Intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price base and options contract for critcal care patient transport to the university of alabama

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 7, has published an Intent to Award a Sole Source contract for critical care patient transport services to the University of Alabama. This Special Notice pertains to the Birmingham VA Medical Center and represents the agency's intention to award a firm fixed-price base contract with four one-year options, with an anticipated award date of December 1, 2025. The contract is being pursued under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 13.501 for items or services peculiar to one manufacturer. The notice is classified under NAICS 621910 (Ambulance Services) and PSC V212 (Transportation/Travel/Relocation—Motor Passenger). This sole source procurement invites interested parties to submit capability documentation to potentially challenge the award determination.

The primary objective of this contract is to establish 24-hour critical care transport services for veterans across 24 specific counties in Alabama, with services to be delivered by a specially equipped ambulance staffed with a physician, registered nurse, and respiratory therapist, maintaining a mandatory 15-minute response time for urgent and emergent calls. Interested contractors must submit capability documentation by October 31, 2025, at 8:00 AM EST to contest the sole source designation. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Businesses must submit a self-certifying statement demonstrating compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule. The contract requires strict adherence to federal and state regulations, specific vehicle specifications, and established transportation standards. This opportunity allows potential competitors a defined window to demonstrate their qualifications and challenge the agency's intent to sole source the award to the University of Alabama.