V119--Special Mode Transportation for VANCHCS
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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, plans to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for special mode transportation services for beneficiaries of the VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). This is a Presolicitation notice. The requirement is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The solicitation is anticipated to be issued around March 26, 2026, with responses due by April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide special mode transportation services to beneficiaries of the VA Northern California Health Care System. Services must be rendered in accordance with a Performance Work Statement (PWS), which will be included in the forthcoming solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 36C26126Q0457
- Anticipated Issue Date: On or about March 26, 2026
- Anticipated Response Date: April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST)
- NAICS Code: 485999 (Other Cargo And Freight Services)
- Size Standard: $19 Million
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- This requirement is set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
- The Government will verify SDVOSB status through the SBA's certification search portal (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/) for the specified NAICS code.
- Contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov, ensuring their purpose of registration reflects "ALL AWARDS" to be eligible for award.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Emily Trinh, Contract Specialist
- Email: Emily.Trinh@va.gov