V225--Huntington Ambulance Transport Services - Hunti

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is seeking ground ambulance transportation services for the Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center, covering patients in West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. The contract will require a comprehensive ambulance service providing Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) capabilities available 24/7. Contractors must demonstrate capacity for up to four simultaneous transports with a 30-minute response time for emergent requests, and maintain full compliance with HIPAA and COVID-19 protocols. The solicitation requires contractors to use the VetRide Vendor Portal for trip requests and invoicing, with personnel maintaining appropriate medical certifications and completing annual VA training. Interested vendors must submit responses to this sources sought notice by December 6, 2024, via email to mark.smith25@va.gov, with the contract period spanning 53 months from April 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029.

The procurement does not have a specific small business set-aside designation and will be competed under NAICS category 621910 for Ambulance Services. The anticipated service volume is estimated at 3-5 transports per weekday, with fewer weekend transports, and the contract includes base rates covering the first 35 miles with additional mileage billed separately. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation documents, the comprehensive service requirements suggest a significant operational commitment. Contractors must provide all necessary vehicles, personnel, management, supplies, and equipment to support patient transportation between VA facilities, community care facilities, and veterans' residences. Successful vendors will need to demonstrate robust operational capabilities, including maintaining appropriate emergency medical vehicles, staffing with certified medical personnel, and implementing comprehensive safety and compliance protocols.