Opportunity
SAM #36C25526Q0283
Sources Sought: Special Mode Transportation Services for Eastern Kansas Health Care System
Buyer
VA Health Administration Network Contracting Office 15
Posted
March 25, 2026
Respond By
April 13, 2026
Identifier
36C25526Q0283
NAICS
485991
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, is seeking information from qualified small businesses for the provision of Special Mode Transportation (SMT) services for the Eastern Kansas Health Care System (EKHCS). - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, Eastern Kansas Health Care System - Services Requested: - Non-emergent assisted transportation services for eligible beneficiaries - Includes wheelchair van, stretcher, bariatric, and sedan transportation - Service required 24/7, 365 days per year - Coverage area includes Kansas and parts of Missouri, serving VA and non-VA medical facilities and veteran domiciles - Key Requirements: - Vehicles must be DOT-compliant and equipped with wheelchair lifts and GPS tracking - Drivers must be trained, qualified, and adhere to safety and privacy protocols - Contractor must provide quality control reporting and ensure patient handling standards - No specific OEMs or vehicle manufacturers are named in the solicitation - No product part numbers or purchase quantities are specified - Place of Performance: - Multiple VA medical centers and clinics across Kansas and Missouri, including Leavenworth, Topeka, Iola, Junction City, Kansas City, Lawrence, Platte City, and St. Joseph
Description
The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses, Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HUBZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described on the attached document. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses or will possess prior to performance the necessary staffing, vehicle fleet, functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition.