Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources‑Sought market research effort to identify qualified providers of air‑ambulance transportation services for the El Paso VA Health Care System. This is not a solicitation for proposals; the VA seeks to determine the availability of Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and other qualified firms, gather capability statements, and collect indicative pricing (e.g., per‑mile rates, base rates). Responses are due by 3 PM Central Time on September 3, 2026. Information gathered will shape the procurement strategy for a future formal solicitation (potentially set‑aside, sole‑source, or unrestricted).
• Requirement: Air ambulance transport supporting VA patients at the El Paso VA Health Care System (5001 North Piedras St., El Paso, TX 79930‑4211).
• solicitation type: Sources‑Sought/Request for Information – market research only.
• Target audience: Firms with existing GSA/VA Federal Supply Schedule contracts; especially SDVOSBs, VOSBs, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, etc.
• Required response content: business name/address, SAM UID, registration status, NAICS code, size, ownership type, any GSA/VA contract numbers, and optional pricing/capability statement.
• Submission: Email both the Contract Specialist (Mariangie Rios Vazquez) and the Contracting Officer (Astrid McKinney); subject line must include “36C25727R0006, Sources Sought Notice Response”.
• No award or contract terms are disclosed at this stage; the VA will issue a formal solicitation after market research analysis.