V212--Non-Emergent Wheelchair and Stretcher Transportation Services for Michael E. DeBakey VAMC, CBOCs and Affiliated Healthcare Clinics

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice 36C25624Q1098 Non-Emergent, Wheelchair and Stretcher Transportation Services for Michael E. DeBakey VAMC and its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and affiliated healthcare clinics This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (CSS) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The CSS number is 36C25624Q1098. It is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The government anticipates awarding one Firm-Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 (effective: 05/22/2024). This solicitation is issued as set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (Total SDVOSB Set Aside). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 485991 - Special Needs Transportation with a small business size standard of $19,000,000.00. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030 has a requirement for Non-Emergent, Wheelchair and Stretcher Transportation Services for Michael E. DeBakey VAMC, its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and affiliated healthcare clinics. This acquisition is for a single award, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract not to exceed (NTE) 5 years. A complete description of the requirement and/or applicable government need(s) are as follows: See attached 36C25624Q1098. Contracting Office: Department of Veteran Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO)-16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston, TX 77056 Contract Specialist: Jeneice Matthews POC: jeneice.matthews@va.gov Quote in response to this RFQ are due at 11:59p.m. Central Standard Time, September 17, 2024. Quotes shall be submitted in writing and sent via email to jeneice.matthews@va.gov . Please insert 36C25624Q1098 Quote in the subject line of your email. OFFEROR SHALL COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING LOCATED IN SECTIONS BELOW OF THIS SOLICITATION 36C25624Q1098 TO BE DEEMED ACCEPTABLE: Section B- Contract Administration Data, Contractor contact information. Section B- Price/Cost Schedule, unit price, amount, and grand total. Price Volume. Section C- 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitation on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction Section E- 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment Submit Technical Volume. EVALUATION: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. All quoters shall have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award, if you are an SDVOSB you shall be certified in the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database to receive credit as a SDVOSB at the closing of the solicitation due date and time. Please contact Jeneice Matthews for questions or other inquiries about this solicitation via email at jeneice.matthews@va.gov by 11:59p.m. Central Standard Time on September 4, 2024. If questions are received, an amendment to this request for quote will be posted with all questions and answers.