V212--Non-Emergent Medical Transportation Services
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
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), Network Contracting Office 10, is seeking quotations for Non-Emergent Medical Transportation Services to support the Cleveland FES Center in Cleveland, OH. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Quotations are due by February 27, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-emergency ambulatory and wheelchair/ambulette transportation services for research participants attending study visits and medical appointments. Key requirements include door-to-door assistance, use of licensed, registered, insured, and ADA-compliant vehicles, and qualified drivers trained in CPR, First Aid, and passenger assistance. Services are provided on an as-ordered basis, with routine trips requiring at least 24 hours' advance notice. Stretcher transports or EMT-level staffing are not required. The estimated historical volume is approximately 270 round trips per fiscal year. Place of performance includes the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center and potentially other affiliated medical centers in the Cleveland area.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (approx. March 15, 2026 - March 14, 2027) with three subsequent 1-year Option Years.
- Estimated Value: $19 Million (Note: This appears to be an estimated program value).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 485991 (Special Needs Transportation).
- Offer Due Date: February 27, 2026, 3:30 PM EST.
- Questions Due Date: February 13, 2026, 3:30 PM EST.
- Published Date: February 5, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability (Acceptable/Unacceptable), Past Performance (Acceptable/Unacceptable/Neutral), and Price.
Additional Notes
Offerors must have an active SAM registration at the time of submission. The Service Contract Act Wage Determinations # 2015-4727 (Revision No. 28, dated 12/03/2025) applies to this acquisition, covering the Ohio counties of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina. Bidders must ensure their labor costs comply with the specified wage rates and fringe benefits ($5.55 per hour for Health & Welfare). Quotations must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Christopher R Powell (Christopher.Powell@va.gov). Electronic invoicing is required.