Combined Synopsis Solicitation: Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens - Ambulance Services
Overview
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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 Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Field Acquisition Office (FAO), is soliciting quotes for Ambulance Services at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens in Ayer, MA. This is a Small Business Set-Aside for an indefinite delivery/requirements contract with firm-fixed unit pricing. The services include both scheduled and emergency medical transportation. Quotes are due by April 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services on an as-needed basis. Key services include:
- Unscheduled Emergency Medical Transport: 24/7 availability with a 15-minute response time for medical emergencies.
- Scheduled Medical Transport: Non-emergency transport to/from medical appointments, specialized clinics, or airports, requiring a minimum of 48 hours' notice.
- Provision of all necessary supplies, equipment, licensed staff (EMTs, paramedics), and expertise.
- Compliance with Massachusetts licensing and certification requirements.
- Development of a contingency plan for catastrophic incidents.
- Submission of monthly summary reports to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite delivery/requirements type contract with firm-fixed unit prices.
- Period of Performance: One base year with four, 12-month option years, anticipated to start July 1, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 621910 (Ambulance Service) with a $22.5 million small business size standard.
- Incumbent: Medstar Ambulance Service, with a contract awarded in May 2020 for $602,000.00, ending June 30, 2026.
- Funding: Funds are not presently available; award is contingent upon fund availability.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Justin Wray at jwray@bop.gov in PDF format. Quotes must utilize Standard Form 1449 and any additional required forms.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on price and past performance, considering the total aggregate pricing (base year plus all option years).
- Requirements: Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and include their Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number. Compliance with FAR 52.222-54, E-Verify Requirements, is also mandatory.
Additional Notes
All future information, including amendments, will be distributed solely through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site. Assistance with SAM registration or quote preparation is available through the APEX Accelerators program.