SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Altoona VA Medical Center, 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602, is conducting a market survey to identify capable and qualified sources to provide Wheelchair Van Transportation Services to its veteran beneficiaries throughout the Altoona VA Medical Center service area. This announcement is issued for informational planning purposes only and is not a request for quote or announcement of a solicitation. Submitting information for this announcement is voluntary and VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses submitted as a result of this notice. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation separately from the responses to this announcement. The purpose of this market research is to identify capable sources that are both experienced and qualified to provide Wheelchair Van Transportation Services to include all vehicles, personnel, management, supplies, and equipment necessary to cover wheelchair van transportation ser vices. The contractor shall have available the appropriate number of vehicles to provide services in a timely manner as outlined by the contract. Contractor agrees to provide non-emergent wheelchair van services, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for eligible veterans of Altoona VA Medical Center, the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, and several CBOC s located in Johnstown, State College, DuBois, Huntington and Indiana, PA. Veterans may also be transported to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Oakland or Aspinwall, Pittsburgh, PA. Care will be provided according to the orders of the attending physician. Contractor shall provide patient hand-off services for all veterans. The contractor shall ensure that the veteran is attended by an authorized responsible party at all times. At no time shall the contractor leave the veteran unattended. Contractor shall ensure proper loading and unloading techniques are followed at all times. Patients in motorized scooters must transport to a vehicle seat. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 485991 Special Needs Transportation, and the small business size standard is $15 Million for this type of effort. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM https://www.sam.gov) and be a certified provider of paratransit services by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC). PA PUC certification will be required at the time of quote submission. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB s and VOSB s) must be registered in VETBIZ and maintain a current certification. Capability Statement and Documentation: Companies are invited to provide their capabilities, experience, and knowledge in providing Wheelchair Van Transportation Services. Sources must provide the following information: 1. Company name, address, website, DUNS number, business type, socio-economic status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), general small business, large, business, etc.), and person of contact (including telephone number and email address). 2. Indicate and explain your capability of providing this service including Pennsylvania PUC paratransit certification, required staff certifications, and security clearances. Include the states that you are currently providing wheelchair van transport services in. 3. Provide a summary of the type of transportation equipment that will be utilized and any relevant licensing. 4. Indicate your company s size under NAICS 485991. 5. Please indicate any government contracts held in the last 3 years including government agency, contract number, dollar value, period of performance, and government contact information. Information regarding your company s capacity and capability to provide such services are to be submitted electronically on or before 11/20/19 addressed to Cynthia Grygier, Contracting Officer
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