Taxi Services - Birmingham VA Medical Center
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Birmingham VA Medical Center, is soliciting quotes for Taxi Services to transport beneficiaries. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment for a base year and four option years, covering the period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. Quotes are due by March 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The Birmingham VA Medical Center requires comprehensive taxi services for discharged patients who are medically cleared and do not require further support, aiming to maintain bed availability. Services are needed seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, primarily supporting discharged patients between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Transportation will be provided to residences or family homes within a 125-mile radius of the Birmingham VA Medical Center.
Key requirements include:
- Utilizing Google Maps for economical route computation.
- Vehicles must be equipped for direct communication, have functioning heating/air conditioning, be clean, well-maintained, and include safety items (fire extinguishers, first aid kits, flashlights).
- Drivers must possess knowledge of the Birmingham metropolitan area, speak and understand English, hold a valid driver's license, and maintain professionalism.
- The contractor must maintain patient information confidentiality (HIPAA).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2031 (Base year + 4 option years)
- Base Year: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027
- Option Year 1: April 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028
- Option Year 2: April 1, 2028 - March 31, 2029
- Option Year 3: April 1, 2029 - March 31, 2030
- Option Year 4: April 1, 2030 - March 31, 2031
- NAICS Code: 485310 (Taxi Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 Million
- PSC: V226 (Taxicab Services)
- Place of Performance: Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL 35233, United States
Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: March 13, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST.
- Questions Due: March 2, 2026, by 9:00 AM EST.
- Submission Email: Michael.barton@va.gov
- Required Documents: Completed Limitations on Subcontracting certificate, letter describing vehicle details, establishment information, and a Certificate of Insurance.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Award will be based on a comparative evaluation in accordance with Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 12).
- Invoicing: Monthly.
- Driver Reporting: Quarterly driver's license status reports required.
Point of Contact
Michael Barton (Michael.barton@va.gov)