Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide an electric automobile ambulance for the San Diego VA Medical Center. The ambulance must meet specific requirements, including being electric-powered, having a locking driver and passenger compartment, and being equipped with air conditioning and a heater. The contractor will be responsible for delivering the ambulance and providing initial training for staff. The contract will be for a firm fixed price, and the period of performance will be 365 days from the award date. Key features of the ambulance include:
* Electric powered train and lithium batteries
* Locking driver, passenger, and rear patient compartment doors
* Power steering
* Patient compartment to accommodate a 30" wide and 84" long stretcher
* Equipment storage spaces for supplies and accessories
* Air conditioning and heater
* Headlights, horn, turn signals, windshield washer and wipers, side mirrors
* Emergency flashers/lights and siren
* Decal or paint identifying the vehicle as an Emergency Response Vehicle
The following are key points to consider:
• The contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)
• The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• The contractor will be required to provide a warranty for the ambulance and its components
• The contractor will be responsible for removing and properly disposing of all waste related to the services provided
• The contract includes a clause for termination for convenience, which allows the Government to terminate the contract at any time
• The contractor must comply with the terms and conditions of the contract, including those related to payment, invoicing, and delivery