V225--ALS, BLS and CCT Ambulance Transports-528A8 (VA-24-00048934)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide ambulance transportation services for veterans in Upstate New York, Vermont, and Connecticut. The solicitation (36C24225R0066) specifically requests Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) services primarily for the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center and its 10 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. The contractor must maintain 24/7 ambulance services with the capability to handle up to four simultaneous transportation requests, including one potential Critical Care Transport. Proposal responses are due by April 29, 2025, with the evaluation focusing on base and option year rates for different transport types, mileage, and wait times. Key requirements include maintaining qualified medical personnel, meeting specific response time standards, and using VA-approved transportation software.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and will cover a base period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with four potential option years. The total potential contract value is estimated at $22.5 million, serving over 50,000 veterans across multiple counties in New York, Vermont, and Connecticut. The service will involve stretcher transports and medical transportation for eligible veteran beneficiaries, with strict compliance required for medical, safety, and administrative regulations. The contractor must demonstrate the ability to provide comprehensive ambulance services with appropriate medical personnel and equipment. The place of performance encompasses the Upstate New York Healthcare System's service area, including multiple medical facilities and community-based clinics across the specified geographic region.