V225--BC Ambulance Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) in Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is soliciting ground ambulance services for the Battle Creek VA Medical Center and associated facilities in Michigan. The procurement requires a comprehensive ambulance service providing Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) services available 24/7. Contractors must supply all vehicles, personnel, management, supplies, equipment, and reporting capabilities, with specific requirements including the ability to handle up to 4 simultaneous transports across Michigan and parts of neighboring states. The contract demands critical capabilities such as CCT services up to Tier III, capacity to transport COVID-19 positive patients, and full compliance with federal and state licensing and insurance regulations. Sealed bids are due by March 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, to be submitted at the Network 10 Contracting Office in Ann Arbor, MI.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific designation, though it notes a small business NAICS code 621910 with a $22.5M size standard. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price, indefinite quantity agreement with a five-year performance period from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030. The contract includes a minimum guarantee of $1,000 and a maximum potential value of $6M, with specific pricing schedules for different transport types and estimated quantities that increase annually. The place of performance is Battle Creek, Michigan, with service coverage extending throughout Michigan and portions of Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois. Contractors will be evaluated on their ability to meet comprehensive medical transport requirements, demonstrate operational readiness, and provide robust emergency medical services for VA healthcare facilities.