VA awards $841,937 for ALS/BLS Ambulance Services in Providence, RI to Alert Ambulance Service, Inc

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $841,937 ($841.9K)

Contractor: Alert Ambulance Service, Inc.

Awarding Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs

Start Date: 2022-07-01

End Date: 2023-06-30

Contract Duration: 364 days

Daily Burn Rate: $2.3K/day

Competition Type: COMPETED UNDER SAP

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Healthcare

Official Description: ALS/BLS AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION FOR VA HCS PROVIDENCE, RI

Place of Performance

Location: PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE County, RHODE ISLAND, 02908

State: Rhode Island Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $841,936.87 to ALERT AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. for work described as: ALS/BLS AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION FOR VA HCS PROVIDENCE, RI Key points: 1. Spending of $841,937 for ambulance services over one year. 2. Contract competed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). 3. Firm Fixed Price contract type. 4. Service area is Rhode Island. 5. No small business set-aside noted.

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The contract value of $841,937 for a one-year period appears reasonable for specialized medical transportation services. Benchmarking against similar VA contracts for ambulance services would provide a more precise assessment.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: limited

The contract was competed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), suggesting a limited competition environment. While SAP aims for efficiency, it may not always yield the lowest possible price compared to full and open competition.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are utilized for essential healthcare transportation services for veterans, ensuring access to care.

Public Impact

Ensures timely emergency medical transportation for veterans in the Providence, RI area. Supports the Department of Veterans Affairs' mission to provide comprehensive healthcare. Alert Ambulance Service, Inc. provides critical life-saving services.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Limited competition due to SAP.
Potential for higher pricing under SAP compared to full and open competition.

Positive Signals

Contract awarded to a known provider.
Firm Fixed Price contract provides cost certainty.

Sector Analysis

Ambulance services fall under the broader healthcare sector, specifically medical transportation. Spending benchmarks for this niche service can vary significantly based on geographic location, service level (ALS/BLS), and contract duration.

Small Business Impact

The data indicates that this contract was not set aside for small businesses. Further analysis would be needed to determine if small businesses were excluded or if the opportunity was simply not offered to them.

Oversight & Accountability

The Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for overseeing this contract to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of ambulance services to veterans.

Related Government Programs

Ambulance Services
Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting
Department of Veterans Affairs Programs

Risk Flags

Potential for price inflation due to limited competition under SAP.
Lack of explicit small business participation noted.
Need for performance data to assess effectiveness.
Geographic concentration of service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $841,936.87 to ALERT AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC.. ALS/BLS AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION FOR VA HCS PROVIDENCE, RI

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is ALERT AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC..

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (Department of Veterans Affairs).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $841,936.87.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2022-07-01. End: 2023-06-30.

What is the typical cost per transport for ALS/BLS services in this region?

Determining the typical cost per transport for ALS/BLS services in the Providence, RI region requires access to local market data and potentially other government contracts. Without this specific benchmark, it's difficult to definitively assess if the $841,937 award represents optimal value. However, the firm fixed price structure provides some predictability.

Were there any qualified small businesses capable of providing these services?

The provided data does not specify whether small businesses were considered or capable of providing these ambulance services. While the contract was competed under SAP, which can include small business set-asides, it was not explicitly noted here. A review of the solicitation process would clarify small business participation.

How does the service performance compare to previous contracts or industry standards?

Performance data for this specific contract is not available in the provided data. To assess effectiveness, one would need to review performance metrics, patient outcomes, and timeliness of service delivery against the contract's requirements and industry standards for ALS/BLS ambulance transportation.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Health Care and Social Assistance › Other Ambulatory Health Care Services › Ambulance Services

Product/Service Code: TRANSPORT, TRAVEL, RELOCATION › TRAVEL, LODGING, RECRUITMENT SVCS

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: COMPETED UNDER SAP

Solicitation Procedures: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Address: 1290 WILSON RD, FALL RIVER, MA, 02720

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $1,658,437

Exercised Options: $1,658,437

Current Obligation: $841,937

Contract Characteristics

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: 36C24122D0017

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline