V225--BLS/SCT Ambulance Services (VA-26-00046671)
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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.
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Page 1 of 3 Page 1 of 1 Page 1 of 1 Page 1 of The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office (NCO 2), Buffalo, New York intends to solicit quotes from contractors to provide BLS, SCT and CCT Ambulance Transport Services at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System, East Orange and Lyons Campuses, 735 Tremont Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 under a single-award firm-fixed price contract.
The VA anticipates issuing an RFP for this requirement on or about May 18, 2026, to be posted to Contract Opportunities at www.SAM.gov. This procurement will be solicited in accordance with FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation. Interested contractors will be responsible for downloading copies of the solicitation (and any subsequent amendments) from that website, and no hard copies will be made available. The solicitation will provide instructions to contractors about the proposal submission process.
In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, perspective contractors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission of proposals. Contractors may obtain SAM information at https://www.sam.gov.
NAICS Code is 621910 Ambulance Services with a Small Business Size Standard of $22.5 Million. The Product Service Code is V225 Transportation-Travel: Ambulance. The solicitation will be issued as a 100% set-aside for Small Business. All responsible sources may submit proposals to be considered by the Agency.
General Description: Contractor shall provide all required labor, material, equipment and supervision of contractor personnel for Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Specialty Care Transport (SCT) Ambulance Services. The contractor shall conform to all regulations of Federal, State and local governing in the performance of ambulance transport services including the Federal Department of Transportation Regulations at 49 CFR Part 391.11-391.13. The contractor shall furnish ambulance transport services 24 hours, 7 days per week, 365 days per year for eligible Veteran beneficiaries under 38 USC Section 111A of the Department of Veterans Affairs, New Jersey Healthcare System. Period of performance 8/1/2026-7/31/2031 with the provision of four (4) option years.
Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to the Contract Specialist using the email link provided below. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email requests or questions to Michelle Harsch at the following e-mail address: contact@example.gov and ensure that the subject line includes RFP 36C24226R0087.
Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO2), 3495 Bailey Ave., Building 3, 2nd Floor, Buffalo, NY 14215.
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