V225--FY26 (BASE+4) 561-26-3-482-0008 BLS/SCT Ambulance Services (VA-26-00046671)
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO 2), intends to solicit proposals for Basic Life Support (BLS), Specialty Care Transport (SCT), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) Ambulance Services for the VA New Jersey Healthcare System, East Orange and Lyons Campuses. This will be a single-award firm-fixed price contract. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be issued on or about May 18, 2026, with proposals likely due around June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all required labor, material, equipment, and supervision for BLS, SCT, and/or CCT Ambulance Services. Services must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for eligible Veteran beneficiaries. The contractor must conform to all Federal, State, and local regulations governing ambulance transport services, including Federal Department of Transportation Regulations at 49 CFR Part 391.11-391.13.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Single-Award
- Period of Performance: Expected August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2031, with four (4) option years.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
- NAICS Code: 621910 – Ambulance Services (Size Standard: $22.5 Million)
- Product Service Code: V225 – Transportation-Travel: Ambulance
- Place of Performance: VA New Jersey Healthcare System, East Orange and Lyons Campuses, East Orange, NJ 07018.
Submission & Evaluation
This procurement will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. The RFP will be posted on www.SAM.gov, and interested contractors are responsible for downloading all solicitation documents and amendments. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of proposal submission.
Key Dates & Contact
- RFP Anticipated Release: On or about May 18, 2026
- Anticipated Proposal Due Date: June 15, 2026 (5:00 PM ET)
- Questions: Direct via email to Michelle Harsch at Michelle.Harsch@va.gov. The subject line must include "RFP 36C24226R0087". Telephone requests will not be accepted.