V225--Non-Emergency Ambulance Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242), is soliciting proposals for Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportation Services for eligible Veterans. This requirement covers the Canandaigua, New York VAMC and the Rochester, New York Outpatient Clinic (ROPC), with services extending across various locations within New York State. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by April 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive non-emergency ambulance services, including Non-Emergent Stretcher Transports, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Life Support (ALS). This entails supplying all necessary vehicles, personnel, management, supplies, and equipment. Services include transporting patients, their luggage, medical records, and medication. Personnel must be certified, licensed, and meet all federal, state, and local requirements, including specific driving record standards for drivers and certification standards for EMTs and Paramedics. Vehicles must also comply with all applicable regulations and safety standards. The contractor will be required to utilize the VetRide Vendor Portal or other VA-approved transportation software for trip requests and claims, and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP), adhering to COVID-19 and other infectious disease protocols.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: From the date of award through April 30, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Variable within New York State, encompassing the Canandaigua VAMC, ROPC, other VA Medical Centers, hospitals, CBOCs, non-VA medical facilities, community care facilities, and veteran residences.
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- NAICS Code: 621910 (Ambulance Service)
- Size Standard: $22.5 Million
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically by the deadline of April 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Key submission requirements include the solicitation number, offeror information, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, evaluation factor information, and all required certifications. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary and may reject any or all offers.
Key Considerations
Bidders must account for the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4161, Revision No. 32), which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for the Service Contract Act in New York Counties of Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne. This determination is critical for accurate labor cost calculations and ensuring compliance with federal labor laws. All questions regarding this solicitation are due by April 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, and should be sent via email to Lisa.Harris4@va.gov.