V225--Special Mode Ambulance Services
ID: 36C24625R0004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Ambulance Services (621910)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f08d734d7f9e4475b92cb905cfb4ddc7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to solicit proposals for Special Mode Ambulance Services at the Hampton VA Medical Center. The requirement includes providing Non-Emergency Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services, available 24/7/365 for a base year and one optional year. This service is crucial for ensuring that veterans receive timely and appropriate medical transportation, reflecting the VA's commitment to its beneficiaries. Interested offerors should note that the solicitation (36C24625R0004) is expected to be released on or around January 14, 2025, with proposals due by January 13, 2025, at 3:30 PM Eastern Time. For further inquiries, contact Natasha Leahy via email at natasha.leahy@va.gov, as telephone requests will not be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Diane StoskopfContracting Officer
    (757) 728-3449
    diane.stoskopf@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24625R0004_2.docx
    The presolicitation notice outlines an upcoming solicitation (36C24625R0004) for Special Mode Ambulance Services at the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, with proposals due by January 13, 2025, at 3:30 PM Eastern Time. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking non-emergency Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services, which will be available 24/7/365 for a base year and one optional year. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 621910, with a size standard of $22 million. Interested offerors must download solicitation documents and any amendments from the sam.gov website, as no telephone inquiries will be accepted. Contact for further information is provided for Natasha Leahy via email. This notice serves as a precursor to the official solicitation, expected to be released on or around January 14, 2025, and emphasizes the VA’s commitment to providing essential services for its beneficiaries.
    36C24625R0004.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically concerning the procurement of Special Mode Ambulance Services for the Hampton VA Medical Center and associated outpatient clinics. The notice is an initial invitation for market research to gather information from potential contractors capable of providing non-emergency ambulance transportation services, including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) capabilities, available 24/7. Key requirements for interested companies include submitting their name, Unique Entity ID, contact details, business size, and socio-economic classification. The applicable NAICS code is 621910, with a size standard of $22.5 million. Responses are to be sent by December 10, 2024, to the designated point of contact via email. This notice emphasizes that it is not a formal solicitation, indicating that the government holds no obligation to issue a contract based on the responses received. The purpose of this document aligns with common procedures in government contracting, illustrating an effort to identify and evaluate qualified vendors before potential solicitation processes commence.
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