MVHAHCS Ground Ambulance IDIQ RFQ Combined Pre-Solicitation Notice and Solicitation Notice
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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), Network Contracting Office 23, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (36C26326Q0088) for Ground Ambulance Services for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVHAHCS). This unrestricted opportunity seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive non-emergency ambulance transportation. An amendment has been issued, clarifying submission instructions and reducing the contract ceiling. Offers are due March 25, 2026, at 17:00 Central Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide 24/7 non-emergency ground ambulance transportation services, including Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Critical Care Transport (CCT), and Gurney/Litter Transports. Services are for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, its Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and affiliated healthcare clinics. Key requirements include qualified personnel (EMTs, CCTPs) with background investigations, compliant vehicles, and the use of VetRide or VA-Approved Transportation Software. Specific response times are mandated for scheduled, emergent, and unscheduled transports.
Contract Details
This is a 5-year Firm Fixed Price, Single Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The ordering period is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, consisting of a base year and four 12-month option periods. The maximum contract ceiling has been amended to $4,000,000.00, with a guaranteed minimum of $1,000.00 over the five-year period. This acquisition is unrestricted, utilizing NAICS Code 621910 (Ambulance Services) and Product Service Code V225. The place of performance is Minneapolis, MN.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov. Submissions must include a Volume I (Pricing) and a Volume II (Technical and Past Performance). The technical portion requires a capability narrative demonstrating the ability to execute Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements. Offerors must complete the Critical Care Transport Capabilities Confirmation and provide up to three past performance references. Electronic submissions should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF for text documents and Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets; zip files or linked documents are not accepted. Evaluation will be based on Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Bidders must also adhere to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (DOL WD 2015-4945 R30) under the Service Contract Act, factoring minimum wage rates and fringe benefits into proposals.
Important Notes
An amendment (S06) has been posted, clarifying instructions, correcting discrepancies between the Schedule and PWS, and updating the contract ceiling. Offerors must submit revised proposals reflecting these changes. Technical questions are due by March 13, 2026, at 17:00 Central Time. The final offer deadline is March 25, 2026, at 17:00 Central Time. Contact Jeffrey Brown at Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov for inquiries.