VA Palo Alto Healthcare Systems (640/90C), 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1290

V -- TRANSPORTATION-AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES SOL 261-122-99 DUE 111298 POC Linda J. Talbot, 650/493-5000, Ext. 65827 This solicitation is being issued as a sealed bid under the guidelines of FAR Part 12, "Acquisitions of Commercial Items". VISN 21, VA Medical Systems located at Palo Alto, San Francisco, Reno, Fresno, Northern California System of Clinics, has a requirement for Helicopter services. Contractor shall furnish Helicopter Air Ambulance Service to transport beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. The flight crew members (flight crew members include pilots, navigators, radio operators, and crew chief) shall have specialized training, and shall be able to comply with FAA or other applicable regulations. The Critical Care Registered Nurse, Advance Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS) primary function is to carry out the medical duties of the medical mission that has been accepted by an air medical transport unit and shall be qualified to perform the medical responsibilities of the mission. The helicopter shall consist of the medical transport vehicle, transport personnel, and patient care equipment, and supplies in accordance with contract specifications. This requirement is for a base year, 12/1/98 thru 11/30/99, and one option year under Far 52.219-9, and a "not-to-exceed" six months extension under FAR 52.217-8. Solicitation packages will be issued to all bidders submitting a written request to the Contract Officer listed in this announcement. Facsimile request will be regarded as written request and may be sent through (650) 852-3443. No telephone requests will be accepted. Cite solicitation No. 261-122-99 on request. Solicitation packages will be issued on or about 28 Oct 98 with bid opening on or about 12 Nov 98. Posted 10/29/98 (W-SN266640). (0302)

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