V222--Ambulette/Wheelchair and Stretcher Van Transports (VA-26-00002874)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is seeking a contractor to provide ambulette/wheelchair and stretcher van transportation services for eligible veteran patients. The solicitation requires comprehensive transportation services operating 24/7, including holidays, primarily serving the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany and surrounding counties in New York. Contractors must demonstrate capability to provide safe, reliable transportation services with appropriate vehicles, driver qualifications, and insurance coverage for transporting patients to and from medical facilities. The evaluation will be based on technical capability, past performance, and pricing proposals submitted electronically. The solicitation was posted on August 19, 2025, with proposals due by September 16, 2025.

This opportunity is unrestricted but set aside for small businesses under the Special Needs Transportation NAICS code 485991, with a total estimated contract value of $19 million. The contract structure includes a base period beginning November 1, 2025, and four option periods extending through October 31, 2030, providing up to five years of potential service. The pricing structure establishes separate rates for wheelchair van transports starting at $5,850 in the base year and stretcher van transports at $1,950 in the base year, with rates increasing in subsequent option years. Transportation services will be provided within a 30-mile radius of designated facilities, with additional per-mile rates applied for trips beyond that range, plus compensation for wait time. The primary place of performance covers specific counties in New York state, with services centered around the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany.