V212--Special Mode Transportation Edward Hines VA Hospital Jr

The Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital is seeking to secure continuous, 24/7 special mode transportation services, including wheelchair van and sedan transportation, for eligible veterans. These services will cover transport from veterans’ residences, as well as from Midway or O’Hare airports and Amtrak Union Station, to designated VA facilities and return trips, or between VA and non-VA medical facilities when care is funded by the VA. The hospital anticipates requiring approximately 58,000 combined trips annually under the contract. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 485991, which pertains to special needs transportation, with a small business size standard of $19 million in annual revenue. Interested providers are invited to submit detailed capability statements by June 5, 2026, including critical information such as organizational details, SAM Unique Entity ID, business size, relevant experience in medical transportation, current contracts, quality control measures, fleet composition specifying the number and type of wheelchair vans (rear- or side-loaded), and staffing levels. This is a sources sought notice intended solely for market research to gauge vendor availability and capability, not a solicitation for bids or proposals. Responses may influence whether the subsequent contract is set aside for small businesses or opened to full competition. The contracting officer managing this effort is Erika Cannaday, based out of the Department of Veterans Affairs office in Milwaukee, WI.