V212--Bedford VA Medical Center Special Mode/ Wheelchair Van Transportation
ID: 36C24126Q0128Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: MOTOR PASSENGER (V212)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/57b9332157f84e9989d5fb250bcdea7c/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 1, New England, is seeking qualified organizations to provide Special Mode/Wheelchair Van Transportation Services for Veteran Beneficiaries at the Bedford VA Medical Center in Bedford, Massachusetts. The procurement aims to identify capable parties to support an estimated requirement of approximately 1,000 one-way trips per month, contributing to the transportation needs of veterans in the area. This sources sought notice is part of market research to determine the acquisition method, which may include set-asides for small businesses or full and open competition. Interested parties are invited to submit their organizational details and tailored capability statements by January 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, to sebastian.freeze@va.gov and david.roy@va.gov.

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    Sebastian FreezeContract Specialist
    sebastian.freeze@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 1, New England, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (36C24126Q0128) to identify interested and capable parties for providing Special Mode/Wheelchair Van Transportation Services for Veteran Beneficiaries at the Bedford VA Medical Center in Bedford, MA. The estimated need is approximately 1,000 one-way trips per month. This is not a solicitation but a request for information to determine the acquisition method, potentially including set-asides for small businesses or full and open competition. Organizations capable of providing these services are invited to submit their organizational details and tailored capability statements by January 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, to sebastian.freeze@va.gov and david.roy@va.gov. The government will evaluate submissions based on scope, resources, project management, and performance-based service acquisition. The NAICS code for this requirement is 485991 (Special Needs Transportation).
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