Basic Life Support (BLS) Transportation Services - Harlingen and McAllen, Texas
ID: 36C25725R0041Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

NAICS

Ambulance Services (621910)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ff58c9ac31ef44a28257356be83cbcba/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulance Transportation Services in the Harlingen and McAllen areas of Texas, primarily aimed at serving veterans. The procurement seeks to identify qualified service providers capable of delivering non-emergency ambulance transport services, which include 24/7 availability, compliance with safety standards, and the transportation of patients along with their belongings. This initiative is crucial for ensuring quality healthcare logistics for over 38,667 veterans in the region, with potential set-asides based on socioeconomic classifications. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to the Sources Sought Notice by submitting the attached questionnaire to Contracting Officer Astrid McKinney at astrid.mckinney@va.gov, with responses due via email only.

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    Astrid McKinney
    (254) 654-9608
    astrid.mckinney@va.gov
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    36C25725R0041 Sources Sought Notice Harlingen and McAllen Texas.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice (36C25725R0041) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulance Transportation Services primarily in the Harlingen and McAllen areas of Texas, focusing on veterans. It serves as a market research tool, inviting responses from potential service providers to gauge interest and capability for providing non-emergency ambulance transport services. The notice outlines the service requirements, including 24/7 availability, adherence to relevant regulations, and the transportation of not only patients but also their belongings. Providers are encouraged to submit a questionnaire detailing their business status, fleet size, and capability to meet estimated demands. The document specifies the types of ambulance services needed and emphasizes safety standards, proper medical personnel qualifications, and vehicle compliance. The overall aim is to inform future decision-making regarding the acquisition of these services, particularly in identifying suitable contractors, potentially leading to set-asides based on socioeconomic classifications. This initiative highlights the government's continued commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to veterans through well-organized logistics and compliance with healthcare regulations.
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