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V225--CTX ALS BLS CCT Transportation
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This sources sought notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, seeks market research information for future procurement of Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Critical Care Transport services across the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Center catchment area. The requirement calls for 24/7/365 ground ambulance services to support an estimated 4,692 patient trips annually, with vendors expected to provide stretcher transports and Tier I–III critical care capabilities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The government is evaluating vendor capabilities to determine the appropriate procurement strategy, including potential set-asides for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, 8(a), HUBZone, or woman-owned entities. Respondents must be registered in SAM, provide their NAICS code (621910), confirm business size, and disclose socioeconomic status. A detailed response must include the business name, address, point of contact information, SAM UEID, expiration date if registered, fleet size, ability to expand capacity to cover the entire catchment area, past performance in patient transport within the last five years, and any existing GSA or VA Federal Supply Schedule contract details. Estimated pricing per mile, base rate, and mileage is requested but not mandatory and will inform pricing strategy for the upcoming solicitation. Vendors must also provide the estimated percentage of subcontracting to ensure compliance with FAR 52.219-14, noting that 1099 workers are considered subcontractors. The contractor will be required to operate under a one-year ordering period with a 24/7 availability mandate, utilize the VetRide Vendor Portal or VA-approved transportation software, and meet strict performance standards including 97% on-time pickup compliance, 95% vehicle cleanliness compliance, and 100% compliance for personnel qualifications and sanitation procedures in alignment with OSHA bloodborne pathogens protocols. All personnel must pass a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries background investigation and sign confidentiality agreements to comply with HIPAA and Privacy Act requirements, and vendors must carry sufficient insurance, including worker’s compensation, public liability, vehicle coverage, and indemnification per VAAR 852.237-7. Invoicing will follow a monthly format with detailed line items broken down by service type and mileage, including wait time billed in 15-minute increments with specific rounding rules, and no patient data may appear on invoices. Contract administration will be overseen by a Contract
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Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple, TX, 76504-7445, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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This is a Sources Sought Notice Only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This market research notice is being conducted by Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302, San Antonio, TX 78240. The requirement is for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Critical Care Transport (CCT) Services in support of the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Center (CTVHCS) Catchment Area of Operations. See Attachment 1 - DRAFT PWS, paragraph 2, for additional details for the catchment area. If this is a Service your business can provide, please respond to this Sources Sought Notice by 15:00 Central Standard Time on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The intent of this notice is to establish sources to define the procurement strategy (e.g., set- aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that VA intends to post soon. Interested Contractors are requested to respond in accordance with the following: If you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, include the contract details in your response. Please note that VA is particularly interested in determining the availability of Small Business that can provide this service. Vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing with their responses, but it is not mandatory. If known, submit estimated market research pricing with your response (i.e. breakdown per mile, base rate mileage, etc.) The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the future solicitation. Responses shall include: Business Name Business Address Point of Contact Name Phone Number E-mail Address SAM UID Number Currently registered in SAM (Yes or No). If Yes, provide expiration date. NAICS code Business Size: Small or Large Type of Business: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned (WOSB), etc. Past performance: Vendors shall disclose whether they have performed Patient Transport Services within the past five (5) years. Please include a brief description of the work performed, contract numbers (if applicable), performance locations, and whether the services included ALS, BLS, CCT, or other related medical transport capabilities. GSA or VA FSS Contract Number, if applicable Current fleet size Will you be able to acquire additional vehicles if needed to cover entire catchment area and meet the needs of the requirements? If not the entire catchment area, specify which areas you may be able to cover? The contractor shall provide all Emergent, Non-Emergent Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support, and Critical Care Transport (CCT), Tier 1, 2, and 3 ambulance services on as-needed basis in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Estimated patient trips per year are 4,692. Technical capability responses shall include the estimated percentage of subcontracting to address the applicability of FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting for this service requirement. Please note that 1099 employees are considered subcontractors. All businesses eligible to provide this service are encouraged to reply as this information may be used to determine potential set-asides for the above-noted requirement. Send responses to both the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer. CS: Erika N. Taylor at Erika.Taylor@va.gov CO: Astrid McKinney at Astrid.McKinney@va.gov Responses in the email subject line shall state: 36C25726R0101_01, Sources Sought Notice DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.
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