V129--Autopsy Transportation for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- 36C24426Q0687
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 485991 Special Needs Transportation
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 seeks autopsy transportation services for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, with proposals due June 29, 2026. This is a new contract with no incumbent; no set-aside applies.
The anticipated award is a firm fixed-price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for five years (July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031), valued at $19 million. Place of performance is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with deceased patient transportation from two VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System morgue locations (University Drive and Heinz campuses) to either University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Allegheny County Coroner's Office. NAICS code is 485991, Special Needs Transportation; PSC code is V129.
The contractor must respond to transportation requests within 60 minutes of notification and comply with Pennsylvania regulations governing human remains transport. Service Contract Labor Standards Act applies with prevailing wage determinations for Allegheny County. The contractor must provide appropriate documentation and flagging, complete training through VA's Talent Management System, provide vehicle and liability insurance certificates within ten days of award, and sign a Business Associate Agreement complying with HIPAA and VA privacy directives. Contractor personnel must sign VA's Information Security Rules of Behavior annually before accessing VA systems.
The price schedule includes five line items covering transportation from each location to each destination, with estimated quantities ranging from 25 to 100 trips over the five-year period, plus additional wait time charges beyond an initial 30-minute allowance. Responses must be submitted electronically in two parts: Part I (price quotation with completed SF 1449 and pricing schedule) and Part II (past performance information limited to four pages per contract). Evaluation criteria and weighting are not disclosed in the source materials.
Notice text
QA Set 1
Q1. Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past.
A1. This is a new contract. There is no previous contract for this requirement.
Q2. Instructions at the top of the fill in portion on page 1 of the application suggest to fill out items, 12,17,23,24,30. On the specific instructions (section E) and also aligning with the highlighted portions - only 12, 17, and 30 are required. Assumption because item B is a culmination of what would be in those missing fields.
A2. Please reference E.1 Instructions to Offerors B. Specific Instructions regarding the SF1449.
Q3. Past performance questionnaire:
What is Company/Division name ? Is that the name of my company (the offeror)
A3.1 Yes, this is the Offeror. The Evaluator is to complete their information in the signature block at the bottom.
If my clients/customers are supposed to email you them directly, is there anything that is on this document that will link their performance review to mine?
A3.2 Yes, A. Reference History references the Offeror s History & Contact Information.
How do I indicate that the work was performed as prime - we don t have a written contract but we do give them a price sheet and limits of liability if they choose to use our services.
A3.3 If you do not have a contract but more of a Memo of Understanding with a price sheet, your Past Performance can still be used. Please explain in the question boxes below or where applicable.
The past performance questionnaire is 3 pages already, are we supposed to use that as our template or just ensure all of the key points are covered.
A3.4 E.1 Instructions to Offerors B, 2. Part II Past Performance Information states 4 pages.
Is the quality and satisfaction rating supposed to be attached to the questionnaire?
A3.5 Yes, this information can be attached to the questionnaire or attached to your quotation package and reference the expected Past Performance submitting.
Is the BAA form online the correct document (it states Philadelphia which was my concern)
A3.6 Attached is an updated BAA. Please use this document for your RFQ submission.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24426Q0687 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| D4 Local BAA Sept 2024.doc | DOC document | |
| WD 2015-4235_Rev 33_Date 5-13-2026_Allegheny County.pdf | ||
| D5 Attachment_Past Performance Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24426Q0687.docx | DOCX document | |
| Local BAA Sept 2024.doc | DOC document | |
| 6500 Rules of Behavior FY26.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| V129--Autopsy Transportation for VA Pittsburgh | Award Notice | |
| V129--Autopsy Transportation for VA Pittsburgh | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| V129--Autopsy Transportation for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System | Pre-Solicitation |
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