V225-- CBOC Ground Ambulance Transport - NWI
Overview
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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 the NWI VA Health Care System in Omaha, Nebraska, is soliciting quotes for Non-Emergent Ground Ambulance Transportation Services. This procurement is an Unrestricted Request for Quotes (RFQ) under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), aiming to award one Firm Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due by February 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive non-emergent ambulance transportation services, including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Specialty Care/Critical Care Transport (SCT/CCT) (Tiers 1, 2, and 3). Services involve transporting patients, luggage, medical records, and comfort items. Key requirements include ensuring contractor personnel (EMTs, Paramedics, CCTPs, Ambulance Drivers) are qualified, maintaining ambulances to federal, state, and local regulations, utilizing the VetRide Vendor Portal or VA-approved software, adhering to specific response times, and complying with patient welfare, incident reporting, invoicing, and infectious disease protocols (e.g., COVID-19 PPE and vehicle cleaning).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Date of Award through February 28, 2031, with five ordering periods.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 621910 (Ambulance Services) with a size standard of $22.5 million.
- Place of Performance: NWI VA Health Care System, 4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, NE 68105.
Submission & Evaluation
Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer. Quotes will be accepted only from responsible contractors. Evaluation will consider technical submission, past performance, SDVOSB/VOSB status, and price, in accordance with FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3.
Key Deadlines
- Technical Questions Due: February 6, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Quotes Due: February 20, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Published Date: January 30, 2026
Additional Notes
Several Wage Determinations (2015-5351, 2015-5005, 2015-5771) are attached, which are critical for calculating labor costs and ensuring compliance with the Service Contract Act and related Executive Orders. All communications and submissions should be directed via email to Amanda Patterson-Elliott, Contract Specialist, at amanda.patterson-elliott@va.gov.