V119--Altoona VAMC Wheelchair Van Transportation Service
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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 4, has issued a Solicitation for Wheelchair Van Transportation Services for the Altoona VA Medical Center (VAMC) and its Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). This requirement is for non-emergent transportation services, available 24/7. The contract is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with an estimated value of $19 Million. This acquisition is unrestricted. Proposals were due Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. (Note: This due date precedes the opportunity's published date of April 29, 2026.)
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary vehicles, personnel, management, supplies, and equipment for non-emergent wheelchair transportation. Services include transporting veterans (manual or power chairs), potentially with VA staff and equipment, and miscellaneous items. Key requirements include:
- Courteous and professional personnel with valid licenses.
- Safe, comfortable vehicles meeting all regulations, equipped with first-aid kits.
- Drivers with specific experience and clean records.
- Utilization of VetRide Vendor Portal or VA-approved software for trip requests and data.
- Adherence to specific response times.
- Maintenance of a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and cooperation with the Government's Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
- Compliance with federal, state, local regulations, including HIPAA and environmental management.
- Specific protocols for handling COVID-19 positive patients and other infectious diseases.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 04/20/2026 through 04/19/2031
- Estimated Value: $19 Million
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 485991 (Special Needs Transportation)
- Size Standard: $19 Million
- Applicable: Service Contract Labor Standards Act
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (Note: This date precedes the opportunity's published date of April 29, 2026.)
- Proposals Due: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 10:00 AM EST (Note: This date precedes the opportunity's published date of April 29, 2026.)
- Evaluation Factors: Technical and past performance, when combined, are more important than price.
- Contact: Cynthia A Laemmerhirt, Contract Specialist, Cynthia.Laemmerhirt@va.gov.
Important Attachments & Notes
- Subcontracting Limitations: Offerors must certify compliance with VAAR 852.219-75 regarding limitations on subcontracting. Failure to provide this certification will render the offer ineligible.
- Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ): Bidders should be aware of the criteria used to assess past performance, covering compliance, timeliness, management, communication, and quality.
- VA Rules of Behavior: Personnel requiring access to VA information systems must comply with the VA Information Security Rules of Behavior for Non-Organizational Users.
- Wage Determinations: Multiple Wage Determinations (WDs) are included for various Pennsylvania counties (Blair, Cambria, Centre, Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, Juniata, Mifflin, Bedford, Somerset, Huntingdon, Clinton, Indiana). Bidders must factor these minimum wage rates and fringe benefits into their proposals to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act.