V999--VT Transportation Broker
ID: 36C24125Q0356Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Ambulance Services (621910)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- OTHER: OTHER (V999)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d35ffd19c7304effa1818e039539bc46/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide non-emergent transportation services for patients at the White River Junction Vermont VA Medical Center. The objective is to establish a transportation broker capable of addressing the challenges of serving rural areas in Vermont, with an estimated requirement of 1,500 trips per year, averaging 30 miles per trip. This initiative is crucial for improving transportation access for veterans in the region, and interested parties, including non-profit organizations, must submit their qualifications and relevant certifications by April 11, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Sterling R. Mathews at sterling.mathews@va.gov or (207) 623-8411.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sterling R MathewsContracting Officer
    (207) 623-8411
    sterling.mathews@va.gov
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    36C24125Q0356_1.docx
    The document is a modification notice concerning the solicitation for a VT Transportation Broker by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VAMC Togus in Augusta, Maine. The primary purpose of this modification is to officially close the current solicitation as only one qualified vendor submitted a quote. The notice indicates that the requirement will be resolicited as an unrestricted opportunity, implying a wider scope for vendor participation. Key administrative details include the solicitation number (36C24125Q0356), a response deadline set for May 21, 2025, and the contact information for Contract Specialist Sterling R. Mathews. The document highlights the agency's commitment to providing transportation services while encouraging broader competition for future solicitations. The URL for the agency's website is also provided for reference.
    36C24125Q0356.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors capable of providing non-emergent transportation services for patients at the White River Junction Vermont VA Medical Center. The notice serves as a market research tool and does not constitute a solicitation. The VA seeks to establish a transportation broker to address challenges in serving rural areas of Vermont, with an estimated requirement of 1,500 trips per year covering an average distance of 30 miles. Contractors, including non-profit organizations, are invited to submit information proving their capacity to deliver various transportation services, including ambulance and wheelchair van services, by April 11, 2025. Interested parties are required to provide their company details, capabilities, qualifications, past experiences, and relevant certifications, such as small business status or veteran-owned designations. The primary NAICS code for this requirement is 621910. This search aims to find qualified sources to improve transportation access for veterans in the region.
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