Atlanta VA Medical Center Wheelchair Transportation Service
ID: 36C24725R0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: MOTOR PASSENGER (V212)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8bc5ec855b0d4c81b0c7bb92bbeea6d3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide Ground Wheelchair Transportation Services for the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center, with a focus on serving veterans in Georgia and neighboring states. The procurement aims to enhance transportation services tailored to the unique mobility needs of veterans, ensuring timely and safe transport while adhering to strict performance metrics and regulatory standards. This contract, set aside for small businesses, has an anticipated value of $30 million over a five-year period, with the contract period running from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029, and a potential extension to June 30, 2030. Interested parties should contact Thomas Nicholls at thomas.nicholls@va.gov or Chaz D. Bowling at Chaz.bowling@va.gov for further details and to obtain the necessary documents, including the mandatory signed amendment with RFP proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Thomas Nicholls
    thomas.nicholls@va.gov
    Name: Chaz D. Bowling
    70673301881125
    (615) 440-3018
    Chaz.bowling@va.gov
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    RFP-36C24725R0001.pdf
    The document outlines a federal solicitation for Ground Wheelchair Transportation Services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center. The RFP emphasizes service for veterans residing in Georgia and bordering states, with a contract period spanning from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029, potentially extending to June 30, 2030. It mandates that the contract is set aside for small businesses and includes specifications on service quality, operational latitude, and vehicle requirements. Key responsibilities include maintaining a quality control program, adherence to strict performance metrics, and compliance with multiple regulatory standards. The contractor must provide suitable vehicles equipped for transporting disabled veterans, ensure timely transport, manage patient requests, handle cancellations, and maintain effective communication via encrypted channels. The contractor is also tasked with upholding patient safety, welfare, and rights throughout the transportation process. This procurement signifies the VA's commitment to enhancing transportation services for veterans, focusing on their unique mobility needs while fostering service reliability and stringent regulatory compliance.
    RFP Amendment 1-36C24725R0001-9.6.pdf
    The document announces an amendment to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Ground Wheelchair Transportation Services to the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center. The amendment seeks to address queries from bidders, remove specific sections from the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and add new line items for wait times to the pricing schedule. The contract is designed as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type, with an anticipated contract value of $30 million over five years. Key modifications include the removal of requirements for emergency patient transport and medication provision during transport, focusing solely on non-emergency wheelchair transport. Moreover, the amendment clarifies billing procedures, including compensation for authorized waiting times at established rates. The contractor must ensure compliance with Quality Assurance standards and maintain effective communication systems, including encrypted correspondence with the VA. The overarching goal of this RFP is to secure reliable transportation services for veterans, emphasizing quality, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements, while remaining cost-effective and adaptable to the VA's dynamic transportation needs.
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