Non-Emergent Ground Ambulance CON94 Northern Arizona VA Health Care System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Non-Emergent Ground Ambulance Services. This opportunity seeks to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to NAVAHCS and its associated clinics in Prescott, AZ. Responses are due by May 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be required to provide non-emergent BLS and ALS ambulance services on an as-needed basis, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. This includes furnishing all necessary vehicles, personnel, management, supplies, equipment, and reporting. Services will support eligible beneficiaries of NAVAHCS, and may involve transporting miscellaneous items with patients.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated NAICS Code: 621910 – Ambulance Services
- Estimated Contract Value: $22.5 Million
- Anticipated Ordering Period: Date of Award through September 30, 2030
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 3:00 PM Mountain Time
- Published: April 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit a capability statement demonstrating their qualifications and ability to perform the required services. Submissions must include: company name, address, point of contact, UEI number, Cage Code, Tax ID Number, type of small business, and proof of an Arizona Department of Health Services Certificate of Necessity (CON) for the service area and level of service. Submissions should be emailed to Rochelle.Bennett@va.gov.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The VA is mandated to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). If an inadequate number of SDVOSB responses are received, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be pursued. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and the VetBiz Registry (for SDVOSB/VOSB).
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation or request for proposals. It does not obligate the government to award a contract. No sub-contracting opportunities are anticipated.