D.6 Statement of Start Date Confirmation.docx

This is a Statement of Start Date Confirmation memorandum for a non-emergency patient transportation contract. The document serves as a template for contractors to confirm their operational readiness and start date for performance under RFQ 36C25026Q2655, a follow-on contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VISN 10) for services at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center. The government has established a contract start date of February 1st, 2027, and contractors must confirm their ability to be 100% operational and perform all required services on this date. The form allows contractors to request additional days beyond contract award for a ramp-up period if needed, with space to specify an alternative estimated operational date. The memorandum requires the signature, printed name, title, date, and company information from an authorized company representative.

The underlying solicitation (36C25026Q2655) is an RFQ for non-emergency medical transportation services issued under simplified acquisition procedures (FAR 12) and is set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). The procurement uses NAICS code 485991 (Special Needs Transportation) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million and is classified under FSC/PSC V226 for transportation/taxicab services. The Network Contracting Office (NCO 10) is conducting this procurement in accordance with Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.