V225--Non-Emergent Ground Ambulance CON120 Southern Arizona VA Health Care System

Award Notice

• Award Number: 36C26226D0047

• Awardee Name: AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE OF COCHISE COUNTY LLC

• Award Amount: $3,583,895.50

• Award Date: 02-18-2026

• Contractor's UEI: U7QBKGWAWK63

• Awardee Address: 4266 INDUSTRY DR STE 3, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635

• Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q0122

• Subject: SAVAHCS GROUND AMBULANCE SVC CON120

• Product Service Code (PSC): V225

• NAICS Code: 621910

• Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO22 Network Contracting, New Mexico VA Health Care System, 1501 San Pedro Drive SE, Albuquerque NM 87108

• Contracting Office Zip Code: 87108

• Contract Specialist: Rochelle Bennett (Rochelle.Bennett@va.gov)

• Recovery Act Funds: No

• Notice Type: Archive (15 days after award date)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides answers to questions submitted by potential bidders regarding Solicitation 36C26226Q0122.

• The amendment addresses questions related to Critical Care Transport (CCT) capabilities, non-emergent transportation, subcontracting, controlled rates, EMT certification training, driver's license file updates, patient luggage limitations, and exceptions to on-time arrival requirements.

• The amendment does not appear to change the proposal submission deadline or evaluation factors, but clarifies requirements that bidders must address in their proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for ground ambulance services to be provided to the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS), its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and affiliated healthcare clinics. The services are required on an as-needed basis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays.

• Provision of Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) ambulance services.

• Services must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including Arizona State Certificate of Necessity.

• Contractor personnel must meet specific qualifications, including EMT/CCTP certifications and valid driver's licenses.

• Vehicles must meet all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and safety standards.

• Contractor must utilize the VetRide Vendor Portal or VA-Approved Transportation Software for all patient transports.

• Adherence to specific response times for scheduled and unscheduled transports.

• Compliance with COVID-19 and other infectious disease protocols.

• Maintenance of a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and adherence to Minimum Performance Standards.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Contract.

• Period of Performance: February 1, 2026, through September 30, 2030 (includes base period and four option periods).

• NAICS Code: 621910 - Ambulance Services.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code size standard is $22.5 Million.

• Offers must be submitted in two separate files: File #1 (General Information and Price/Cost Schedule) and File #2 (Special Standards of Responsibility).

• Key submission requirements include completing SF 1449, providing proof of training/certifications/licenses, and agreeing to contract terms.

• Evaluation will be based on Price.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the offer due date.

• A site visit is scheduled for December 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. MST.

• Questions are due by December 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. MST.

• This acquisition is an Unrestricted acquisition set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 621910 with a Size Standard of $22.5 Million.

• Providers must possess an Arizona State Certificate of Necessity to be eligible for award.

• The contract will be administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO22 Network Contracting.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and invoices submitted monthly.

• Supplemental insurance requirements include General Liability and Automobile Liability coverage.