V212--NEW SMT NORTH WHEELCHAIR AND STRETCHER TRANSPORT
Overview
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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), specifically Network Contracting Office 8, is soliciting proposals for non-emergent wheelchair and stretcher transportation services for the Lake City VA Medical Center and its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics within the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside with an estimated value of $19 Million for the base period. Offers are due by May 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary vehicles, personnel, management, supplies, and equipment to offer non-emergent wheelchair and stretcher transportation services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Key requirements include:
- Transport of patient luggage, medical records, and medication.
- Courteous, professional personnel with valid driver's licenses and required certifications, subject to background investigations (SAC).
- Compliance with TB exposure control policy and personnel TB testing.
- Vehicles meeting federal, state, and local regulations, maintained clean and in good repair.
- Utilization of VetRide or VA-approved transportation software.
- Maintaining a Quality Control Plan (QCP).
- Compliance with COVID-19 and other infectious disease protocols, including providing necessary PPE.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Requirements Contract
- Period of Performance: Base period from Date of Award through July 31, 2027, with four 12-month option periods extending through July 31, 2031.
- Estimated Value: $19 Million (for the base period).
- Product Service Code: V212 (Motor Passenger Services)
- NAICS Code: 485991
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: May 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
- Submission: Invoices must be submitted electronically via HCFA 1500 format within 30 days of service.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on Best Value to the Government, considering Technical factors (Performance Plan, QCP, Vehicles/Equipment, Staffing, VetRide utilization) and Price.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified as an SDVOSB by the SBA and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer and award. Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) for services (50% to non-SDVOSB firms) is required.
Notes
The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses related to compliance, insurance, security, and payment procedures. Service Contract Act wage determinations are provided for various Florida and Georgia counties. The primary point of contact is Victor J Mercado at victor.mercado@va.gov or 352-214-6492.