V119--Altoona VAMC Wheelchair Van Transportation Service

SOL #: 36C24425R0066Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)
PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, United States

Place of Performance

Altoona, PA

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991)

PSC

Other Cargo And Freight Services (V119)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 17, 2025
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Last Updated
Oct 16, 2025
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Response Deadline
Jul 14, 2025, 3:00 PM

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.

This is a Request for Proposals for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested.

Brief Description:

Purpose: VA Altoona Healthcare is seeking to award a five-year Indefinitely Delivery, Indefinitely Quantity (IDIQ) contract for wheelchair van services to transport patients including physically or mentally handicapped individuals in wheelchairs, manual and powered, and aged and infirm persons, their attendants and personal belongings throughout the VA Altoona Healthcare (VAMC Altoona) service area. The Contractor agrees to furnish non-emergent, wheelchair van services, 24-hours per day, seven days per week, (to include all federal holidays) for all Beneficial Travel eligible patients of the VA Altoona Healthcare.

Types of patient transfers could include but are not limited to: in house to community care appointments, appointments to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), from patients own residence to appointments within the community or to the main campus or the outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Care provided during transfer of a patient shall be according to the orders of the attending physician. The Contractor shall have available the appropriate number of vehicles to provide services in a timely manner as outlined by the contract. Performance shall be in accordance with the requirements contained in this PWS and standards of the Pennsylvania DOH, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, and the Joint Commission.

Please see attachments for instructions and additional required information.

People

Points of Contact

Cynthia LaemmerhirtContract SpecialistPRIMARY
Victoria DrozSECONDARY

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