V225--Gallipolis Ambulance Transport Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive ground ambulance services for the Gallipolis Community Based Outpatient Clinic. The contract will require a qualified vendor to deliver 24/7 Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) ambulance services capable of handling up to four simultaneous transport requests across West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to meet stringent operational requirements, including 30-minute response times for emergent transports and 60-minute response for non-emergent add-ons. The sources sought notice requires interested firms to submit capability statements by December 6, 2024, demonstrating their capacity to meet the technical and operational specifications outlined in the Performance Work Statement. Evaluation will focus on contractors' ability to provide comprehensive patient transportation services with proper staff certifications, HIPAA compliance, and operational readiness.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category and will be competed under NAICS code 621910 for Ambulance Services. The contract period spans 53 months, from April 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029, with an estimated service volume of 3-5 transports per weekday and reduced activity on weekends and holidays. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract will require the successful vendor to provide all necessary vehicles, personnel, equipment, and supplies for patient transportation. Contractors must be prepared to transport veterans to and from VA facilities, non-VA healthcare facilities, and veterans' residences, with monthly invoicing processed through the VetRide portal. The solicitation suggests the VA is conducting market research to understand potential vendor capabilities and interest in providing these critical medical transportation services.