V212--Non-Emergent Medical Transportation Services
Overview
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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) has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Non-Emergent Medical Transportation Services to support the VA RR&D Cleveland FES Center and affiliated healthcare clinics. This requirement involves transporting research participants to and from designated medical appointments in the Cleveland, OH area. This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Government anticipates releasing the formal solicitation on or about January 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary vehicles, personnel, management, supplies, equipment, and reporting to furnish non-emergency transportation services. Key requirements include ensuring transport personnel are appropriately licensed, certified, and qualified under applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The contractor must also ensure the safety and welfare of patients and VA property during transport, replacing any damaged or lost mobility devices or personal belongings at their expense. Transportation requests, changes, and cancellations will be placed exclusively by authorized VA personnel, and all patient pickups and drop-offs must adhere to the ordering, check-in, and reporting procedures outlined in the Performance Work Statement.
Place of Performance
Services will primarily support the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106. Transport will occur between research participants' homes and various facilities, including the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, MetroHealth Medical Center’s Old Brooklyn Health Center, Cleveland Clinic, and University Hospitals.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 485991 (Special Needs Transportation)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about January 27, 2026
- Anticipated Period of Performance: March 15, 2026, through February 14, 2027, with three 1-year option periods.
- Published Date: January 21, 2026
Important Notes
This notice is for information only and is NOT a Request for Competitive Offers. Potential offerors should NOT respond to this notice. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the Contract Opportunities website (SAM.gov) for the release of the formal solicitation and any subsequent amendments. Offerors must also ensure they are properly registered in SAM.gov prior to any award.