V226--Non Emergent Patient Transportation
ID: 36C25026Q6552Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: TAXICAB (V226)

Set Aside

Veteran Set Aside (VSA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation services for the Saginaw VA Medical Center, as outlined in solicitation number 36C25026Q6552. The procurement is specifically set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and aims to provide essential transportation services for patients, utilizing the VA’s VetRide ordering system. This contract, valued at approximately $19 million, will cover a base period and four ordering periods from February 2026 to January 2031, with specific requirements for labor, materials, vehicles, and compliance with federal regulations. Interested companies must submit their offers, including a Past Performance Questionnaire and wage determination compliance documents, by December 29, 2025, with questions due by December 23, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Contracting Officer Robert Bolcavage at robert.bolcavage@va.gov or 937.469.1228.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert BolcavageContracting Officer
    (937) 469-1228
    robert.bolcavage@va.gov
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    This is a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (RFQ) for non-emergent patient transportation services for the Saginaw VAMC. The solicitation number is 36C25026Q6552, with a response date of December 29, 2025, at 13:00 Eastern Time. This procurement is set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and will be competed under FAR 12, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The NAICS code is 485991 (Special Needs Transportation) with a $19 million size standard, and the PSC is V226 (Taxicab). The Network Contracting Office (NCO-10) is seeking quotes for these services, and interested companies must provide quotations along with attached documents including the RFQ, a Past Performance Questionnaire, and several Wage Determination compliance memoranda.
    This Request for Quotations (RFQ) VA-VHA-RPOC-2024-0084 from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks transportation services for patient paratransit/special needs, utilizing VA’s VetRide ordering system. The contractor must provide labor, materials, vehicles, equipment, supervision, and compatible software. This acquisition is set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and is subject to fund availability, with a total estimated value of $19 million. The solicitation outlines specific requirements for information system security, including compliance with Federal and VA regulations, data protection, and incident reporting. The contract periods span from February 2026 to January 2031, including a base period and four ordering periods, with detailed pricing for ambulatory and non-ambulatory patient transport, mileage, and wait times. All questions are due by December 23, 2025, and offers must include all requested documentation by December 29, 2025, to be considered for award.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, is using a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) to evaluate offerors for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation services at Saginaw VAMC. The PPQ, identified as 'Source Selection Information,' gathers data on contractors' past performance, focusing on their ability to meet contractual requirements. Key evaluation areas include management, quality control, problem-solving, adherence to schedules, and overall contractor cooperation. Respondents must complete the questionnaire by December 29, 2025, 1 PM EST, providing detailed ratings and supporting information. The document also collects contract and customer identification, and respondent information. It emphasizes tailoring questions to specific acquisition needs and includes queries about small business subcontracting compliance, cure/show cause notices, and willingness to re-award contracts.
    The document, titled "Statement of Department of Labor Wage Determination Compliance," is a certification form for companies responding to government solicitations. It requires the submitting company to certify that all employees working on the resultant contract will be paid an hourly rate equal to or greater than the current Department of Labor Wage Determination for their respective labor categories and the county where the VA medical center is located. The form requires the company's name, address, DUNS number, CAGE code, and the solicitation number. It also includes spaces for the insertion of occupation titles and codes, and requires signatures from the company's owner, CEO, and COO, along with their printed names and dates, to attest to their compliance with wage determination requirements.
    This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-4875 Revision No. 30, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines minimum wage rates and benefits for service contract employees in Clare and Gladwin Counties, Michigan. It specifies that contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, or renewed/extended after this date, must pay a minimum of $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026. Contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, not renewed, require $13.30 per hour under Executive Order 13658. The document details hourly wage rates for various occupations, fringe benefits including health and welfare, paid sick leave (EO 13706), vacation, and 14 paid holidays. It also includes provisions for hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and procedures for conforming unlisted job classifications and wage rates.
    This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-4881, Revision No. 30, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Michigan counties (Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola). It details applicable minimum wage rates based on Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour for contracts after January 30, 2022) and 13658 ($13.30/hour for contracts between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022). The document specifies comprehensive benefits, including health and welfare ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation (2 to 5 weeks based on service), and fourteen paid holidays. It also addresses special conditions like night and Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. A conformance process is detailed for unlisted job classifications, ensuring fair compensation. The wage determination explicitly excludes certain computer employees in executive, administrative, or professional capacities.
    This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-4865 Revision No. 28, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Saginaw County, Michigan, effective July 8, 2025. It details minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) based on contract award dates. The document lists numerous occupational classifications across various sectors, including administrative, automotive, health, and technical, with corresponding hourly rates. It also specifies fringe benefits, including health and welfare ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation (2-5 weeks based on service), and 14 paid holidays. Special provisions cover computer employees, air traffic controllers, weather observers, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), and uniform allowances. The document concludes with the conformance process for unlisted occupations, ensuring fair compensation and compliance with the Service Contract Act.
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