V999--Sources Sought
ID: 36C24826Q0203Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cb8a49ca9318485ba81088eb8718176d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking contractors to provide special needs transportation services for eligible Veteran beneficiaries residing in central Florida. The procurement aims to ensure 24/7 transportation to various destinations, including VA and non-VA medical facilities, Veteran domiciles, and other locations as directed by the VA. This service is crucial for facilitating access to healthcare for Veterans, particularly those with special needs, and will cover primary facilities such as the Orlando VA Medical Center, William V. Chappelle, Jr. Community Based Outpatient Clinic, and Viera VA Health Care Center. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought Notice (36C24826Q0203) by January 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, and can contact Contracting Officer Kurt J. Kramer at Kurt.Kramer@va.gov or 407-840-9048 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kurt J KramerContracting Officer
    (407) 840-9048
    Kurt.Kramer@va.gov
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    36C24826Q0203.docx
    The Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C24826Q0203) for short-term special needs transportation services. The VA is seeking contractors to provide 24/7 transportation for eligible Veteran beneficiaries residing in central Florida. Services will include transport to VA and non-VA medical facilities, Veteran domiciles, and other locations as directed by the VA. Primary VA facilities covered include the Orlando VA Medical Center (VAMC), William V. Chappelle, Jr. Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), and Viera VA Health Care Center (VAHCC). The response deadline for this notice is January 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
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