V225--Non-Emergent Ground Ambulance Basic Life Support (BLS) Services - Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide non-emergent Basic Life Support (BLS) ground ambulance services for the Long Beach Healthcare System and associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. The solicitation requires a contractor capable of delivering 24/7 ambulance transportation with two EMTs per vehicle, able to handle basic emergency medical care and perform tasks such as airway management and defibrillator usage. Technical evaluation factors will include a Quality Control Plan and vehicle inspection requirements, with a scheduled site inspection on February 10, 2025. Vendors must use the VA's VetRide portal for scheduling and invoicing, and demonstrate the ability to handle up to two simultaneous transportation requests. Proposals are due by February 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST, with questions accepted until February 11, 2025.

The contract is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside under NAICS code 621910, with a minimum guaranteed amount of $10,000 and a maximum aggregate value of $7.5 million. The performance period includes a base year from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through March 31, 2030. The service will cover multiple California counties, with an estimated 1,596 trips per year and a base rate including the first 40 miles per one-way trip. Additional mileage will be charged at $7.50 per mile, and wait time will be billed for stops exceeding 30 minutes. The place of performance is primarily Loma Linda, California, serving VA Medical Centers in California, including locations in San Diego and Greater Los Angeles. The previous contract was held under #36C26219D0060, and the new solicitation seeks to continue providing critical transportation services for veterans across the region.