V225--Non-Emergent Ground Ambulance Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Critical Care Support (CCT) Services Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS)
ID: 36C26225Q0290Type: Presolicitation
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

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dd831d8c4d584879a22990799d3bae15/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Non-Emergent Ground Ambulance Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Critical Care Transport (CCT) Services for the Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS). The procurement aims to enhance emergency medical services for veterans, ensuring timely and effective healthcare delivery at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California. The RFQ, numbered 36C26225Q0290, is expected to be posted on or about February 3, 2025, with a response deadline set for January 31, 2025. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Katharine Robert at katharine.robert@va.gov or by phone at 520-001-6670.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Katharine RobertContract Specialist
    (520) 001-6670
    katharine.robert@va.gov
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    36C26225Q0290_1.docx
    The Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS) is preparing to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Non-Emergent Ground Ambulance Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Critical Care Transport (CCT) Services. The presolicitation notice indicates that the RFQ number 36C26225Q0290 will be posted on approximately February 3, 2025, with a response deadline set for January 31, 2025. The contracting office is located in Tucson, Arizona, and interested parties are directed to contact Contract Specialist Katharine Robert via email for further inquiries. This solicitation falls under the Product Service Code V225 and NAICS Code 621910, and the services will be performed at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California. The presolicitation aims to inform potential bidders of the upcoming opportunities and requirements associated with providing emergency medical services to veterans, emphasizing the VA's commitment to improving healthcare delivery for its patients. The announcement also notes that the request for proposals will be archived 60 days after the response deadline.
    36C26225Q0290.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice indicates the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide non-emergency Advanced Life Support and Critical Care Transport ambulance services for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The contract scope requires service availability 24/7, including all necessary vehicles, personnel, and equipment. Vendors must demonstrate qualifications, experience, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, particularly emphasizing the need for experienced Emergency Medical Technicians and transport logistics. Primary requirements include adhering to specific transport guidelines, invoicing procedures through the VetRide system, and maintaining a high level of service quality. Additionally, all contractor personnel must pass background checks, adhere to strict health and safety protocols, and ensure patient well-being during transport. The contract would be effective from March 10, 2025, to March 9, 2030. Thus, vendors must submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to fulfill the outlined service requirements while adhering to rigorous standards of operation and safety measures, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and VA directives. This notice represents the VA's commitment to enhancing its service delivery to veterans through reliable and professional healthcare transport solutions.
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