Columbia VAMC RFP Sources Sought
ID: 36C24725Q0263-1Type: Sources Sought
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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: MOTOR PASSENGER (V212)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Wheelchair Transportation Services at the Columbia VA Medical Center in South Carolina. The procurement aims to identify vendors capable of delivering various non-emergency ambulance transportation services, including Stretcher Transports, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) services, available 24/7. This initiative is crucial for enhancing transportation services for veterans while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as maintaining high-quality service standards. Interested vendors must submit their company details, business size under NAICS code 485991, and pricing information to Thomas Nicholls at Thomas.Nicholls@va.gov as part of the Sources Sought notice.

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    Thomas Nicholls
    Thomas.Nicholls@va.gov
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    The Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines a market research initiative to identify qualified vendors for providing Wheelchair Transportation Services at the Columbia VA Medical Center. The notice specifies that the goal is to find vendors capable of offering various non-emergency ambulance transportation services, including Stretcher Transports, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) services, available 24/7. Interested vendors must submit specific information, including their company details, business size under NAICS code 485991, and pricing. Key requirements include adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, the provision of qualified personnel, and compliance with a Quality Control Plan to maintain service quality. The notice emphasizes the importance of confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, alongside the necessity for contractors to undergo background checks. Additionally, the notice details the procedures for patient transport, including use of the VetRide Vendor Portal for handling transport requests and invoicing. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to improving transportation services for veterans while ensuring compliance and quality standards in service delivery.
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