Chartered Flight Services
ID: 36C25625Q0632-0001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: AMBULANCE (V225)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e39dda4c7e424971b2ec21d034ccecae/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide chartered flight services, specifically for organ retrieval and emergency call-outs, under the management of Network Contracting Office 16. The contract requires that the selected contractor be airborne within 90 minutes of notification, with critical performance metrics including response times and pilot operational limits. This procurement is essential for ensuring timely transportation services for the VA, particularly in life-saving situations. Interested parties can contact Kolbi Barton at kolbi.barton@va.gov for further details, and they should refer to the attached amendment for specific requirements and clarifications regarding the solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kolbi Barton
    (713) 791-1414
    kolbi.barton@va.gov
    Kolbi Barton
    (713) 791-1414
    kolbi.barton@va.gov
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    36C25625Q0632 0001.pdf
    This document is an amendment to a solicitation for air transport services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically managed by Network Contracting Office 16. The amendment clarifies certain terms, including that CAMTS accreditation is preferred, but not mandated, for bidders. Key requirements outlined include the contractor’s obligation to be airborne within 90 minutes of notification for organ retrieval, including being available for emergency call-outs. The contract stipulates that response times, availability, and pilot operational limits are critical performance metrics. Questions from potential bidders regarding specifics of the contract were addressed, confirming no preference for dedicated aircraft versus charter options, and that any qualified vendor may submit quotes. The amendment also notes that the solicitation is an adjustment to an existing project rather than a new one, involving a recompeted contract previously awarded to American Jet International Corporation. Overall, the document serves to inform and guide potential bidders in preparing their submissions for fulfilling the transportation services needed by the VA.
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