V225--Maine Ambulance Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VISN 1) is seeking qualified contractors to provide ambulance transportation services for patients at the VA Medical Center in Togus, Maine. The Sources Sought Notice targets ambulance service providers capable of delivering both Basic and Advanced Life Support transportation across all Maine counties. The procurement is unrestricted and welcomes responses from non-profit and large business entities with the NAICS code 621910 for Ambulance Services. Potential contractors must submit comprehensive responses by May 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT, including company information, SAM registration, point of contact details, small business status, Federal Supply Schedule contract numbers, capabilities, qualifications, and past experience. The contracting officer, Sterling Mathews, will receive submissions via email at sterling.mathews@va.gov, with this notice serving as market research and not a formal solicitation.

The solicitation anticipates approximately 1,500 ambulance trips annually, with an average transport distance of 30 miles within Maine. The size standard for this procurement is set at $23 million, indicating potential for a substantial contract opportunity. No specific set-aside designations are currently applied to this procurement, which means all qualified vendors can compete. The government has not disclosed information about incumbent contractors or precise award values in the pre-solicitation notice. Interested vendors should carefully review their ability to meet the comprehensive service requirements, including geographic coverage, medical support capabilities, and consistent transportation availability across multiple Maine counties. The VA's market research aims to understand the local ambulance service provider landscape and assess potential contractor capabilities before issuing a formal solicitation.