V212--36C250-26-AP-0790 - 36C25026P0538 - TRANSPORTATION SERVICE - BEACHWOOD TRANSPORTATION - 5/1/2026 to 4/30/2027 - BASE YEAR - 541D60003

The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to issue a solicitation for non-emergency transportation services to support the VA RR&D Cleveland FES Center and associated healthcare clinics. This service will primarily involve transporting research participants to and from medical appointments at facilities including the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, MetroHealth Medical Center's Old Brooklyn Health Center, Cleveland Clinic, and University Hospitals. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 485991, Special Needs Transportation, with the solicitation expected to be released around January 27, 2026. The anticipated contract duration is from March 15, 2026, through February 14, 2027, with three optional one-year extensions. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary vehicles, personnel, management, supplies, and equipment to deliver safe, reliable transportation services in compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations. Drivers must be appropriately licensed and certified, and the contractor is accountable for the safety and welfare of patients and VA property, including replacement costs for any damaged or lost mobility devices or personal belongings. Transportation requests and related changes will be managed exclusively by authorized VA personnel, following procedures outlined in the Performance Work Statement. Prospective offerors are required to monitor the Contract Opportunities website and maintain proper registration in SAM to participate in the forthcoming solicitation process.