V226--TRANSPORTATION SERVICE Wheelchair/Common Carrier
ID: 36C25025Q0002Type: Presolicitation
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

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b92bfd7213734667a17593286d13b2aa/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for wheelchair-accessible van transportation services for eligible veterans and their caregivers at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center and its associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics. This procurement aims to provide comprehensive transportation solutions, ensuring that veterans, including those with visual impairments, have access to necessary services. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price agreement with a base period of one year and an option for an additional year, specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Interested parties must submit their proposals by 1:00 PM EDT on October 8, 2024, with solicitation packages available around September 30, 2024, and all inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Tracy L. Granger at Tracy.Granger@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tracy L. GrangerContract Specialist
    (734) 222-4294
    Tracy.Granger@va.gov
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    The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is issuing a presolicitation notice for transportation services specifically designed for wheelchair-accessible van services. This contract is intended for eligible beneficiaries, including veterans, and their caregivers. The procurement is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns, and offers from non-SDVOSB entities will be rejected. The anticipated contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price with a base period of one year, plus a one-year option. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM EDT on October 8, 2024, with solicitation packages available on or around September 30, 2024. A request for clarification must be submitted in writing by October 2, 2024. This initiative aims to enhance support for veterans, ensuring they have access to necessary transportation services. Overall, this presolicitation reflects the government’s commitment to improving transportation options for vulnerable populations through targeted contracting with small businesses.
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