V212--NH Transportation Broker

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 is seeking a transportation broker to provide non-emergent transportation services for patients at the Manchester, New Hampshire Center. The contract requires a service provider capable of managing approximately 1,500 trips per year across all New Hampshire counties, utilizing wheelchair vans and taxi/livery services. Potential contractors must demonstrate the ability to leverage multiple transportation providers and effectively serve rural areas. Respondents are required to submit detailed company information, small business status, contract details, capabilities, qualifications, and past experience with similar transportation requirements. The sources sought notice indicates responses are due by February 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT, with submissions to be emailed directly to Sterling Mathews, the designated Contracting Officer.

The procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with the contract utilizing NAICS code 485991 for Special Needs Transportation. The contract period is anticipated to run from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031, with an estimated service volume of 9-20 scheduled trips per day, six days per week. Pricing details include $1,500 for a one-way wheelchair transport trip, $500 for taxi base trips, and $30,000 for mileage rates on trips exceeding 25 miles. Additional charges include $10 per 15-minute waiting time increment. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the size standard for the NAICS category is set at $19 million, suggesting potential for significant contract value. The primary performance location will be Manchester, New Hampshire, with the primary Product Service Code designated as V212 for motor passenger transportation.