V225--36C26125Q0195 | Ground Ambulance Services for VA Central California Healthcare System *FULL AND OPEN WITHOUT EXCLUSIONS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking ground ambulance transportation services for the VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHCS) located in Fresno, CA. The solicitation, numbered 36C26125Q0195, requires a contractor to provide 24/7 emergency and non-emergency ambulance services, including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT). Contractors must be capable of handling up to four simultaneous transports and must use the VA's VetRide software system for trip management. The evaluation will likely include an assessment of past performance, as evidenced by the attached Past Performance Survey template, which rates contractors on overall quality of work. Quotes for this full and open competition are due by February 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time, with the contract specialist John Da Silva available for any inquiries.

The contract has a base period from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through March 31, 2030. The guaranteed minimum award amount is $2,500, with a maximum aggregate value of $6,000,000. The service area includes Fresno and surrounding counties (Kings, Madera, Merced, Tulare, and Mariposa), with transportation to various VA and non-VA facilities. Contractors must provide all vehicles, personnel, equipment, and supplies, maintain proper licensing and certifications, and follow infection control protocols. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 621910 (Ambulance Services) with a size standard of $22.5 million, and contractors must comply with specific wage determinations for each county, which establish minimum wages and fringe benefits for various labor categories. The place of performance is located at 2615 E Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA 93703.