Central Texas VA- BLS, CCT and ALS Ambulance Transportation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking ambulance transportation services for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS), specifically requiring Basic Life Support (BLS), Critical Care Transport (CCT), and Advanced Life Support (ALS) capabilities. The procurement will result in a Firm-Fixed Price Service contract to provide 24/7 ambulance transportation services for over 252,000 veterans across multiple VA facilities in Central Texas, including the main campus in Temple and seven Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. Contractors must demonstrate the capability to conduct up to four simultaneous transports, including one potential Critical Care Transport up to Tier III, while maintaining qualified medical personnel with appropriate certifications and utilizing VA-approved transportation software for trip management. Quotes will be evaluated based on price, past performance, and technical capability, with awards made without discussions unless the Contracting Officer determines discussions are necessary. The solicitation was posted on August 13, 2025, with quotes due by 1:00 PM CST on September 1, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 621910 (Ambulance Services) with a small business size standard of $22.5 million. The contract has a minimum value of $5,000 and maximum value of $5,000,000, with a 12-month performance period running from September 26, 2025, to September 25, 2026. Services will be performed primarily in Temple, Texas, with coverage extending across multiple Texas counties to serve the Central Texas Veterans HealthCare System and its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics in cities including Waco, Austin, College Station, Brownwood, Cedar Park, Copperas Cove, Killeen, Palestine, and LaGrange. The contractor must supply vehicles, personnel, and equipment while adhering to strict investigative and health screening protocols, with transport capabilities potentially extending to various VA medical centers throughout Texas. No current incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documentation.