V225--Prestonsburg Ambulance Transport Services -

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is seeking a contractor to provide ground ambulance services for the VA Huntington Medical Center's Prestonsburg Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The procurement will require a vendor to deliver 24/7 Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) ambulance services across multiple counties in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. Key contract requirements include maintaining a 30-minute response time for emergent transports, a 60-minute response for add-on requests, and the ability to handle up to four simultaneous transport requests. Contractors must possess appropriate certifications for EMTs and paramedics, comply with HIPAA and VA security protocols, and utilize the VA's VetRide vendor portal for scheduling and invoicing. The sources sought notice is posted on November 29, 2024, with responses due by December 6, 2024, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and the solicitation number is 36C24525Q0142.

The contract will cover a 53-month period from April 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029, with an anticipated daily transport volume of 3-5 trips on weekdays and fewer on weekends and holidays. There are no specific set-aside designations for this procurement, and the contract falls under NAICS code 621910 for Ambulance Services. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contractor will be responsible for providing all vehicles, personnel, equipment, and supplies necessary to meet the VA's transportation requirements. The service area primarily focuses on the Prestonsburg CBOC region, with the ability to transport patients, including those who are COVID-19 positive. Potential vendors should carefully review the Performance Work Statement and be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities in providing comprehensive ambulance transport services for the VA Huntington Medical Center.