Columbia VAMC Wheelchair Transportation Services
ID: 36C24725q0263Type: Sources Sought
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: AMBULANCE (V225)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e6573a7ee9b44b7ca00f3306638815c4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide wheelchair transportation services for the Columbia VA Medical Center in South Carolina. This procurement aims to establish a non-personal services contract that ensures the safe and dignified transport of Veterans, adhering to local, state, and federal regulations, with a focus on quality control and assurance. The contract will be structured as an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) award over a five-year period, with interested parties required to submit their qualifications, including company information and pricing, by January 10, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Thomas Nicholls at thomas.nicholls@va.gov.

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    Thomas Nicholls
    thomas.nicholls@va.gov
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    36C24725Q0263 LineItems.xlsx
    The document outlines a Request for Information (RFI) specific to acquiring non-emergent wheelchair van services in various regions of South Carolina, including Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg. The primary intent is to evaluate potential service providers and gather insights about the capabilities available in the market for transporting individuals in need of wheelchair access. The request includes detailed descriptions of service areas, stipulations for wait times, and outlines pricing structures. Services mentioned span both within city limits and up to a 25-mile radius, indicating a need for comprehensive coverage in the Midlands. Additionally, the document specifies a potential contract period from September 2025, with options to extend, reflecting government interest in establishing a long-term transportation solution. The inclusion of complicating factors such as wait time charges further emphasizes the need for providers to operate efficiently and effectively. Overall, this RFI illustrates the government's commitment to supporting accessibility through appropriate transportation services, while also seeking to foster a transparent procurement process in line with RFP and grant guidelines.
    Columbia WC Sources Sought.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for a non-personal services contract to provide wheelchair transportation services for the Columbia VA Medical Center in South Carolina. This Sources Sought announcement aims to identify qualified vendors capable of fulfilling the requirements associated with transportation of Veterans under NAICS code 485991. Interested parties must submit their qualifications, including company information, size, general pricing, and performance capabilities, by January 10, 2025. The successful contractor will be responsible for all personnel, vehicles, and supplies necessary to provide wheelchair transport within specified performance standards, adhering to local, state, and federal regulations. The contract will be structured as an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) award, over a five-year period with additional ordering periods. Quality control and assurance measures will be mandated, ensuring high standards of service delivery. The contractor must maintain open communication, employ certified personnel, and utilize vehicles meeting safety and accessibility requirements for transporting Veteran beneficiaries with care and dignity. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to enhancing transport services for Veteran patients, facilitating access to medical care across its facilities.
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