V129--NIHCS ALS Ambulance Quality

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is soliciting proposals for non-emergency ambulance transportation services, specifically Advanced Life Support (ALS), Stretcher Transport, and Critical Care Transport services for the Northern Indiana Health Care System and its affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. The contract requires 24/7 availability with capacity to handle up to four simultaneous transportation requests across multiple counties in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, serving the veteran population in the Northern Indiana region. Key requirements include maintaining qualified medical personnel, proper vehicle maintenance, compliance with federal and state regulations, and utilization of the VetRide Vendor Portal for trip management and invoicing. The solicitation will be evaluated based on price and past performance criteria. The proposal deadline is February 16, 2026, providing potential bidders with approximately one month to prepare and submit their responses.

The solicitation does not employ a set-aside designation, though the government files reference a total small business set-aside provision. The contract has a total maximum value of $1,000,000 across five one-year ordering periods, running from March 2, 2026 through March 1, 2031, with a guaranteed minimum of $1,000 for the initial fiscal year. The pricing schedule includes base rates for ALS emergency transport covering the first 20 miles, additional mileage charges, and waiting time billing. The place of performance is Marion, Indiana 46953, USA, where the Northern Indiana Health Care System is located. No incumbent contractor information or specific historical data was provided in the solicitation materials.