V225--VA AIR AMBULANCE BROKER WITH SUPPORTING GROUND TRANSPORTATION VIRTUAL INDUSTRY DAY NOTICE

determine� potential firms capable of providing the services described� herein� prior to� determining� the method of acquisition.� � � � The purpose of this session is to:� Provide industry with an overview of the upcoming Air Ambulance Broker Services requirement.� Offer vendors an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback prior to release of the solicitation.� Support industry s understanding of VTP s operational needs, compliance requirements, and contracting expectations as defined within the Performance Work Statement (PWS).� � � 2. Requirement Overview� The upcoming procurement will establish multiple-award IDIQ contracts for� nationwide fixed-wing and rotary-wing air ambulance broker services, supported by� ancillary� ground transportation services� which refers to� transportation services used to transport Veterans between airports, healthcare facilities, Veterans' residences, and other approved destinations. Ground transportation modes may include private vehicles, taxis, rideshare services, wheelchair-accessible vans and shuttles, ambulances, and other specialized transportation services necessary to meet a Veteran's mobility, accessibility, or medical transportation needs.� � � Key highlights include:� 24/7/365 availability including holidays� Compliance with CAMTS/NAAMTA transport standards� Real-time communication and documentation via VA Mandated Transportation Software� Quality Control and subcontractor oversight requirements� Support for� advanced life support, life support, basic life support,� critical care� transport� and stretcher transports� � � 3. The Request for Proposal� The Request for Proposal number is 36C26027R0012.� � The solicitation will result in the award of three (3) to five (5) firm fixed-price MATOCs.� � The applicable NAICS code is 481211, Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.� � � � 4.� Industry Day will be held� virtually, on Microsoft Teams, on� December 10 11, 2026.� � � � A� hybrid format� for this Industry Day� is� anticipated:� December 10, 2026� Morning Session: General overview for all prospective offerors� Afternoon Sessions: Optional one-on-one discussions with individual vendors� (NTE� 50 minutes)� � December 11, 2026� All Day: Optional one-on-one discussions with individual vendors� (NTE� 50 minutes� hour)� � Please note that all times for the scheduled sessions will be� stated� in Pacific Standard Time (PST)� � � 5. Points of Contact (POCs)� Contracting (NCO 20):� Primary:� Wendy� Duval� @� wendy.duval@va.gov� � Alternates: Michael Allred� @� michael.allred1@va.gov� � Program Office (VTP):� Primary: Tony Guagliardo� Alternate:� Mindy LaCrone� � � 6. Tentative Agenda� Welcome & Introductions� Overview of VTP Mission and Needs� Air Ambulance PWS Requirements Review� Acquisition Strategy & Timeline� Vendor Q&A� One-on-one Sessions with Interested Offerors� � � 7. Additional Notices� This Industry Day is informational only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposals.� Draft documentation, including the PWS� and/or the RFP, may be provided for industry review prior to or during the session.� � � � 8. Registration Instructions� It is suggested that prime contractors that have both the capabilities and relevant experience to perform most of the required tasks participate.� � Significant subcontractors may also participate.� � � � Interested parties should� provide a short (10 Pages) capability statement to the above� Contracting POC with the following information:� Company Name, Unique Entity ID number (SAM.gov), business size and classification, address and point of contact with phone number & e-mail address.� Address your firm's ability to provide nationwide Air Ambulance Broker Services, including fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and ancillary ground transportation services.� � Describe your process for� subcontractor oversight, accreditation status, dispatch and operational capabilities, relevant federal experience� providing similar services.� Indicate whether attending general session only or requesting a� one on one� breakout� Submit any� initial� questions� you may have� to help shape agenda topics� and ensure the VA has sufficient time to fully answer questions.� �