V225--IDIQ - Ground Ambulance Service VA St. Cloud - MN

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a five-year Firm-Fixed-Price contract for ground ambulance services at the Saint Cloud VA Health Care System in Minnesota. The solicitation (36C26325Q0737) requires a contractor to provide comprehensive ambulance transportation services, including Stretcher Transports, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT). Contractors must maintain qualified personnel and properly equipped ambulances capable of handling up to four simultaneous transportation requests with strict response time requirements. The solicitation is open for bidding, with proposals due by June 12, 2025, at 17:00 Mountain Time. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on the contractor's ability to meet service specifications, pricing structure, and operational capabilities across multiple VA medical centers in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and is classified under NAICS code 621910 for Ambulance Services. The estimated maximum aggregate value of the contract is $6.9 million, covering services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, with a base period of one year and four additional one-year option periods. Pricing is structured with base rates for BLS ($525) and ALS ($455), along with per-mile charges of $40 for both service levels and additional flat rates for specific trip types. The place of performance will primarily be in St. Cloud and surrounding areas, with potential transportation routes extending across multiple Midwestern states. Contractors will be required to use the VA's VetRide Vendor Portal for electronic invoicing and must comply with the Service Contract Act wage determinations, which include minimum wage requirements and specified benefits for workers.