V225--VA Portland, OR Health Care System New Ground Ambulance Requirement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is seeking ground ambulance transportation services for the VA Portland Healthcare System covering Oregon and Washington. The procurement requires contractors to provide 24/7 non-emergency ambulance services including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) for veterans across multiple counties in the catchment area. Qualified contractors must maintain certified medical personnel including EMTs and paramedics, operate vehicles meeting federal and state regulations, and utilize the VetRide Vendor Portal for trip management. The services will transport veterans to and from VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, non-VA medical facilities, and veterans' residences. This is currently a presolicitation notice for market research purposes, with interested vendors required to submit company information and a three-page capability statement by July 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. Submissions must include company details, DUNS number, and business size classifications such as Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), or HUBZone status.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the available documentation. The contract will serve over 95,000 veterans primarily in the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington areas, with estimated maximum quantities ranging from 3 to 2,266 one-way trips depending on the type of transport service. The pricing structure includes base rates for various transport types plus additional fees for mileage and waiting time. The main campus is located in Portland, Oregon, and the contract requires comprehensive medical equipment and drug capabilities for critical care transport services. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in this presolicitation phase, and the government emphasizes that this notice does not constitute a formal Request for Quotation or commit the agency to any contractual obligations.