V212--VT Transportation Broker

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 is seeking a transportation broker to provide non-emergent transportation services for patients at the White River Junction Vermont VA Medical Center. The solicitation requires a comprehensive transportation solution that leverages multiple providers to service all counties in Vermont, with an anticipated annual volume of 1,500 trips averaging 30 miles per trip. Required transportation services include Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance, wheelchair van, and taxi/livery options. The VA is specifically conducting market research to understand potential vendor capabilities and is targeting small businesses, with a preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Responses are due by February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT and must be emailed to Sterling.Mathews@va.gov, with respondents required to provide detailed company information, small business status, Federal Supply Schedule contract details, capabilities, qualifications, and relevant past experience.

While the solicitation does not have a specific small business set-aside, it strongly encourages participation from small business categories, particularly SDVOSB and VOSB entities. The primary NAICS code is 621910 (Ambulance Services) with a size standard of $22.5 million, indicating potential opportunities for businesses within that classification. Though specific award value details are not provided, the contract will cover transportation services for approximately 1,500 annual trips across Vermont, suggesting a potentially significant operational scope. The transportation broker will need to coordinate with multiple transportation providers and municipalities to effectively meet the VA Medical Center's patient transportation needs. The solicitation suggests a comprehensive, flexible approach to non-emergent medical transportation is desired, with an emphasis on vendor capabilities to efficiently manage diverse transportation requirements across the state.