V119--Altoona VAMC Wheelchair Van Transportation Service
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for Wheelchair Van Transportation Services for the VA Altoona Medical Center in Altoona, PA. This upcoming opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The full solicitation is anticipated to be posted on www.sam.gov on or about April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision of comprehensive Wheelchair Van Transportation Services to support the VA Altoona Medical Center.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation (for an upcoming solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 485991 (Special Needs Transportation)
- Size Standard: $19 Million
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about April 10, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Response Due: May 11, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time
- Published Date: March 31, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This opportunity is open to qualified small businesses. Potential offerors are responsible for actively monitoring www.sam.gov for the release of the full solicitation package and any subsequent amendments. All questions regarding this procurement must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Cynthia Laemmerhirt, at cynthia.laemmerhirt@va.gov; telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory prior to any contract award.
Additional Notes
This notice serves solely as a pre-solicitation announcement and is not a request for competitive offers. It does not obligate the Government to award a contract or to reimburse offerors for any proposal preparation costs. No further information will be available until the official solicitation is issued.