VISN 4 | Driving Rehabilitation Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is seeking driving rehabilitation services for eligible veterans to assess their ability to safely operate motor vehicles. The procurement involves a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for comprehensive services including pre-driver evaluations, behind-the-wheel assessments and training for both cars and vans, adapted equipment evaluation, vehicle consultation and selection, and associated support services. The contractor must provide qualified technicians to conduct detailed assessments covering vision testing, physical evaluations, cognitive screenings, and on-road driving assessments for veterans with various disabilities such as paraplegia, tetraplegia, brain dysfunction, hemiplegia, neurological disorders, and amputations. Key objectives include helping veterans acquire driving knowledge, improve psychomotor skills, maximize driving independence, and integrate adaptive equipment to enhance mobility. The solicitation requires strict compliance with HIPAA regulations through a mandatory Business Associate Agreement, and proposals are due by July 18, 2025, with only eight days from the posting date.

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 611692 (Automobile Driving Schools) with a size standard of $10 million. The contract structure includes a base year plus four option years, covering the performance period from August 2025 to July 2030, with individual task orders limited to $250,000 each. Services will be provided across nine VA Medical Centers located in Pennsylvania and Delaware, including facilities in Altoona, Butler, Coatesville, Erie, Lebanon, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Wilkes Barre, and Wilmington. The agreement operates on a firm fixed-price basis with orders placed based on station-level needs and fund availability, and all VISN 4 facilities are authorized to order services under the BPA. The contractor will be required to provide personnel, equipment, and services while maintaining strict records management and confidentiality standards in accordance with VA requirements.