V225--Non-Emergent ALS/CCT Ground Ambulance Services (VA Long Beach Health Care System)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking qualified vendors to provide non-emergent Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Critical Care Transport (CCT) ground ambulance services for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS). The contractor will be responsible for delivering comprehensive ambulance services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays, with the capacity to handle up to two simultaneous transports. Key contract requirements include providing all necessary vehicles, qualified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), paramedics, equipment, supplies, and reporting capabilities through the VetRide portal. Prospective contractors must meet stringent personnel qualifications, including state licensing, background checks, TB testing, and VA-mandated training. Responses to this Sources Sought announcement are due by January 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM Arizona time, with the VA evaluating potential vendors' technical expertise, functional area experience, and ability to compete for the acquisition.
This pre-solicitation notice indicates a potential Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 621910 with a size standard of $22.5 million. The contract will cover ambulance services for VALBHCS's main campus, six Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and affiliated healthcare facilities across multiple California counties, including Los Angeles, Ventura, Kern, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Riverside, San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Nevada. The contract period will span five years, from March 10, 2025 to March 9, 2030, with response time requirements of 30 minutes for urgent transports and 60 minutes for non-urgent add-on requests. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the VA will be conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses, with a particular focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone, and other small business categories. The agency anticipates proceeding with a formal solicitation after reviewing responses to this market research announcement.
36C26225Q0290 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22
12/20/24, 4:45 PM V225--Non-Emergent Ground Ambulance Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Critical Care Support (CCT) Services Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS)
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking non-emergent ground ambulance Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Critical Care Support (CCT) services for the Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS) Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center located in Long Beach, California. The procurement will be conducted through Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C26225Q0290, which is scheduled to be posted on Contract Opportunities on February 3, 2025. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 621910 for Ambulance Services and PSC code V225 for Transportation/Travel/Relocation services. The contract will be managed by the VA Network Contracting Office 22 in Tucson, Arizona, with Contract Specialist Katharine Robert serving as the primary point of contact. Specific evaluation criteria and detailed requirements will be outlined in the full solicitation document when it is released.
The contract opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, providing targeted procurement opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs. Responses to the RFQ will be due by January 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, offering potential contractors a defined window to prepare and submit their proposals. While specific award values are not explicitly detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement will cover ground ambulance services with ALS and CCT capabilities. The contract will be executed through the VA's Network Contracting Office, suggesting a potential multi-year or recurring service agreement. Interested vendors must carefully review the full solicitation when published to understand the complete scope of services, performance expectations, and qualification requirements for providing ambulance services to the VA healthcare system.
36C26225Q0290 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22
1/16/25, 3:03 PM V225--Non-Emergent ALS/CCT Ground Ambulance Services (VA Long Beach Health Care System)
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking a contractor to provide non-emergent Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Critical Care Transport (CCT) ground ambulance services for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The solicitation requires a contractor capable of providing 24/7 ambulance transportation services with qualified EMTs and paramedics who can perform advanced medical interventions. Technical evaluation criteria will include submission of a Quality Control Plan and successful completion of a vehicle inspection during a mandatory site visit scheduled for February 10, 2025. Potential vendors must submit their proposals electronically to katharine.robert@va.gov by February 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST, with all questions required to be submitted by February 11, 2025. The contractor must demonstrate the ability to respond within 30 minutes for urgent transports and maintain appropriate vehicle certifications and medical staffing qualifications.
This contract is designated as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 621910 with a size standard of $22.5 million. The contract structure includes a base period from March 11, 2025, through March 10, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods potentially extending through March 10, 2030. The minimum guaranteed amount is $10,000, with a maximum aggregate value of $7,500,000. The estimated annual service volume includes 198 one-way ALS trips and 130 CCT trips, with each trip including the first 40 miles. The place of performance is located in Loma Linda, California, with services required for VA facilities in Loma Linda, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Previous contract numbers referenced are 36C26223P2036 and 36C26223P2183, suggesting this is a recompete of existing ambulance service arrangements.
36C26225Q0290 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22
1/30/25, 1:46 PM V225--Emergent/Non-Emergent Ground Ambulance - ALS/CCT (VALBHCS)
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 awarded contract 36C26225D0075 to DI BIASSI, CORP. for Emergent/Non-Emergent Ground Ambulance services with Advanced Life Support/Critical Care Transport (ALS/CCT) capabilities. The contract, valued at $5,493,351.20, was set aside specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and was awarded on March 7, 2025. The ground ambulance services contract is located in the Tucson, Arizona area and will provide critical medical transportation services for veterans, with the contractor based in Redlands, California. The solicitation (36C26225Q0290) was managed by Contract Specialist Katharine Robert and will be archived 60 days after the award date.
36C26225Q0290 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22
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