V225--Ambulance Ground Service | MA

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide non-emergency ambulance transportation services for the Marion VA Medical Center, its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and affiliated healthcare clinics. The solicitation requires a comprehensive ambulance service capable of delivering Stretcher Transports, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) services across multiple counties in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. Key contract requirements include 24/7 ambulance availability with the ability to handle up to four simultaneous transportation requests, including one potential Critical Care Transport, and maintaining properly equipped ambulances with qualified personnel. Contractors must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, with response times ranging from 30-60 minutes depending on transport type. All questions for the solicitation are due by March 19, 2025, with final responses required by March 24, 2025.

The contract is an unrestricted solicitation with no specific small business set-aside, allowing open competition among ambulance service providers. It is structured as a five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with five one-year ordering periods and an estimated maximum value of $22.5 million. The place of performance is Marion, IL 62959, covering a service area spanning 41 counties across Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. Contractors must demonstrate extensive medical transport capabilities, including specialized equipment like portable mechanical vents, multiple IV drip capabilities, advanced monitoring equipment, and the ability to support Tier III level transports. Additionally, the contract includes rigorous requirements for patient safety, including comprehensive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocols, vehicle cleaning and disinfection procedures, and adherence to CDC guidelines for preventing infectious disease transmission.