ContractSolicitation

V225--FY26 (BASE+4) 561-26-3-482-0008 BLS/SCT Ambulance Services (VA-26-00046671)

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 36C24226R0087
Response Deadline
Jun 15, 2026
26 days left
Days Remaining
26
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contract Office 02, is seeking a contractor to provide Basic Life Support and Specialty Care Transport ambulance services for eligible Veteran patients in the New Jersey Healthcare System and for authorized interstate transfers. The work covers 24/7 ambulance transportation with all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, along with patient pickup and delivery, incident reporting, and quality control responsibilities. Key requirements include compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, use of the VetRide Vendor Portal for scheduling and invoicing, and meeting specified licensing, vehicle, and performance standards, including a 95% on-time performance target. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 621910, with a contract value of up to $22.5 million, a base period from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, and four optional one-year extensions; the solicitation is 36C24226R0087 and the contracting officer is Michelle Harsch.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
621910
Ambulance Services
PSC Code
V225
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: AMBULANCE

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
36C24226R0087_1.docx
Word182 KBMay 18, 2026
AI Summary
This government solicitation, 36C24226R0087, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks proposals for Basic Life Support (BLS) and Specialty Care Transport (SCT) ambulance services for eligible Veteran patients within the New Jersey Healthcare System and authorized interstate transfers. The contract, valued at up to $22.5 million, is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 621910. The contractor will be responsible for providing 24/7 ambulance services, including all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. Key requirements include maintaining a 95% on-time performance, utilizing the VetRide Vendor Portal for scheduling and invoicing, and ensuring all personnel and vehicles meet specific licensing and quality standards. The contract outlines detailed procedures for patient pickup, delivery, incident reporting, and a Quality Control Program, with payment based on a base rate for trips within a 15-mile radius, additional mileage rates, and approved wait times. The base contract period is from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions.
36C24226R0087.docx
Word28 KBApr 21, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a single-award, firm-fixed-price contract to provide Basic Life Support (BLS), Specialty Care Transport (SCT), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) Ambulance Services. This Request for Proposal (RFP) (36C24226R0087) will be posted on www.SAM.gov around May 18, 2026, with responses due by June 15, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The services are for the VA New Jersey Healthcare System in East Orange and Lyons, New Jersey, and will cover 24/7/365 transport for eligible Veteran beneficiaries. This procurement is set aside 100% for Small Businesses, with a NAICS Code of 621910 (Ambulance Services) and a size standard of $22.5 million. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to submit proposals. The period of performance is expected to be from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031, with four option years. Questions should be directed via email to Contract Specialist Michelle Harsch at Michelle.Harsch@va.gov.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 21, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 15, 2026
expiryArchive DateSep 13, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sub-Tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)

Point of Contact

Contracting Officer
Michelle Harsch (Contractor)

Official Sources