Birmingham Critical Care Transport
ID: 36C24726Q0142Type: Combined Synopsis/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

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/591273d2fe204d138a1fc03c843cfbeb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide Critical Care Transportation Services for the Birmingham VA Medical Center. The procurement requires the contractor to deliver accredited 24-hour air and ground critical care transport services, which must include specially equipped ambulances staffed with a physician, registered nurse, and respiratory therapist as necessary, while adhering to strict response times and regulatory compliance. This service is crucial for ensuring timely and effective medical transport for veterans in critical conditions, emphasizing the importance of qualified personnel and equipment. Interested parties can obtain further details from Thomas Nicholls at thomas.nicholls@va.gov, with the contract structured for a base year and four option years, as outlined in the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation document.

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    Thomas Nicholls
    thomas.nicholls@va.gov
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    S02-COMBINED SYNOPSIS-BIRM CCT-36C24726Q0142.pdf
    This government solicitation (36C24726Q0142) is a request for quotes for Critical Care Transportation Services for the Birmingham VA Medical Center. The contractor must provide accredited 24-hour air and ground critical care transport services, including specially equipped ambulances with a physician, registered nurse, and respiratory therapist as needed. Key requirements include specific response times (15-minutes for urgent/emergent calls), adherence to federal, state, and local transportation and medical regulations, and strict vehicle, equipment, and personnel qualifications. The contract has a base year with four option years. The document also outlines detailed procedures for ordering services, trip tickets, invoicing, insurance, driver conduct, communication, and stringent privacy and security requirements for handling VA information and IT systems, including background investigations for personnel.
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