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This document is a Solicitation for commercial ground ambulance services, including both Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS), for the El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ELPVAHCS). The solicitation is for a single award, firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a guaranteed minimum of $250.00 and a maximum of $1,100,000.00. The period of performance is for five years with five separately priced ordering periods. The services are required 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, within the specified catchment area. Key requirements include the contractor providing qualified personnel, properly maintained vehicles, and HIPAA-compliant operations. Responses are due by August 2, 2024. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 621910 with a small business size standard of $22.5 million.
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PAGE 1 OF 1. REQUISITION NO.
2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE
a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL
TIME
9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:
SMALL BUSINESS
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
EDWOSB
8(A)
NAICS:
SIZE STANDARD:
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-
TION UNLESS BLOCK IS
MARKED
SEE SCHEDULE
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
RFQ IFB RFP
15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE
17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE
TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:
PHONE: FAX:
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED
SEE ADDENDUM
19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)
27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
STANDARD FORM 1449
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
36C25724Q0815 07-19-2024
Angela Kyte 210.740.2564 08-02-2024
11:00 CDT
36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17
5441 Babcock Road Ste 302 San Antonio TX 78240
X
621910
$22.5 Million
N/A
X
36C756
Department of Veterans Affairs El Paso VA Health Care System
5001 N. Piedras St El Paso TX 79912
36C257
Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17
5441 Babcock Road Ste 302 San Antonio TX 78240
This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at:
http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.
(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5540
See CONTINUATION Page
This solicitation shall be utilized to establish a single award contract for Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ground Ambulance Services for the El Paso Veteran Affairs Health Care System (ELPVAHCS) as outlined within the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Refer to instructions to Offerors and Evaluation factors on pages 54 through 57 for additional details.
This acquisition is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Part 12 and 13.
Please submit all questions to angela.kyte@va.gov and shawn.reinhart@va.gov by July 26, 2024 @12:00PM CT.
Please submit all documentation VIA email to angela.kyte@va.gov, shawn.reinhart@va.gov and rafael.rodriguez2@va.gov by the designated date and time stated in this solicitation.
See CONTINUATION Page
X X x 1
Mr. Shawn R. Reinhart Contracting Officer
36C25724Q0815
Table of Contents
SECTION A
A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO
IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION) (JAN 2024)
C.3 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)
C.4 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)
C.5 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)
C.6 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)
C.7 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
C.8 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC
2022)
C.9 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)
C.10 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF
CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)
C.11 VAAR 852.211-76 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES – REIMBURSEMENT FOR
DATA BREACH COSTS (FEB 2023) ALTERNATE I (FEB 2023)
C.12 VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND
VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (JAN 2023)
(DEVIATION)
C.13 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019) . 50
C.14 VAAR 852.219-70 VA SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2022)
C.15 VAAR 852.228-71 INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE (MAR 2018)
C.16 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS
(NOV 2018)
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
E.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL
SERVICES (NOV 2021)
E.3 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—
COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)
E.4 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR
EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)
E.5 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT
2018)
E.6 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)
E.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)
E.8 VAAR 852.215-72 NOTICE OF INTENT TO RE-SOLICIT (OCT 2019)
E.9 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:
a. CONTRACTOR:
b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C257 Shawn R. Reinhart Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 5441 Babcock Road Ste 302 San Antonio TX 78240
2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:
[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award
Management
3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:
a. Quarterly []
b. Semi-Annually []
c. Other [X] Monthly
4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
AMENDMENT NO DATE
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
This is a Single Award, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. The guaranteed minimum award amount for this contract is $250.00. The maximum aggregate value of orders that can be placed under this contract is $1,100,000.00.
The Government does not guarantee that it will place any orders under this contract in excess of the guaranteed minimum award amount.
Ordering Period:
POP Begin: Date of Award for a period of 12 months with each ordering period of 12 months.
(Although the LINS have a period of performance beginning and end date, it will change based on date of award)
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF
SUPPLIES/SERVICE
S QUANTITY UNIT
UNIT
PRICE AMOUNT
24.00 EA _________ _______________
Advanced Life Support, Emergency Transport, Level 1 (ALS 1)
(base rate) One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 08-01-2024 POP End: 07-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V999 -
Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Other: Other
1,500.00 EA _________ ________________
Basic Life Support, Non-Emergency Transport, (base rate) One-
Way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-01-2024 POP End: 07-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
3,400.00 MI _________ _______________
Advanced Life Support (ALS), Mileage
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 08-01-2024 POP End: 07-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF
SUPPLIES/SERVICE
S QUANTITY UNIT
UNIT
Basic Life Support (BLS), Mileage
Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 08-01-2024 POP End: 07-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
60.00 EA _________ _______________
Waiting Time (more than 30 minutes shall be paid in 30-minute increments) ANY WAIT TIME MUST BE AUTHORIZED IN
ADVANCE).
15-minute Increments (60 Maximum)
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 08-01-2024 POP End: 07-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
(base rate). One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Ordering Period 2
POP Begin: 08-01-2025 POP End: 07-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
1,500.00 EA _________ _______________
Way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 08-01-2025
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF
SUPPLIES/SERVICE
S QUANTITY UNIT
UNIT
PRICE AMOUNT
POP End: 07-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V999 -
POP Begin: 08-01-2024 POP End: 07-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
POP Begin: 08-01-2025 POP End: 07-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
60.00 EA _________ _______________
increments) ANY WAIT TIME MUST BE AUTHORIZED IN
ADVANCE).
15-minute Increments (60 Maximum)
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 08-01-2025 POP End: 07-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
(base rate). One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF
SUPPLIES/SERVICE
S QUANTITY UNIT
UNIT
Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V999 -
1,500.00 EA _________ _______________
Way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
3,400.00 MI _________ ______________
POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
60.00 EA _________ ______________
increments) ANY WAIT TIME MUST BE AUTHORIZED IN
ADVANCE).
15-minute Increments (60 Maximum)
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF
SUPPLIES/SERVICE
S QUANTITY UNIT
UNIT
PRICE AMOUNT
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V999 -
24.00 EA _________ ______________
(base rate). One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 08-01-2027 POP End: 07-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
1,500.00 EA _________ _____________
Way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 08-01-2027 POP End: 07-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 08-01-2027 POP End: 07-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
3,400.00 MI _________ _____________
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF
SUPPLIES/SERVICE
S QUANTITY UNIT
UNIT
Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 08-01-2027 POP End: 07-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V999 -
60.00 EA _________ _____________
increments) ANY WAIT TIME MUST BE AUTHORIZED IN
ADVANCE).
15-minute Increments (60 Maximum)
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 08-01-2027 POP End: 07-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
24.00 EA _________ _____________
(base rate). One-way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue.
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 08-01-2028 POP End: 07-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
1,500.00 EA _________ _____________
Way trip is equivalent to one each for the unit of issue
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 08-01-2028 POP End: 07-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF
SUPPLIES/SERVICE
S QUANTITY UNIT
UNIT
Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 08-01-2028 POP End: 07-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
3,400.00 MI _________ _____________
Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 08-01-2028 POP End: 07-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
60.00 EA _________ _____________
increments) ANY WAIT TIME MUST BE AUTHORIZED IN
ADVANCE).
15-minute Increments (60 Maximum)
ESTIMATED QUANTITY
Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 08-01-2028 POP End: 07-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621910 - Ambulance Services
GRAND
TOTAL
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
ITEM
NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY
DELIVERY
DATE
0001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs El Paso VA Health Care System 5001 N. Piedras St El Paso, TX 79912
24.00
MARK FOR: Melvin D. Melton 915-691-8077 melvin.milton@va.gov
0002 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans
Affairs El Paso VA Health Care System 5001 N. Piedras St
1,500.00
MARK FOR: Melvin D. Melton
0003 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans
El Paso VA Health Care System 5001 N. Piedras St
3,400.00
0004 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans
El Paso VA Health Care System 5001 N. Piedras St
0005 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
60.00
1001 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
1002 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran Affairs El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
1003 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
1004 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
1005 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
2001 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
2002 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
5001 North Piedras Street El Paso, TX 79912
MARK FOR: Melvin D. Melton
2003 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
2004 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
2005 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
3001 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
3002 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
MARK FOR: Melvin D. Melton
3003 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
3004 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
3005 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
4001 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
4002 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
4003 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran Affairs El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
4004 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
4005 SHIP TO: Department of Veteran
El Paso Veterans Affairs Healthcare System 5001 North Piedras Street
B.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR
The El Paso VA Health Care System (ELPVAHCS) has requirements for special mode and paramedic life support transportation. The scope of work includes Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Life Support (ALS). Special mode for the purposes of this requirement is defined as Ambulance Transportation Services that cover the ELPVAHCS catchment area.
Contractor shall provide all vehicles, personnel, and equipment required to provide BLS and/or ALS and/or CCT ambulance services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7), including weekends and holidays, to beneficiaries of ELPVAHCS in accordance with the terms, schedule and refer-enced materials of this agreement.
The contractor shall be responsible for providing all management, equipment, vehicles, and personnel necessary to meet all BLS transport requirements throughout various cities/counties within the State of Texas for eligible Department of Veterans Affairs, El Paso VAHCS beneficiaries. The contractor will furnish bariatric equipment and stretchers to meet the needs of El Paso VAHCS eligible veteran beneficiaries.
Services provided under this contract shall strictly adhere to all current laws and regulations applicable to the state of Texas unless supplemented to exceed those requirements as specified herein. In no circumstances, will any section or clause of this contract authorize the contractor to provide care and/or equipment below established guidelines.
Should the VA determine that immediate transportation is essential to prevent loss of life or serious bodily harm, as in calling 911, emergency transportation services may be procured without referral to the ambulance contractor.
The contractor shall transact business as described herein, with the Contracting Officer (CO) and/or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) as appropriate. The contractor shall under no circumstances correspond or directly interact with any patient (or beneficiary) or solicit from any patient (or beneficiary) of the VA.
1. DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS:
ALS – Advanced Life Support - Advanced Life Support shall be provided by ambulance vehicles containing at a minimum an onboard Paramedic, Cardiac monitoring, Advanced Life Support drugs and procedures, Advanced airway management and Medication monitoring and administration, and provide restraint and seclusion management when needed.
Beneficiary – Veterans and others determined to be eligible for benefits by the VA.
BLS – Basic Life Support- Basic Life Support shall be provided by ambulance vehicles containing at a minimum, an on-board Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Basic airway management, and IV keeping vein open (KVO) without additives. The contractor shall also provide restraint and seclusion management when needed.
CO - Contracting Officer, VA official with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings, and is a member of the vehicle inspection team.
CBOC – Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
Contractor - The term “contractor” as used herein refers to both the prime contractor and his employees, and any subcontractors and their employees. The contractor shall be responsible for assuring that his subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract.
COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative – VA official responsible for providing technical guidance to the contractor and Contracting Officer. Responsibilities include certification of invoices, providing technical guidance, overseeing technical aspects of the contract, and are a member of the vehicle inspection team.
Emergency Medical Technician - a person who is specially trained and certified to administer basic emergency services to victims of trauma or acute illness before and during transportation to a hospital or other healthcare facility.
Medical Transportation Organization (MTO) - MTO has the same meaning as an emergency medical service organization as defined in division (H) of section 4766.01 of the Revised Code.
Not to Exceed (NTE) – The price and/or quantity that the contract or purchase order shall not exceed.
Paramedic - a specially trained medical technician licensed to provide a wide range of emergency services (such as defibrillation and the intravenous administration of drugs) before or during transportation to a hospital.
Patient Business Service (PBS)-, an administrative department that processes patients' medical records, appointments, etc.
Quality Assurance – Those actions taken by the Government to assure the services provided by the contractor meet the requirements of the contract.
Quality Control – Those actions taken by the Contractor to monitor/control the production of goods or services so they will meet the requirements of the contract.
Run sheet – Clinical documents showing what occurred during the ambulance trip. PBS requires a copy of the patient's chart.
Scheduled Trip(s) – The term "scheduled trip" as used in this solicitation/contract, refers to those trips in which the contractor has been given advance notice (advance notice is defined as a notice given by 4:30 p.m. the prior business day) of required services and a specific pick-up time.
The Joint Commission – A national organization dedicated to improving the care, safety, and treatment of patients in a healthcare facility and environment.
Waiting – Waiting, as used in this solicitation/contract, is defined as the time required and verified by authorized medical facility personnel for the contractor to wait at designated pick-up and/or delivery points commencing after the required arrival check-in with the individual(s) scheduling the travel.
Waiting Grace Period – The Waiting Grace Period is defined as fifteen (15) minutes before the time waiting charges commence. The base rate for ambulance services shall include a fifteen
(15) minute waiting grace period at the origin and destination. After the 15-minute grace period charges are applied in 15-minute increments.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide ambulance transportation services for patients (or beneficiaries) of the Department of Veterans Affairs as established above and herein. The contractor shall provide all services necessary to execute the full range of paramedic and ambulance services as provided in the local community. Performance shall be continuously compliant with the requirements contained within this PWS to include the standards established by the Joint and the Division of Emergency Medical Services, Texas Emergency Medical Services, and all applicable Federal, State, and local rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Reference: Texas Administrative Code- Title 21, Part 1, Chapter 157, Emergency Medical Care.
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tacview=5&ti=258pt=18ch=157 &sch=A&rl=Y
3. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: The contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to the contract. The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tacview=5&ti=258pt=18ch=157&sch=A&rl=Y obligate the VA, to issue any changes, which affect the price, quantity, quality, or delivery terms of this contract. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will be included on all communications between the contractor and the Contracting Officer, and the COR shall be responsible for validation/reconciliation of claims and authorization for payment.
4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The contractor shall provide all Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service and all Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance service or CCT, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, as required per the terms and conditions contained herein. The contractor shall furnish vehicles sufficient to provide full and complete coverage for the pick-up and delivery of all veteran patients requiring transport by ambulance to/from the El Paso VAHCS, 5001 N. Piedras St, El Paso, Texas 79912 and at the various counties within the state of Texas as shown in the table 1 below.
NOTE: If at any point performance occurs outside of the stated catchment area, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer for inclusion of the applicable Department of Labor Wage Determination into the contract.
The solicitation and subsequent contact include FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS). The Offeror and resultant contract awardee, by signing the offer and contract, is acknowledging they have reviewed the clause and will fully comply throughout the contract period. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine and pay the appropriate prevailing wage rate and fringe benefits for the location. The Government will not be held responsible for any mistakes in applying the SCLS.
VA reminds contractors of the Department of Labor Regulations which implement the SCLS and which read at 29 CFR § 4.155:
Employee coverage does not depend on form of employment contract. The Act, in section 8(b), makes it plain that the coverage of service employees depends on whether their work for the contractor or subcontractor on a covered contract is that of a service employee as defined in section 8(b) and not on any contractual relationship that may be alleged to exist between the contractor or subcontractor and such persons. In other words, any person, except those discussed in §4.156 below, who performs work called for by a contract or that portion of a contract subject to the Act is, per se, a service employee. Thus, for example, a person's status as an “owner-operator” or an “independent contractor” is immaterial in determining coverage under the Act and all such persons performing the work of service employees must be compensated in accordance with the Act's requirements.
Prior to contract performance, the COR shall provide the contractor with a list of names (or position titles) and phone numbers of authorized Government personnel who may request services. This list will be updated and submitted to the contractor as changes occur. Services rendered in response to requests from other than authorized personnel shall be at the risk of the contractor and any costs related thereto shall be borne by the contractor.
Pick-up and deliveries will also be required from community hospitals and VA facilities within and outside the service area to include the patient’s residence as requested by the COR per the procedures specified within this PWS. The trip rate provided in any category shall be all-inclusive regardless of the time of day as agreed to in the price schedule of the resultant award.
Table 1: Area of Coverage: The El Paso VAHCS and surrounding VA facilities, utilize special mode transport services approximately 1524 times annually. The contractors shall provide coverage in the following counties listed and outside of the catchment area for patients of the Texas area as follows:
Hudspeth Culberson Presidio
Dona Ana Alamogordo
EL Paso
Table 1: - El Paso VAHCS Catchment Area by County
NOTE: If at any point performance occurs outside of the stated catchment area, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer for inclusion of the applicable Department of Labor Wage Determination into the contract. The solicitation and subsequent contact include FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS). The Offeror and resultant contract awardee, by signing the offer and contract, is acknowledging they have reviewed the clause and will fully comply throughout the contract period. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine and pay the appropriate prevailing wage rate and fringe benefits for the location. The Government will not be held responsible for any mistakes in applying the SCLS. VA reminds Contractors of the Department of Labor Regulations which implement the SCLS, and which read at 29 CFR § 4.155: Employee coverage does not depend on form of employment contract. The Act, in section 8(b), makes it plain that the coverage of service employees depends on whether their work for the Contractor or subcontractor on a covered contract is that of a service employee as defined in section 8(b) and not on any contractual relationship that may be alleged to exist between the Contractor or subcontractor and such persons. In other words, any person, except those discussed in §4.156 below, who performs work called for by a contract or that portion of a contract subject to the Act is, per se, a service employee. Thus, for example, a person's status as an “owner-operator” or an “independent Contractor” is immaterial in determining coverage under the Act and all such persons performing the work of service employees must be compensated in accordance with the Act's requirements.
5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is for five-years with five (5) separately priced ordering periods.
6. INVOICING: The Contractor shall submit invoices through Tungsten Network located at www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp:
The Contractor’s invoice shall include:
• Contract Number
• Date of Trip
• Authorization number(s) and Beneficiary’s name
• Pick-up and drop-off location of the Beneficiary
• Base Rate
• Name and “Last Four” of Social Security number of Beneficiary transported.
• Documentation of circumstances when billing for waiting time
• Any miscellaneous charges for which the Contractor is expecting reimbursement i.e., Toll charges, Waiting Time, etc.
• VA authorizing official’s name
• Healthcare Procedure Coding System/National Level II (HCPCS)
• The Contractor shall provide a receipt or copy of the receipt for all miscellaneous charges. (Waiting time, etc.)
The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will suspend unauthorized charges. Unauthorized charges are those that have not been pre-approved by authorized VA personnel. Supporting documentation may be provided and submitted for payment consideration. Unauthorized charges will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) as to the validity of the charges and as to whether the payment will be made. A final determination will be made within 30 days after notifying the Contractor of the charges, which are being suspended.
Under no circumstances are VA beneficiaries, third party insurances, Medicare, or Medicaid to be billed for the services performed under this contract.
7. VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT: Ambulance vehicles and equipment with which the Contractor renders all services must meet Federal and State of Texas (or equal) requirements for insurance, licensing, registration, and equipment. All vehicles used to provide Ambulance vehicles (ALS/BLS) transportation services shall meet the following requirements:
• Texas Health & Safety Code-Chapter 773.Emergency Health Care Act.
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• Have functioning mechanisms that ensure that all access doors are capable of being opened from the inside and remain closed and secure during travel.
• Be equipped with operational air conditioning/heating systems.
• Meet all safety and mechanical standards established by Local, State, and Federal statutes and regulations.
• Be equipped with an operable two-way radio and/or cellular telephone communication system, which afford contact with the vehicle during all hours of operation. Beepers are not an acceptable substitute.
• Be equipped with stretcher tie-down straps and effective secure devices to secure both stretcher and wheelchair beneficiaries.
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• A fixed seat position or a fixed secured floor or sidewall stretcher lock must be approved for each ambulatory, wheelchair, or stretcher-restricted passenger being transported, per the passenger’s needs.
• Driver shall ensure stretcher locks are secured and seat belts and shoulder harnesses are in place before the vehicle is driven.
8. STANDARDS FOR MAINTENANCE: The objective of Standards for Maintenance is to protect veterans and to cause no harm to any party.
a) The Contractor shall maintain all vehicles in a clean and orderly condition, free from debris and accumulations which may create an accident, injury, or fire hazard.
b) The Contractor shall ensure they are compliant with the CDC Coronavirus guidance:
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c) The Contractor shall maintain vehicles per the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule, or an improved schedule based on actual vehicle operating conditions.
d) The Contractor shall correct any deficiency that might interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle before the vehicle is placed in service.
e) The Contractor shall ensure vehicle windows are free of obstructions and lights are kept clean so that they can be easily seen when in operation.
f) The Contractor shall keep the interior of vehicles clean and in good repair.
g) The Contractor shall maintain (and furnish upon request) procedures that outline preventive maintenance and/or repairs on each vehicle in an individual vehicle file and in chronological order, latest service on top. A statement from the Contractor indicating compliance with vehicle maintenance files is in place should be submitted at the time of offer for evaluation purposes. The requested submission and verification of these documentation requirements will be a quality assurance procedure during the contract period.
h) Maintenance procedures shall adhere to all requirements listed for the state the Contractor is based. Example: Texas Medical Transportation Board Administrative Code, SECTION
380.501. Standards for Motor Vehicles.
All motor vehicles used to provide transportation services must:
• meet or exceed warranty and component standards for both state and federal safety mechanical operating and maintenance standards.
• be identified with the transportation provider name and vehicle number using letters that are at a minimum of six inches in height; and
• be equipped with:
- Functioning, clean, and accessible seat belts for each passenger seat position that must be stored off the floor when not in use.
- An operating speedometer and odometer. Working interior lights within the passenger compartment.
- Adequate interior sidewall padding and ceiling covering
- Two exterior rear-view mirrors, one on each side of the vehicle.
- An interior mirror, which should be used for monitoring the passenger compartment.
- A clean interior and exterior (which must be free of broken mirrors or windows, excessive grime, rust, chipped paint, and major dents);
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- A functional fire extinguisher (which must be secured within reach of the motor vehicle operator and visible to passengers);
- A first aid kit (which must include at a minimum latex glove, hazardous waste disposal bags, scrub brush, disinfectant, and deodorizer);
- Working heating and cooling systems adequate for the heating, cooling, and ventilation needs of both the motor vehicle operator and the passengers; and
- Signage posted within the vehicle that reads: "No Smoking, Eating or Drinking."
"All passengers must wear seat belts." "Concealed Weapons Prohibited."
All motor vehicles used to provide transportation services must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (36 C.F.R. 1192), Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (49 C.F.R. 571), and Chapter 547 of the Texas Transportation Code.
9. DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS: The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) reserves the right to restrict any contractor employee from performing services under this contract who does not meet the required qualifications for the services they are required to perform, and who violates Federal regulations or is identified as a potential threat to the security, safety, health and/or operational mission of the VA and its veteran population. The restriction of such contractor personnel shall not relieve the contractor from performing all the required services, by all terms, conditions, and schedules contained herein.
a) The contractor shall furnish qualified personnel as required by contract specifications to accomplish all services under this contract.
b) The contractor personnel performing services for the VA, shall, always, professionally conduct themselves, and be identified by having the company name, and employee name affixed to the uniform. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all vehicles, uniforms, nametags, and/or badges for the performance of services under this contract.
Employee identifications shall be worn in clear view above the waist. The contractor personnel shall not smoke/play loud music originating from any device in vehicles while transporting VA patients.
c) The company will employ personnel, who are fluent in English. They need to be able to speak and understand English to transport the patients successfully.
d) Staff will ensure that the patient is secure to the stretcher/cot and that the stretcher/cot is secure in the back of the ambulance before the vehicle moves.
Each driver shall:
• Possess a driver’s license that is valid for the class of vehicle driven and, if required under Texas Statutes (or another state equal), evidence of a special transportation service vehicle permit, or endorsement issued by the commissioner of public safety.
• Be at least 18 years of age and have not less than one year of experience as a licensed driver; and
• For the past three years:
o Have not had a driver’s license canceled or suspended under Texas Statutes, (or other states equal).
o Have a driving record clear of convictions for operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle without insurance as required by Texas Statutes, (or other states equal);
o Have a driving record clear of convictions for driving a motor vehicle without a valid current license for the class of vehicle driven; and o Have a driving and criminal record clear of convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance under Texas Statutes (or another state equal) o Have a record clear of criminal convictions of crimes or pending criminal indictments against persons, and crimes or anticipatory crimes reasonably related to providing special transportation services. This must be documented by a formal background check.
o Ambulance drivers shall have a valid driver’s license, by Federal, State, and local government requirements for their place of operation for the services they perform, be capable of administering oxygen and shall have completed the standard and advanced first aid course of the American Red Cross of U.S.
Bureaus of Mines of equivalent and be capable of providing necessary medical assistance to the attending emergency medical technician or paramedic.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic Qualifications: EMTs and Paramedic’s providing services under this contract shall have the following qualifications, in addition to those required by Federal, State, and Local Government:
• https://dshs.texas.gov/emstraumasystems o Have completed training by the standards published by the Department of Health and Human Services with a minimum curriculum of 150 hours or equivalent including an in-hospital training period. Such training programs must also be acceptable under the regulating requirements for local EMS Systems supported by DHHS under PL 93-154, Federal Register 39:24304. (1974).
o Shall submit evidence of an equivalent training program, which has been completed, to the Contracting Officer.
o Shall be certified, licensed, or otherwise officially recognized by the local, state, or regional government or public entity where the emergency ambulance service is operated or by which it is governed.
o Shall attend all refresher continuing education, or advanced training programs as required by the local or state government entity in which service is rendered. In no instance shall this be less frequent than every two (2) years. Such refresher training shall be equivalent to that developed by the Department of Transportation, National Highway Safety Administration.
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10. PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION: It is understood that the patient plus one (1) additional passenger, family member, or caregiver at the discretion of the transport crew to be transported on a trip will be based on the size of the vehicle and authorization by VAMC.
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Passengers should be transported in compliance with CDC standards:
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a) Drivers and passengers shall always use seat belts/securement devices.
b) There shall be no smoking by the driver, attendants, or passengers while in the vehicle or on the Medical Center Campus unless in a designated smoking area.
c) The contractor is required to provide “through-the-door service” for patients to and from their designated appointments. Through the door service” is defined as patients being picked up either on the ward, in their homes, in their clinic, or at other stated areas and taken to their stated destination or appointment with the proper transfer of patient care to an equal or higher level of care. On the return trip, the contractor will return the patient to either the designated ward, inside his/her home or other stated areas.
d) No unauthorized stops shall be permitted. An unauthorized stop is any stop not necessary for patient care. In the event, an emergency arises while in transit, the contractor shall transport the patient to the closest facility that can mitigate the emergency.
e) The contractor shall be required to transport non-ambulatory veterans on gurneys and litter who do not require emergency transportation or medical attention.
f) Upon delivery or pick-up of a patient, the contractor shall log in the patient on a log sheet at the location designated at the facility. The contractor shall provide the following information on the log sheet:
• Patient name,
• Last four of the patient's Social Security Number,
• Time of delivery or pick-up,
• Point of origin or destination, and
• Name of Contractor personnel picking or delivering patient.
g) If a VA beneficiary being transported declines to be properly secured or removed the securement devices himself/herself, the driver will notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of this fact before departure. The contractor is not required to transport any VA beneficiary who refuses to be properly secured while being transported.
If the beneficiary refuses to be properly secured, they shall be returned into the building which they came from.
h) An authorized official of the VA Medical Center, the COR, or the Mobility Manager may, in the best interest of the patient, allow one (1) relative of the concerned other to accompany the patient at no additional cost to the Government. The relative or concerned other only is to be transported home with the beneficiary if approved by an official of the VA Medical Center. The beneficiary will also be allowed to carry with her or him one (1) bag of luggage during his or her transport. Before contract performance, the COR shall provide the contractor with a list of names (or position titles) and phone numbers of authorized Government personnel who may request services. This list will be updated and submitted to the contractor as changes occur. Services rendered in response https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/infection-control/infection-prevention-control-faq.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/infection-control/infection-prevention-control-faq.html to requests from other than authorized personnel shall be at the risk of the contractor and any costs related thereto shall be borne by the contractor.
i) The contractor is required to notify the COR of any unusual events, including but not limited to accidents, safety problems, and deviations in transportation that occur and involve any VA beneficiary being transported under this contract. This notification will be made within 15 minutes by telephone to the COR and AOD during normal working hours. A written report using email or company letterhead of the event will be delivered to the COR within 24 hours. Failure to comply with this provision may be grounds for default.
j) The patient pick-up/drop-off location at the _TBD____ of the medical center scheduled appointments. The patient pick-up/drop-off location for any CBOC will be the main entrance of that the respective CBOC. If the waiting time is necessary, the vehicle must park in the appropriately designated general parking lot areas.
k) The patient may bring with her or him up to three (3) liters of oxygen. The contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate and safe storage of the oxygen tanks during transport.
l) If or when a patient’s medical records are transported, the contractor shall ensure that
Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA) guidelines are followed.
m) Patients will be entitled to transport one certified trained service animal. No pets are to be transported at any time. A. VHA Directive 1188, Animals on Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Property, dated August 26, 2015.
11. ORDERS: All patient pick-up(s) and drop-off(s) shall be authorized via “orders” which shall only be issued by the designated ordering officers. When placing orders for services, the ordering officer shall contact the designated contractor point of contact(s) to provide the following information:
o Mode of transportation required, o Required time of arrival and/or within a 20-minute timeframe.
o Name of the beneficiary, o Pick-up and delivery point, o Type and number of additional medical care specialists required, o Type of equipment required, o Last four of the patient's Social Security Number, and o Any other special instructions?
12. HOURS OF PERFORMANCE AND RESPONSE TIMES: Hours of Performance: This is a full-service contract, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The contractor shall provide all ALS/BLS services as stated in the performance work statement for veteran beneficiaries when requested by the VA.
a) The Contractor shall furnish and maintain vehicles to ensure timely pick-up and delivery service to all veterans serviced by the VA.
b) The Contractor shall respond to all calls for ambulance transport service by being on-site at the designated VA facility within 1 hour after notification. STAT notifications require a 20-minute response time. Should the time for pick-up, stated herein, be physically impossible due to the location of the veteran beneficiary, the Contractor shall contact the appropriate individual at the VA (from a list of extensions which shall be provided to the Contractor from the PBS department and the CBOC locations) and proceed to inform him/her of the anticipated time required for pick-up and delivery of the said Beneficiary.
c) The Contractor shall provide and respond to each call-in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations governing the dispatch of emergency medical (ambulance) vehicles and medical care of onboard Beneficiaries, including the use of sirens and other measures to ensure timely arrival at the designated location.
Electronic Transmissions: The contractor shall, always during the contract period, have on his/her premises both the ability to receive, read, and transmit emails to and from the VA and a functioning fax machine to communicate with the VA. If PII or PHI is to be transmitted, an approved encrypted email must be used.
13. CONFORMITY TO REGULATIONS:
a) The contractor and his/her operators shall conform to all Federal, State, and local regulations governing the performance of contracted services.
b) VAMC facilities have been designated NO SMOKING areas in their entirety.
Individuals found in violation of this no-smoking policy may be subject to a $50.00 federal citation for disregarding posted safety rules and regulations. Furthermore, the contractor may be directed to stop work. The contractor shall notify all his/her employees and/or sub-contractors of this strict enforcement policy.
c) The contractor shall have the appropriate permits/licenses to perform the required services.
d) All services provided by the contractor shall comply with applicable current laws, regulations, and standards of the appropriate regulatory body.
14. EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE: Before commencing work under the contract, the contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a certification from his/her insurance company indicating that the coverage outlined in this contract has been obtained and that it may not be changed…
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