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BLS Ambulance Transportation Services for Texas Valley Coastal Bend HCS

ID: 36C25726R0009 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

Posted: Feb. 25, 2026, 4:28 p.m. EST

The Department of Veterans Affairs Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Service contract for Ambulance Transportation Services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This announcement constitutes a solicitation; proposals are being requested. The solicitation number is 36C25726R0009. This requirement will be competed using a Total Service-Disabled Veterans Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 621910 Ambulance Services, Small Business size standard $22.5 Million. The PSC is V225 Transportation/Travel/Relocation Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Ambulance. Submit quotes to both points of contact for this requirement: Contract Specialist: Anitra Carter, anitra.carter@va.gov Contracting Officer: Astrid McKinney, astrid.mckinney@va.gov The contract effective date is expected to be on or before February 9, 2026. The selected contractor will have 30 days phase-in period from the contract award date to mobilize resources and begin operations. Place of Performance: Multiple Locations See PWS Please see Attached Solicitation 36C25726R0009- Description, Schedule of Prices, Clauses and Provisions with all attachments.

The solicitation due date is extended to 20 Feb. 2026. Questions and answers will follow via a solicitation amendment.

02/18/2026: Amendment and extension posted. Extended due date: 03/02/2026 11:00 am. Questions and answers are uploaded.

2/25/2026: Uploaded "Additional Clarifications for 36C25726R0009" - due date remains the same.

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Posted: Jan. 21, 2026, 4:48 p.m. EST
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System is seeking to award a Firm-Fixed Price Service contract for Ambulance Transportation Services. This initiative aims to provide essential transportation services for veterans, ensuring their access to healthcare facilities. The contract will be competed under a Total Service-Disabled Veterans Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, emphasizing the agency's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses.

Work Details
The contractor will deliver 24/7 Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services, including during holidays. Key responsibilities include:
1. Providing non-emergent stretcher transports and BLS ambulance services as needed, adhering to all federal, state, and local regulations.
2. Transporting veterans along with VA staff and equipment back to the original pick-up location when necessary.
3. Transporting patient luggage, medical records, medications, and comfort items at no additional cost.
4. Ensuring that all personnel are courteous and conduct themselves professionally while providing services.
5. Employing qualified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and other medical personnel who meet specified qualifications and are certified or licensed as required by law.
6. Maintaining ambulances in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
7. Responding to transport requests within specified timeframes, including urgent requests requiring a 30-minute response time.

Period of Performance
The contract is expected to commence on or before February 9, 2026, with a phase-in period of 30 days from the award date for mobilization of resources.

Place of Performance
Services will be performed at multiple locations as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Overview

Agency
VISN 17: Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN-17) [VA - VHA]
Response Deadline
March 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EST (original: Feb. 6, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Jan. 21, 2026, 4:48 p.m. EST (updated: Feb. 25, 2026, 4:28 p.m. EST)
Set Aside
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC)
NAICS
621910 - Ambulance Services
PSC
V225 - Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Ambulance
Place of Performance
Multiple Locations - See PWS TX United States
Source
Open
Links
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Current SBA Size Standard
$22.5 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $2,000,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
64% of obligations for similar contracts within the Veterans Health Administration were awarded full & open.
On 1/21/26 VISN 17: Heart of Texas Health Care Network issued Synopsis Solicitation 36C25726R0009 for BLS Ambulance Transportation Services for Texas Valley Coastal Bend HCS due 3/2/26. The opportunity was issued with a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set aside with NAICS 621910 (SBA Size Standard $22.5 Million) and PSC V225.
Primary Contact
Name
Astrid McKinney   Profile
Email
astrid.mckinney@va.gov
Phone
(254) 654-9608

Secondary Contact

Name
Anitra Carter   Profile
Email
anitra.carter@va.gov
Phone
(254) 743-2116

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00257
Source Organization Code
100167100
Last Updated
March 18, 2026
Last Updated By
astrid.mckinney@va.gov
Archive Date
March 17, 2026