V226--Special Mode Transportation (Wheelchair) New Contract FY25 VA Portland, OR Healthcare System
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is seeking wheelchair transportation services for the VA Portland Healthcare System through a pre-solicitation notice. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) fixed-price agreement with a five-year performance period, classified under NAICS code 485991 for Special Needs Transportation Services. Interested contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and possess the applicable NAICS code credentials. The solicitation, numbered 36C26025Q0150, is scheduled for release on January 7, 2025, with responses due by January 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the VA will accept quotes from capable and responsible sources, with Contract Specialist Andrew O'Neal serving as the primary point of contact.
The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualifying vendors. The contract will cover wheelchair transportation services at the VA Portland Healthcare System, located at 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road in Portland, Oregon. While precise award values are not specified, the NAICS size standard is set at $22.5 million, which provides a general scale for potential contract magnitude. The solicitation suggests the VA anticipates procuring approximately 648 wheelchair transportation services, though exact quantities and detailed service requirements will be clarified in the full solicitation document. Contractors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the complete solicitation when it becomes available on beta.sam.gov to understand the full scope of requirements and expectations.
36C26025Q0150 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20
1/4/25, 8:49 PM V226--Special Mode Transportation (Wheelchair) New Contract FY25 Cancellation
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) Network Contracting Office 20 was seeking wheelchair van transportation services for veterans within a 26-county catchment area across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The contract would have been a single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for a 5-year period from February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2030. Contractors were required to provide 24/7/365 wheelchair van services, including vehicles, personnel, equipment, and supplies, with a 30-minute response time within 15 miles of the Portland VA facility. The solicitation required contractors to handle both scheduled and unscheduled trips, with specific mileage and waiting time charges. Potential contractors needed to maintain proper licensing, insurance, and comply with HIPAA regulations, with questions due by January 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM PST.
The original solicitation was designated for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 485991 with a $19 million size standard. The contract had a minimum guaranteed amount of $28,000 and a maximum potential value of $6,999,999. Annual estimated service quantities included 14,000-14,800 trips within 15 miles and 4,500-4,900 trips beyond 15 miles. Contractors were expected to provide vehicles equipped with hydraulic lifts or ramps, two-way communication, first aid kits, and properly trained drivers qualified in oxygen administration, CPR, and wheelchair stabilization. The place of performance was Portland, OR 97239. However, subsequent documentation indicates the solicitation was ultimately canceled, with the government intending to post a new solicitation for these services at a future date.
36C26025Q0150 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20
1/16/25, 3:59 PM V226--Special Mode Transportation (Wheelchair) New Contract FY25
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 20, is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors for wheelchair transportation services at the VA Portland Healthcare System. The pre-solicitation notice seeks providers capable of delivering comprehensive transportation solutions, including wheelchair transports, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) services across a 27-county catchment area in SW Washington and NW Oregon. Potential contractors must submit a detailed response by December 13, 2024, at 16:00 PST, including company information, business size classification, and a three-page capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the service requirements. The evaluation will focus on contractors' resources, personnel, experience, and capacity to provide 24/7 transportation services with specific operational capabilities. Interested firms are required to provide comprehensive business details, including DUNS number, business size, federal supply schedule information, and contact specifics.
The pre-solicitation does not indicate a specific set-aside for small businesses, though it allows contractors to self-identify under various socioeconomic categories such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, or Women-Owned Small Business. The contract is structured with a 51-month performance period, consisting of a 3-month base period and a 48-month option period, with a maximum potential value of $6,999,999. The minimum guaranteed value for the initial period is $500, suggesting flexibility in contract scope and potential growth. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to provide vehicles with wheelchair lifts or ramps, maintain a 30-minute maximum response time within 15 miles of Portland VA, and achieve a 90% compliance rate for pickups and deliveries. Key operational requirements include employing drivers with valid licenses, CPR certification, and first aid training, as well as maintaining proper patient restraint systems and following HIPAA privacy guidelines.
36C26025Q0100 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20
12/4/24, 2:10 PM