V225--IDIQ - Ground Ambulance Service - Iowa City VA Health Care System
ID: 36C26325Q0215Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Ambulance Services (621910)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/90d0e207497c46728cdcbcb2c15bc5d7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Ground Ambulance Services for the VA Health Care System in Iowa City, Iowa, through a five-year firm-fixed-price contract. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 36C26325Q0215, requires offerors to submit detailed quotes and supporting documentation that demonstrate compliance with the service requirements outlined in the Request for Quote (RFQ). This service is critical for ensuring timely and efficient medical transportation for veterans, adhering to federal procurement guidelines under NAICS Code 621910. Interested parties must submit their quotes via email to Contract Specialist Dennis Salmonsen by January 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, as phone inquiries will not be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dennis W SalmonsenContracting Officer
    Dennis.Salmonsen@va.gov
    Files
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    36C26325Q0215_1.docx
    The Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) plans to release a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a five-year contract providing Ground Ambulance Services for the VA Health Care System located in Iowa City, Iowa. The solicitation number is 36C26325Q0215, with a response deadline set for January 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time. This firm-fixed-price contract adheres to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Simplified Acquisition Procedures under NAICS Code 621910. Offerors must include detailed quotes and supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with the service requirements outlined in the RFQ. Communication will be limited to email; phone inquiries are not accepted, and quotes should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Dennis Salmonsen, at his email address. The information is critical for potential vendors aiming to meet the specific needs of the VA Health Care System in Iowa City while following federal procurement guidelines.
    36C26325Q0215.docx
    This Federal Request for Quote (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) calls for contracted non-emergency ground ambulance services for the Iowa City VA Medical Center and its affiliated clinics. The contractor is required to provide a range of ambulance services, including Stretcher Transport, Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Critical Care Transport, available 24/7. The contract spans multiple ordering periods from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2030, with a guaranteed minimum amount of $2,500. The contractor must adhere to strict qualifications for personnel, ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, and maintain high-quality service standards as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key operational considerations include timely arrival for scheduled transport, strict hygiene practices especially concerning COVID-19 precautions, and proper documentation for invoicing via the VetRide platform. The contractor is responsible for ensuring the welfare of patients during transport and must handle incident reporting as stipulated. This RFP represents the VA's commitment to providing essential medical transportation services for veterans, ensuring that required standards and safety practices are upheld throughout the contract's duration.
    P07 - Service Contract Act WD - 2015-4983 - Johnson County.pdf
    The document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Service Contract Act, which stipulates minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for contractors working on federal service contracts. It is applicable to contracts executed on or after January 30, 2022, which must meet the minimum wage requirement of $17.20 per hour as outlined in Executive Order 14026. Additionally, contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, without renewal must adhere to a minimum wage of $12.90 per hour. The determination provides detailed wage rates for various occupational titles relevant to Iowa counties, specifying salaries for numerous job classifications in sectors including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, health occupations, and mechanics, among others. Each occupation's wage is listed alongside corresponding fringe benefits, such as health and welfare provisions, paid vacation, and holiday entitlements. The document also emphasizes compliance with additional labor regulations like the provision of paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706 and provides guidance for contractors on addressing unlisted classifications through a conformance process. Overall, this wage determination aims to enforce fair labor standards for workers on federally contracted services, highlighting the government's commitment to worker protections and fair compensation.
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