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ID: 36C25026Q7571 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Description

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office (NCO-10), is seeking to procure ambulance services for the Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Administration Ambulatory Care Center (VAACC) located in Columbus, Ohio.

This facility serves over 42,000 veterans and handles more than 504,000 outpatient visits annually. The goal of this contract is to provide non-emergency and emergency ambulance transportation services to veterans in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all required labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services. Services include:
1. Emergent and non-emergent stretcher transports.
2. BLS and ALS ambulance services available 24/7.
3. Transportation of miscellaneous items such as luggage and medical records at no additional cost.
4. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding personnel qualifications and vehicle standards.
5. Provision of qualified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Critical Care Transport Paramedics (CCTPs).
6. Adherence to response times for scheduled and urgent transport requests.
7. Maintenance of a tuberculosis exposure control policy for contractor personnel.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a base period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with options for additional ordering periods.

Place of Performance
Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center (VAACC), 420 North James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Bidder Requirements
This solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SB). Bidders must provide proof of relevant licenses and certifications for personnel providing ambulance services. EMTs and CCTPs must meet all state requirements for their respective tiers and pass background checks without felony convictions in the past five years.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity for ambulance services at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center (VAACC) in Columbus, Ohio appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior awards under 36C25024D7571, with First Care Ohio as the awardee. The prior work includes ambulance transportation services for the same VAACC, with performance periods spanning 01/01/24–06/30/26 and additional contract periods in 2024–2026, totaling $5,374,648 (plus related contract awards of $2,221,565 and $2,157,588). The scope described for this RFQ—24/7 BLS/ALS ambulance transport and compliance with VA and state EMS requirements—appears to be a continuation of the same facility-specific ambulance service effort.
Posted:
Amendment Snapshot: Amendment 0003 extends the offer-submission deadline for RFQ 36C25026Q7571 to July 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT and publishes responses to five previously overlooked questions. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment; all other solicitation terms remain unchanged.
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Amendment 0004

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Amendment Snapshot: Amendment 0003 clarifies that offerors must price only the existing BLS, ALS, and Stretcher/Lay-Flat CLINs; CCT trips are not ordered in Columbus, must not be billed at the ALS rate, and no CCT CLIN will be added. The updated PWS language for the D.4 certification is attached, but either PWS version is acceptable if D.4 is completed. Stretcher/Lay-Flat transportation remains authorized for non-medical-need patients, and vendors are encouraged to price it without EMTs/paramedics. The proposal and past-performance questionnaire deadline is July 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
Posted:
Amendment Snapshot:
  • Amendment 0002 confirms the requirement is a total Small Business set-aside; SDVOSBs may compete if they qualify as small businesses. It corrects erroneous solicitation language. 36C25026Q7571 0002.docx
  • Bidders must price every CLIN, including ALS, BLS, and stretcher services. The solicitation is a follow-on requirement; the incumbent is First Care Ohio, LLC, under contract 36C25024D7571. 36C25026Q7571_2.docx
  • The updated RFQ and compliance checklist require complete contractor, UEI, socioeconomic-certification, and pricing information; omissions may make quotes noncompliant. D.1 36C25026Q7571 RFQ 7.6.2026.docx D.7 Compliance Checklist updated 7.6.2026.docx
  • The offer deadline remains July 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
Posted:
Amendment Snapshot: Amendment 0001 corrects the required operational start date to September 1, 2026. Offerors should use the updated D.6 Statement of Start Date Confirmation updated; using the original form will not automatically disqualify an offer because its conflicting dates will be interpreted as intending September 1. The response deadline remains July 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Amendment acknowledgment is required for award consideration. See the 36C25026Q7571_1.docx for submission instructions.
Posted:
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Publicizing, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SB), and will be competed in accordance with FAR 12,. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 621910 Ambulance Services, with a small business size standard of $ 22.5 Million Dollars. The FSC/PSC is V225 Transportation/Travel/Relocation Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Ambulance. The Network Contracting Office (NCO-10) is seeking to purchase Ambulance Service. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Attachments attached document: D.1 36C25026Q7571 RFQ. attached document: D.2 WD 2015-4729 Rev 33 Columbus 13 May 2026. attached document: D.3 Statement of FAR 52.222-41 - Statement of DoL WD Compliance. attached document: D.4 Statement of FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting Compliance. attached document: D.5 Past Performance Questionnaire. attached document: D.6 Statement of Start Date Confirmation attached document: D.7 Required Compliance Checklist.

Overview

Agency
VISN 10: Healthcare System (VISN-10) [VA - VHA]
Response Deadline
Past Due
Posted
(updated: )
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
621910 - Ambulance Services
PSC
V225 - Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Ambulance
Place of Performance
Chalmers P. Wylier VAACC Dept of Veterans Affairs Ambulatory Care Center Columbus, OH 43219 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$22.5 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$250,000 - $1,200,000 (AI estimate)
Vehicle Type
Blanket Purchase Agreement
Signs of Shaping
64% of obligations for similar contracts within the Veterans Health Administration were awarded full & open.
On 6/24/26 VISN 10: Healthcare System issued Synopsis Solicitation 36C25026Q7571 for Ambulance Service (Columbus) due 7/16/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 621910 (SBA Size Standard $22.5 Million) and PSC V225.
Primary Contact
Title
Contracting Officer
Name
Robert Bolcavage   Profile
Email
robert.bolcavage@va.gov
Phone
(937) 469-1228

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00250
Source Organization Code
100167099
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robert.bolcavage@va.gov
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