V226--VA Portland, OR Health Care System New Wheelchair Transportation Services Requirement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 has issued a pre-solicitation notice for wheelchair transportation services at the VA Portland, OR Health Care System. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide specialized 24/7 wheelchair transportation services for VA beneficiaries within the Portland Healthcare System's catchment areas. This market research solicitation (36C26026Q0017) falls under NAICS code 485991 for Special Needs Transportation and Product Service Code V226. Interested contractors must submit responses by August 27, 2025, at 16:00 Pacific Time, including company details, business size classification, and a three-page capability statement demonstrating their capacity to perform the required services. The evaluation will focus on contractors' ability to provide continuous wheelchair transportation services and their relevant experience and capabilities. Vendors are requested to specify their business size and type, including designations such as Small Disadvantaged Business, HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and indicate their Federal Supply Schedule status.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors regardless of business size. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documentation. The notice does not specify contract values, budget ranges, or award amounts, as this is strictly a market research effort to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy. No specific quantities of vehicles or detailed service timelines are provided beyond the requirement for 24/7 availability. The government emphasizes that this pre-solicitation notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Quotation or commit the VA to contracting for these services. The responses will be used solely to inform the development of the formal solicitation and acquisition approach for the wheelchair transportation services requirement.