V225--Ambulance Transport Services -Charleston WV

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is seeking ground ambulance transportation services for the Charleston Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in West Virginia. The contract will require a qualified contractor to provide Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) ambulance services operating 24/7 across parts of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Key contract requirements include the ability to accommodate up to four simultaneous transport requests, maintain response times of 30 minutes for emergent transports and 60 minutes for add-on requests, and ensure all personnel meet required medical certifications and background checks. The solicitation, with NAICS code 621910, is currently in a Sources Sought notice phase with responses due by December 3, 2024, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Contractors will be expected to utilize the VetRide Vendor Portal for trip requests and billing, and maintain appropriate medical liability insurance.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this contract opportunity, suggesting it is open to all qualified vendors. The contract period will span 12 months with two potential option years, running from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027. The typical service volume is estimated at 3-5 transports per weekday, centered around the Charleston CBOC located at 700 Technology Drive. Small businesses participating in the contract must provide at least 51% of services directly. While specific award values were not disclosed in the documents, the comprehensive service requirements suggest a significant operational commitment. The solicitation is being managed by the VA Maryland Health Care System, with Mark Smith serving as the point of contact for potential questions or clarifications about the ambulance transport services procurement.