V225--Urgent & Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport
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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263), is soliciting quotes for Urgent & Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport Services (RFQ 36C26326Q0315) for the Omaha VA Medical Center and its associated facilities. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Services include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Specialty Care/Critical Care Transport (SCT/CCT) on an as-needed, 24/7 basis. Quotes are due February 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive ground ambulance services, including urgent and non-emergent stretcher transportation. This encompasses BLS, ALS, and SCT/CCT tiers, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Services involve transporting patients, luggage, medical records, and comfort items. Personnel must meet specific qualifications (EMTs, Paramedics, Drivers), undergo background checks, and TB testing. Vehicles must comply with federal, state, and local regulations and be properly maintained. The contractor is required to utilize the VetRide Vendor Portal or VA-approved transportation software for all transports and adhere to COVID-19 and other infectious disease protocols, including PPE usage and vehicle cleaning.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Ordering periods from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Services are for the Omaha VA Medical Center and its associated facilities, with performance variable within Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri, including specific VA facilities and local airports. The primary client is the Department of Veterans Affairs NWI Omaha VA Health Care Systems, Omaha, NE 68105.
- Product/Service Code: V225 (Ambulance Service).
- NAICS Code: 621910 (Ambulance Services) with a size standard of $22.5 million.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Offerors registered as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) will receive full credit in the evaluation.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 6, 2026, by 5:00 PM CST.
- Quotes Due: February 20, 2026, by 5:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: All questions and quotes must be sent via email to Amanda Patterson-Elliott at amanda.patterson-elliott@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated based on technical submission, past performance, SDVOSB/VOSB status, and price.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of offer.
Important Notes
Bidders must provide a price quote for all data elements shaded in yellow in the Schedule of Services – Price Schedule. Failure to follow submission instructions may result in an unacceptable quote. The solicitation includes various FAR and VAAR clauses. Multiple Wage Determinations (2015-5351, 2015-5005, 2015-5771) are applicable, covering various counties in Nebraska and Iowa, establishing minimum wage and benefit rates for labor costs.