3-month wheelchair van services for DC VAMC
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the DC VA Medical Center, has awarded a sole-source contract for 3-month wheelchair van services to BATTLE'S TRANSPORTATION, INC. This award, valued at $2,000,160.00, ensures continuity of critical transportation services. A long-term requirement for these services is anticipated to be solicited soon and will be a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the provision of essential wheelchair van transportation services for the Washington DC VA Medical Center for a period of three months. The services are critical for patient care and operational continuity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Contract (Justification and Approval under FAR 6.302-5)
- Awarded To: BATTLE'S TRANSPORTATION, INC. (UEI: KE6EULC2EZ17)
- Value: $2,000,160.00
- Duration: 3 months
- Award Date: April 28, 2026
- Published Date: May 11, 2026
- Product Service Code: V212 (Motor Passenger Services)
- NAICS Code: 485991
Rationale for Sole Source
The sole-source award to Battles Transportation, Inc. was justified due to the urgent need to prevent a lapse in critical wheelchair van services. Battles was identified as a certified SDVOSB possessing the necessary Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission (WMATC) license, which is a mandatory requirement for operating in the region. This short-term contract bridges the gap while a competitive, long-term procurement is prepared.
Future Opportunity
The VA intends to solicit a long-term contract for these wheelchair van services in the near future. This upcoming solicitation is planned as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Interested SDVOSBs should monitor SAM.gov for the release of this new opportunity.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Dan Feng Lu at danfeng.lu@va.gov.