Ambulance Services Lexington VA Healthcare System
ID: 36C24924Q0415Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

NAICS

Ambulance Services (621910)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1b0d4668e7644fb9a2fd0c4c12f79762/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide ground ambulance services for the Lexington VA Healthcare System and its affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The procurement involves a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for both non-emergency and emergency medical transportation services, including stretcher transports, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) on a 24/7 basis, with a contract duration from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029. This initiative is crucial for ensuring high-quality transportation services for veterans, adhering to strict federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining high standards of patient care and operational efficiency. Interested parties should contact Shawn Hendricks at shawn.hendricks@va.gov for further details regarding the solicitation document 36C24924Q0415.

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    Shawn Hendricks
    shawn.hendricks@va.gov
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    S02 - Solicitation 36C24924Q0415 Ambulance Services - Lexington VA Healthcare System.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for ground ambulance services for the Lexington VA Healthcare System and its affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The contract encompasses a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) lasting from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029, with provisions for price adjustments. Key requirements include providing non-emergency and emergency medical transportation services, such as stretcher transports, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) on a 24/7 basis. The contractor must ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while employing qualified personnel. The RFQ specifies response times, cancellation policies, patient welfare responsibilities, and invoicing processes. It also includes performance standards to evaluate service quality, maintaining high standards of patient care, vehicle maintenance, and incident reporting. Contractors are required to utilize VA-approved transportation software for efficient operations. The document underscores the VA's commitment to providing high-quality transportation for veterans while adhering to rigorous standards and regulations.
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