Charter Medical Flights Services
ID: 36C25625Q0400Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

PSC

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a470bbc6897f4f30a936ba9b2aed15a1/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified small businesses to provide charter medical flight services for organ transportation to and from the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The contract requires 24/7 availability, a response time of 90 minutes upon notification, and compliance with FAA regulations, emphasizing the critical nature of timely organ transport for transplant operations. The contract will commence on March 1, 2025, with a base period ending on September 30, 2025, and includes four optional one-year extensions. Interested vendors can contact Contract Specialist Kolbi Barton at kolbi.barton@va.gov or by phone at 713-791-1414 for further details.

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    Kolbi BartonContract Specialist
    kolbi.barton@va.gov
    (713) 791-1414
    kolbi.barton@va.gov
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    S02 - Combined Synopsis Solicitation RFQ 36C25625Q0400 - Charter Medical Flights.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a combined solicitation for the provision of chartered flight services necessary for organ transportation to and from the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The RFQ (Request for Quotation) is set aside for small businesses within the NAICS code 481211, focusing on non-scheduled chartered passenger air transportation. The contract will commence on March 1, 2025, with a base period concluding on September 30, 2025, followed by four optional one-year extensions. Key requirements include 24/7 availability, the ability to respond within 90 minutes of notification, and compliance with FAA regulations. Contractors must ensure all equipment is well-maintained, and they must manage all associated logistics, including labor and materials. The offer will be evaluated based on technical ability, price, and past performance. This solicitation emphasizes the VA's commitment to securing timely organ transport services crucial for transplant operations, highlighting the importance of using qualified vendors who adhere to regulatory standards.
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