V999--VALB Shuttle & Valet SVCs
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 the VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS), has issued a Sources Sought Announcement to identify qualified firms for non-emergent wheelchair, stretcher, and ambulatory transportation services. This market research aims to determine the appropriate procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside or unrestricted competition). Responses are due April 3, 2026, by 11:00 AM MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes comprehensive shuttle and valet services at the VALBHCS campus in Long Beach, CA.
- Shuttle Services: Provide three (3) 20-passenger ADA compliant buses and Class B licensed drivers. Service operates Monday-Friday, 6 am - 6 pm, 52 weeks a year (excluding Federal Holidays). Includes vehicle maintenance, fueling, licensing, registration, and VA logo application.
- Cart Services: Provide three (3) 6-8 passenger electric vehicles/golf carts, Class C drivers, and a 24-hour dispatcher. Service operates 24/7, 52 weeks a year. Includes vehicle maintenance, fueling, licensing, registration, and VA logo application.
- Valet Services: Provide full valet parking and front door services for beneficiaries, personnel, and visitors. A key performance indicator is a maximum seven (7) minute wait time for both parking and retrieval. Service hours are Monday-Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 12:30 A.M., with peak traffic from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
- Personnel Requirements: Drivers must be at least 18 years old with one year of experience, possessing clean driving and criminal records. All personnel must be presentable, wear uniforms, and undergo background investigations (Special Agreement Checks, LOW RISK sensitivity).
- Additional Requirements: Installation of 20 new signs and weatherproof stickers on 60 existing signs on campus.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought Announcement (Notice Identifier: d57b8c3bb8b143ca967d525ac28c2698)
- Estimated Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2031 (Base year plus four option years).
- NAICS Code: 485991 (Special Needs Transportation)
- Product Service Code: V999 (Other Transportation Travel And Relocation Services)
- Place of Performance: Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, VA Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901E 7th ST Long Beach CA 90822.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
The VA is mandated to consider a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. If responses from SDVOSB firms are insufficient, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be pursued. All interested offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, and SDVOSB/VOSB firms must also be registered with SBA VetCert.
Submission Requirements
- Response Deadline: April 3, 2026, by 11:00 AM MST.
- Submission Method: Email to katharine.robert@va.gov.
- Subject Line: "36C26226Q0512 – Shuttle and Valet Services, VALB".
- Required Information: Include SAM UEI, business size status, documentation of technical expertise, and an informal quote using the provided price schedule.
Important Notes
This is for market research purposes only; it is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation is currently available. The Government will not pay for response costs. The included Statement of Work is a draft and not final. No inquiries will be accepted at this time.