V129--URGENT NEED Special Transportation KC VAMC
ID: 36C25525Q0266Type: Special Notice
AwardedMar 16, 2025
$350K$350,000
AwardeeSECURE MEDICAL TRANSPORT LLC KANSAS CITY 64108
Award #:36C25525D0047
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: OTHER (V129)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/58adc36e60b64a23b107df40daefebad/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure urgent special transportation services for the Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This requirement will be fulfilled through a sole source contract with Secure Transport, reflecting the VA's commitment to ensuring accessible healthcare for veterans. The contract is categorized as an urgent and compelling need, with a maximum duration of six months, and all work will be closely coordinated with the VA Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative. Interested parties can reach out to Contracting Officer Michael P. Murphy at michael.murphy7@va.gov or by phone at 913-946-1963 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael P. MurphyContracting Officer
    (913) 946-1963
    michael.murphy7@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C25525Q0266.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, is issuing a special notice for urgent special transportation services needed at the Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). They intend to negotiate a sole source contract with Secure Transport to fulfill this requirement. The contract period is categorized as an urgent and compelling need, with a maximum duration of six months. Coordination for the work will be managed closely through the VA Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative. This notice reflects the VA's pressing need to secure transportation services for veterans, reinforcing their commitment to quality healthcare delivery and accessibility.
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