The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for an unrestricted solicitation for Maine Ambulance Service. The solicitation number is 36C24126Q0074, with a response date of November 25, 2025, at 17:00 Eastern Time. The NAICS code is 621910, and the place of performance is the State of Maine. The contracting office is located at VAMC Togus in Augusta, ME, and the point of contact is Contract Specialist Sterling R. Mathews (sterling.mathews@va.gov). The official solicitation is expected to be published in January 2026.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for unrestricted Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Specialty Care Transport (SCT) ambulance services for eligible Veteran beneficiaries within the VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus VA). The contractor will provide all necessary labor, materials, and supervision for a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year period of performance, with a minimum annual guarantee of $1,500.00 and an ordering ceiling of $5,500,000.00. Services include transport to and from Togus VA, VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Maine, and other medical centers in Massachusetts and Vermont. Key requirements include 24/7 service, specific response times for scheduled and unscheduled trips, patient welfare responsibilities, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. Contractors must provide certified personnel, maintain vehicle standards, comply with HIPAA, and implement a quality control program. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the VetRide Vendor Portal using the HCFA 1500 format. The solicitation also outlines personnel qualifications, training, insurance, and compliance with various federal acts and health standards.