Non-Emergent Ground Ambulance Service - NAVAHCS - CON62
ID: 36C26226Q0002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Ambulance Services (621910)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/20c5d90bb5cc490391042801545259fa/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide non-emergent ground ambulance services for the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System (NAVAHCS) under Solicitation Number 36C26226Q0002. The procurement aims to secure both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services, focusing on enhancing healthcare transportation for veterans in the Prescott area. This initiative is critical for ensuring timely and efficient patient transportation while adhering to regulatory standards and maintaining high service quality. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) must respond by May 28, 2025, at 15:00 Pacific Time, and can direct inquiries to Michael Williams at michael.williams48@va.gov or by phone at 520-792-1450 ext. 2586.

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    Michael Williams
    520792145012586
    michael.williams48@va.gov
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    36C26226Q0002 Sources Sought.pdf
    The Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System (NAVAHCS) is soliciting responses from qualified small businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, to provide non-emergent Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services. This Sources Sought Announcement is for market research purposes to gauge interest and capabilities before a formal solicitation. Contractors must demonstrate their qualifications, including holding an Arizona Department of Health Services Certificate of Necessity and providing essential personnel and equipment for 24/7 service deliveries. The contractor is responsible for patient transportation, maintaining vehicles to regulatory standards, and ensuring personnel qualifications and background checks per VA requirements. The document outlines detailed scope requirements, including service responsiveness, incident reporting, COVID-19 protocols, invoicing procedures, and contract performance reviews geared towards maintaining high service quality. The contract period is set from date of award through September 30, 2030, with varying service locations across Northern Arizona. All interested vendors must register in the System for Award Management and the VA's VetBiz Registry and submit their responses by the established deadline.
    36C26226Q0002 Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System is seeking sources for a non-emergent ground ambulance service as indicated in a Sources Sought Notice, Solicitation Number 36C26226Q0002. The response deadline is set for May 28, 2025, at 15:00 Pacific Time. This request is part of the federal initiatives to enhance healthcare transportation services for veterans, with a focus on the Prescott area. The contracting office is located in Tucson, Arizona, under the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, and the relevant NAICS code for this service is 621910. Interested parties can reach the contracting officer, Michael Williams, via email or telephone for further inquiries. The notice outlines the basic information required for potential respondents without detailing project specifications or requirements at this stage. This document serves to identify capable suppliers for upcoming needs, aligning with federal RFP processes aimed at improving veteran healthcare services.
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