EMERGENCY Bridge Wheelchair Hired Car Transport
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262), has awarded a short-term, firm-fixed-price bridge contract for EMERGENCY Bridge Wheelchair Hired Car Transport services in San Diego, CA. This award, valued at $837,784.00, ensures continuity of Non-Emergent Medical Transportation (NEMT) services for the San Diego VA Healthcare System (SDVAHCS) due to a protest on a previously awarded long-term contract.
Scope of Work
This bridge contract provides essential Non-Emergent Medical Transportation (NEMT) Services for the San Diego VA Healthcare System. These services are statutorily required to transport veterans.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Bridge Contract
- Duration: 4 months (March 7, 2026, to July 6, 2026)
- Value: $837,784.00
- Set-Aside: Not applicable for this sole source award. However, market research for the underlying NEMT services previously indicated adequate SDVOSB competition.
- Award Date: March 6, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA
Evaluation
This contract action was not awarded competitively due to unusual and compelling urgency, as per FAR 13.106-1(b)(2). It is a sole source justification necessitated by a protest against a prior competitive award (36C26226D0044), which prevented its performance.
Additional Notes
This bridge contract is a temporary measure. The agency intends to finalize a long-term contract for NEMT services after the resolution of the protest. Bidders interested in future NEMT opportunities should monitor SAM.gov for subsequent solicitations once the protest outcome is determined.