NIGP 90571: Spacecraft Cargo Transport Services

NIGP 90571 Spacecraft Cargo Transport Services, an Item code, is being solicited by state and local governments to provide emergency medical and behavioral health patient transportation operations, not aerospace cargo services. The City of Madison Police Department posted a Request for Proposals on January 29, 2026, for 24/7 emergency transport services moving individuals requiring emergency detention or mental health commitments from Madison-area hospitals and the Dane County Jail to Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The scope includes occasional return transports and comprehensive record-keeping of all movements. Contractors must demonstrate experience managing behavioral health patient transportation, maintain round-the-clock availability with a two-hour response capability, and handle full liability for patients once transferred from Police Department custody. The contract structure requires a fixed monthly flat-rate retainer fee covering unlimited transports, with separate pricing for stand-by fees in 30-minute increments and cancellation fees. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability at $1,000,000, automobile liability at $1,000,000, environmental impairment liability at $2,000,000, and umbrella liability at $2,000,000.

The City of Madison is the primary identified buyer; the 2025 baseline shows 137 completed transports under prior third-party provider arrangements. The procurement is open to all qualified organizations without vendor set-asides beyond standard affirmative action compliance for contractors with 15 or more employees and annual aggregate business of $50,000 or more. Evaluation weighs technical merit at 65 points, cost proposal at 30 points, and local vendor preference at 5 points. The City budgeted $150,000 for the contract period running April 1 through December 31, 2026, or until the budget depletes, whichever occurs first, with potential for extension by mutual agreement following annual review; the final award value may be reduced due to existing service usage through March 2026. The question deadline is February 13, 2026, with answers posted February 20, 2026, and proposals due February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The activity is concentrated in Wisconsin.