V225--IDIQ - Ground Ambulance Service - Iowa City VA Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is soliciting quotes for ground ambulance services for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. The Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C26325Q0215 seeks a contractor to provide 24/7 non-emergency ambulance transportation services, including Stretcher Transports, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT). Contractors must be able to handle up to four simultaneous transportation requests, with typical daily volumes ranging from 6-12 transports. Qualified vendors must maintain appropriate medical certifications, provide licensed EMTs and paramedics, follow strict infection control protocols, and meet response time requirements of 30-60 minutes depending on transport urgency. The solicitation requires quotes to be submitted by January 16, 2025, at 17:00 MST, with the contract evaluation likely focusing on the vendor's medical capabilities, response times, and service coverage.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and is open to contractors meeting the NAICS 621910 size standard of $22.5 million. The contract will cover services for over 52,139 veterans primarily in the Iowa City area, extending across Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota, and Nebraska. The contract period spans five one-year ordering periods from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2030, with a guaranteed minimum of $2,500 and a maximum potential value of $6.9 million. The place of performance encompasses the Iowa City VA Medical Center and its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. Contractors will be expected to provide comprehensive ambulance services, including patient transportation, medical support, and adherence to VA healthcare standards. The Service Contract Act Wage Determination (No. 2015-4983) provides guidance on minimum wage and benefit requirements for employees performing work under this contract.