667 Veterans in the region have access to reliable transportation services. Interested businesses are encouraged to respond with their qualifications, fleet details, and pricing structures by contacting Astrid McKinney at astrid.mckinney@va.gov, with responses due by the specified deadline. The anticipated contract period is from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Astrid McKinney
    (254) 654-9608
    astrid.mckinney@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25725R0066 Sources Sought Notice Final.pdf
    The Sources Sought Notice 36C25725R0066 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines the need for Wheelchair Transportation Services for the Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, specifically for Harlingen and McAllen, Texas. The purpose is to conduct market research to identify potential service providers who can meet the requirements for transporting Veterans, covering various counties in the region. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for proposals and aims to gather information regarding interested businesses, including their size and socioeconomic status. Responses must include details such as business classification, current fleet size, and pricing structures. The anticipated services include non-emergency wheelchair transports, with a requirement for 24/7 availability. Additional stipulations mandate adherence to federal, state, and local regulations in service delivery, the provision of qualified personnel, vehicle compliance to safety standards, and incident reporting protocols. The notice encourages participation from all eligible businesses to aid in potential set-asides for the contract. The contract period is proposed to last from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, reflecting the government's ongoing commitment to providing adequate transportation services for Veterans.
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