V--AFRH MEDICAL & RECREATIONAL TRANSPORTAT

The contract is a sole-source award to Battle Transportation, Inc., a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), for medical and recreational transportation services at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) and affiliated facilities including Walter Reed Medical Center-Bethesda, Washington Veterans Affairs Hospital, and Washington Hospital Center. The award is justified under 15 U.S.C. § 657f(c) and does not involve competitive procedures, relying instead on the contractor’s SDVOSB certification, prior performance history through CPARS, and alignment with established pricing structures. The period of performance spans three years with a base year running from May 23, 2026, to May 22, 2027, and two one-year option periods extending through May 22, 2029. The contract has a ceiling value of $900,000, with a base year estimated at $237,000 and option year amounts totaling $604,000. It is structured as a hybrid Firm Fixed Price and Time and Materials task order under NAICS code 485999, and all work is performed at destination points with title and risk of loss transferring to the Government upon delivery. The contractor must provide fully equipped, ADA- and DOT-compliant shuttle and bus services with vehicles no older than five years, each fitted with GPS tracking, onboard cameras, wheelchair lifts, and securement systems. Services include scheduled transportation, emergency vehicle replacement within 90 minutes, physical assistance for disabled residents, and maintenance of detailed operational logs. All personnel must hold a Commercial Driver’s License, pass Public Trust (SF-85P) background checks with no felony convictions, complete tuberculosis testing, obtain wheelchair restraint certification, and comply with HIPAA regulations regarding protected health information. Key personnel are required to be permanent and non-rotating, with any changes requiring immediate notification to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and replacement of removed staff within five days. The contractor is responsible for all maintenance, safety, and operational standards, with non-compliance subject to financial disincentives, including a $1,800 fee for delayed vehicle replacement. Invoicing is mandatory through the Treasury’s Integrated Payment Processing (IPP) system, and all submissions must include itemized details including CLINs, delivery dates, and pricing. The contract incorporates several FAR clauses, including deviations for System for Award Management registration and maintenance, commercial services