Non-Emergent Medical Transportation Services - Phoenix VA Healthcare System
ID: 36C26225R0080Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: MOTOR PASSENGER (V212)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e942fab7ac234094b721ea978ea5bfdf/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Non-Emergent Medical Transportation Services for the Phoenix VA Healthcare System. The procurement aims to secure door-to-door ambulatory, wheelchair, and stretcher transportation services for eligible veterans, with operations required 24/7, including holidays. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that veterans have reliable access to necessary medical appointments and services, thereby enhancing their overall healthcare experience. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and relevant information by May 1, 2025, to Contracting Officer Michael Williams at michael.williams48@va.gov, with the anticipated contract period running from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael Williams
    520792145012586
    michael.williams48@va.gov
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    36C26225R0080_NEMT Services_PVAHCS_SSN.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding Non-Emergent Medical Transportation services for the Phoenix VA Healthcare System. It specifies the contracting office located in Tucson, Arizona, and outlines the solicitation number (36C26225R0080) along with a response deadline set for May 1, 2025. The notice indicates that Recovery Act funds are not applicable and provides details such as the relevant Product Service Code (V212) and NAICS Code (485991). The designated point of contact for inquiries is Contracting Officer Michael Williams. The performance location for the required services is given as the Phoenix VA Healthcare System at the specified address. Interested parties are directed to refer to the attached document for additional information, indicating the government’s search for potential vendors to meet its needs for non-emergent transportation services for veterans. This notice serves as an invitation for industry input to inform procurement strategies and contract services related to veteran healthcare transport.
    SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE_NEMT_PVAHCS.pdf
    The document outlines a Sources Sought Announcement by the Phoenix VA Healthcare System (PVAHCS) to gather information from qualified small businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, regarding the provision of non-emergent transportation services for eligible veterans. The required services include door-to-door ambulatory, wheelchair, and stretcher transportation, with operations needed 24/7, including holidays. Interested vendors must showcase their capabilities, including submitting details like company name, point of contact, and business classification along with a capability statement. The announcement details specific performance objectives and expectations for service quality, including requirements for transport schedules, vehicle conditions, driver qualifications, and patient safety. It emphasizes compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and requires a thorough quality control program from contractors. The anticipated contract period spans from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030. The VA seeks responses to this announcement by May 1, 2025, indicating a structured but non-obligatory approach to market research in preparation for a potential solicitation.
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