Update to PWS.docx

This is an update to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Solicitation 36C26326Q0548, regarding Urgent & Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport services for the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System located in Omaha, Nebraska. The update modifies the ordering periods and removes specific language from existing contract line items. The new ordering periods are established as: September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027; September 1, 2027 through August 31, 2028; September 1, 2028 through August 31, 2029; September 1, 2029 through August 31, 2030; and September 1, 2030 through August 31, 2031. Additionally, the phrase "(Base rate includes first 25 miles)" has been removed from CLINs 0001-0006, 1001-1006, 2001-2006, 3001-3006, and 4001-4006.

The underlying solicitation is conducted as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for commercial ambulance transport services. The NAICS code is 621910 with a size standard of $22.5 million. The procurement is unrestricted and anticipates one firm fixed-price contract award. Offerors must be registered in SAM at time of offer. The original quote deadline was April 23, 2026, but was extended to May 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time. Technical questions were due by April 16, 2026. Quotes must be submitted via email to amanda.patterson-elliott@VA.GOV. The contractor must maintain sufficient vehicles and personnel to accommodate up to four simultaneous transport requests, with typical weekday volumes ranging from 3-5 transports.