V225--Non-Emergency Ambulance Services at Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital in Hines, IL.
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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified contractors for Non-Emergency Ambulance Services at the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital in Hines, IL, and its associated clinics. Services will cover areas within Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Responses are due by June 1, 2026, 3:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all vehicles, personnel, management, supplies, and equipment for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) services. The place of performance is variable, serving Veterans with pick-up or drop-off locations across Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin.
Estimated Annual Quantities:
- BLS Non-emergency trips: 5,400 one-way trips
- BLS loaded mileage: 20,000 miles
- ALS Non-emergency trips: 200 one-way trips
- ALS loaded mileage: 1,200 miles
- CCT trips: 50 one-way trips
- Waiting Time: 10 units (15-minute intervals)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 621910 - Ambulance Services
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, 3:00 PM local time
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; market research will determine if it will be set aside for veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs/VOSBs), small businesses, or full and open competition.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit capability statements via email to scott.sands2@va.gov. Submissions should include:
- Organization name, address, email, website, phone, size, and ownership type.
- Tailored capability statements, vehicle fleet size, and documentation supporting organizational and staff capability.
- Details on administrative and management structure if significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated.
Evaluation & Purpose
This is a market research effort to ascertain industry capacity and will inform the method of procurement and any applicable socioeconomic set-aside. For any future set-aside contracts, 13 CFR §125.6 (Limitations on Subcontracting) will apply, requiring no more than 50% of the contract value to be paid to firms not similarly situated.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice only and does not constitute a request for quotes. The government will not assume financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding.