V212--Baltimore VAMC Wheelchair Van Transportation Services
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 Contract Office 5, is soliciting proposals for Non-Emergent Wheelchair Van Transportation Services for the Baltimore VA Medical Center (VAMC) and its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will be a Multiple Award Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with shared capacity. Proposals are due by May 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
Contractors will provide comprehensive non-emergent wheelchair van transportation services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. This includes furnishing all vehicles, personnel, management, supplies, equipment, and necessary reporting. Services cover patient transport, including luggage, medical records, and comfort items. The place of performance is primarily the Baltimore VAMC in Maryland, with services potentially extending to CBOCs and affiliated healthcare clinics in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Multiple Award Firm Fixed Price IDIQ, Shared Capacity
- Period of Performance: Anticipated five years, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031.
- Estimated Value: Minimum guaranteed amount of $1,000.00, with a maximum contract ceiling of $50,000,000.00.
- Awards: The VA intends to award up to three (3) contracts.
Eligibility & Evaluation
This acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and listed in the SBA database as an SDVOSB at the time of offer submission and prior to award. The NAICS code is 485991 (Special Needs Transportation) with a $19 Million size standard. Evaluation will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Volume I (Technical - Non-price) and Volume II (Price), adhering to specific submission requirements including SF 1449, cover letter, technical capability, fleet data, company stability, experience, insurance, personnel qualifications, and past performance references.
Key Amendments & Clarifications
Several amendments have been issued:
- Amendment 0005 clarifies that while the VA does not require a specific license for this contract, contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for non-emergent wheelchair van transportation services. This may include a Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) license, and bidders are responsible for determining and obtaining any required licenses.
- Amendment 0004 updated the Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) language in section B.3, specifically concerning the Price/Cost Schedule.
- Amendment 0003 provided responses to vendor inquiries (Q&A), updated the Performance Work Statement (B.2), Evaluation Criteria (E.6), and Supplemental Instructions to Offerors (E.8), and confirmed the proposal due date extension to May 1, 2026.
- Amendment 0001 removed the B.2 Multiple Award Task Order Contract section and revised the Performance Work Statement and Price/Cost Schedule.
- Wage Determinations: Multiple U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act (SCA) are included for various counties in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Bidders must incorporate these minimum wage rates and fringe benefits into their proposals for compliance and accurate cost estimation.
Submission & Contact
Proposals are due by May 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. Questions were due by April 15, 2026. For inquiries, contact Dan Feng Lu, Contract Specialist, at DanFeng.Lu@va.gov.