V225--Central Western MA Ambulance Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24126Q0327
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 621910 Ambulance Services
- Place of performance
- Northampton VA Medical Center 421 North Main Street Leeds MA 01053, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance transportation services to beneficiaries of the Northampton and Central Western Massachusetts VA Medical Center. The VA is seeking contractors with existing capabilities to service all counties of Maine and welcomes responses from non-profit organizations, large businesses, and particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Key requirements include 24/7 ambulance service with response times of 30 minutes for unscheduled requests and compliance with scheduled pickup times, along with comprehensive Quality Control Plans and HIPAA compliance through Business Associate Agreements. All personnel must be certified EMTs or Paramedics with current CPR certification, valid Massachusetts driver's licenses, and required health clearances. Interested parties must submit responses by April 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time to contract specialist Jessica Martin at Jessica.Martin11@va.gov, with the submission including company information, evidence of qualifications, past experience documentation, and professional references.
This is a sources sought notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a binding solicitation or obligation on the VA. No set-aside designation is being used for this procurement, which falls under NAICS code 621910 (Ambulance Services) with a $23 million size standard. The contract is anticipated to require approximately 2,000 ambulance trips annually at an average distance of 20 miles per transport, with pricing structured on a per-trip, one-way basis plus additional per-mile charges for distances exceeding 25 miles. Services will originate from VA facilities across Massachusetts including Northampton, Pittsfield, Fitchburg, Springfield, Greenfield, and Worcester, with some trips extending to Albany Regional Airport in New York. The contractor must furnish all vehicles, equipment, supplies, and personnel, with ambulances meeting state and federal specifications and equipped for both basic and advanced life support operations. A formal solicitation is expected to follow this market research phase, with actual contract award to occur under that future procurement.
Notice text
1. INTRODUCTION:
This sources sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA is currently conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced and interested potential sources. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to this sources sought announcement.
NCO 1 Contracting is interested in all qualified sources for a future solicitation and procurement, SDVOSB/VOSBs are highly encouraged. At this time, no solicitation exists.
2. BACKGROUND:
The Northampton and Central Western Massachusetts VA Medical Center (Northampton VA) has a requirement to furnish Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Transportation Services to its beneficiaries. The contractor shall have existing capabilities to service all counties of Maine. Based on historical usage there is anticipated to be 2,000 trips requested per year. Average mileage per transport is approximately 20 miles.
3. OBJECTIVES:
VISN 1 Healthcare System is looking for all contractors that can perform Ambulance transportation services, non-profit and large business concerns are also welcomed to respond to this notice. The contractor will offer transportation services including Basic and Advanced Life support. The current primary NAICS code of this requirement is 621910 (Ambulance Services), which has a size standard of $23 Million.
4. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:
Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response as detailed below. Companies should provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill the requirements above.
Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information:
1. Company name and address ensure your company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
2. Company point of contact name, telephone number, and email address.
3. Evidence that you are a small business (if applicable):
Small Business ensure you are listed as small business in SAM, reps and certifications. Provide the NAICS codes you are listed as a small business under.
CVE certified SDVOSB or VOSB (or in the process of certification) ensure you are certified in the CVE veteran database at www.vetbiz.va.gov/. Provide evidence of certification.
4. If your company holds a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract, list the GSA Contract Number and SINs.
5. Capabilities/Qualifications:
A written response providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement.
Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills/required licenses your company possesses to perform services in the geographic areas described above.
Evidence of existing capability to perform the required transportation services.
6. Past Experience:
Brief summary of the company history relative to similar requirements.
Provide the information on projects of similar size and scope for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor.
Provide contract number the work was performed under, period of performance and one professional reference with contact information.
It is requested that the above information be provided no later than April 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Responses should be emailed to the contract specialist at Jessica.Martin11@va.gov.
Central Western Massachusetts Ambulance services
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS AMBULANCE - Northampton.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24126Q0327.docx | DOCX document |
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