V225--5-Year Memphis Ambulance Service
ID: 36C24925Q0045Type: Sources Sought
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/506babd95caa4017a70beafa6fac61c1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to establish a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for ambulance services at the Memphis VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to identify organizations capable of providing Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) services on a 24/7 basis, ensuring reliable emergency and non-emergency transportation for veterans. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and relevant documentation by October 30, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, Phon Phasavath, at Phon.phasavath@va.gov, as the government evaluates potential procurement strategies, including possible set-asides for small or veteran-owned businesses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Phon PhasavathContracting Officer
    (615) 225-3416
    Phon.phasavath@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24925Q0045.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs is intended to identify prospective contractors for a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for ambulance services at the Memphis VA Medical Center. The notice seeks to gather information from organizations capable of providing ambulance services, including Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT), on a 24/7 basis. Organizations interested in responding are required to provide details about their business classification, capabilities, and qualifications. The notice also outlines the scope of services, assurance of compliance with all relevant regulations, and operational performance standards. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically by October 30, 2024, outlining their ability to meet the requirements specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The government reserves the right to analyze responses for potential procurement strategies, potentially setting aside the contract for small or veteran-owned businesses. Submission guidelines emphasize the requirement for documentation supporting claims of capability and a commitment to maintaining patient welfare during transports. This notice reflects the VA's commitment to ensuring quality and accessible care for veterans through reliable emergency and non-emergency transportation services.
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