V225--BLS/SCT Ambulance Services (VA-26-00046671)

The contract solicitates Basic Life Support, Specialty Care Transport, and Non-Emergency Ambulance Services for the Department of Veterans Affairs under a Firm Fixed Price structure, with a potential performance period extending through July 31, 2031, inclusive of four option years beginning August 1, 2026. The scope includes transportation services within a 15-mile radius for non-emergency patient transfers, additional mileage charges beyond that radius, and paid wait time after an initial 15-minute period, with quantities defined for each line item across the base and four option periods. While unit prices are not disclosed, the estimated total contract value is $22.5 million, based on the small business size standard under NAICS code 621910. The contract is subject to a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, where technical acceptability must be demonstrated first, followed by selection of the lowest-priced offer that meets all requirements. Performance is required within the United States, primarily serving VA facilities in New Jersey counties including Essex, Morris, Sussex, and Union, with inspection and acceptance occurring at pickup and delivery locations per a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that enforces strict standards for on-time performance, equipment compliance, personnel certification, patient safety reporting, and billing accuracy. All contractors must adhere to stringent security prohibitions banning the use of covered telecommunications equipment from sanctioned entities, TikTok and related apps, and prohibited foreign sources, with mandatory disclosure within 72 hours of any noncompliance. Payment is processed exclusively via Electronic Funds Transfer through the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment system, with no use of WAWF. The Contracting Officer’s Representative, Michelle Harsch, will oversee performance and invoice approval, while Joseph Cellino holds final contractual authority. Offers must comply with FAR 52.212-3 representations regarding small business, veteran-owned, and HUBZone status, and include valid UEI and CAGE codes. The contract includes clauses permitting option extensions contingent on compliance, reserves the Government’s right to inspect and reject services, and requires adherence to the Buy American Act, Fly American Act, and anti-kickback provisions. The solicitation is restricted to small business concerns as a total set-aside, with deviations applied to small business subcontracting limitations and utilization clauses. All proposals must be submitted electronically by June 15, 2026, to Michelle Harsch’s VA email, with no physical submissions accepted.