The presolicitation notice outlines the upcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Non-Emergent Ground Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services at the Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS). The RFQ number is 36C26225Q0289, with the solicitation expected to be posted on or about February 3, 2025. Response submissions are due by January 31, 2025, at 16:00 Pacific Time. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), falling under the Product Service Code V225 and NAICS Code 621910. The place of performance for the services will be at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California. Interested parties may contact Contract Specialist Katharine Robert for further information via email. The document emphasizes the VA's commitment to providing essential services for veterans while adhering to procurement guidelines.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide non-emergent Basic Life Support (BLS) ground ambulance services for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS). This announcement is for market research purposes to identify potential small business contractors, focusing on Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and similar entities. The contractor will deliver 24/7 ambulance services, including transportation for patients and their belongings, while ensuring compliance with various regulations.
The scope includes maintaining adequate personnel, vehicle conditions, and necessary equipment. EMTs and drivers must meet certification and training requirements, and all personnel are subject to background checks. The contractor will be required to use the VA's VetRide Transportation Software for service requests and invoicing. Quality control measures will be mandated, and contractors must adhere to standards for incident reporting and patient care. The contract will run from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030, covering transportation services to various VA facilities and veteran residences within specified counties and zip codes. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to providing quality care for veterans.