The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The VA needs a small business to transport deceased patients from VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System to UPMC or the Allegheny County Coroner's Office.
Key Details
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System needs a small business to transport deceased patients from the University Drive or Heinz locations to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) or the Allegheny County Coroner's Office.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The notice doesn't say.
- How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid?
The full solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov on or about June 11, 2026, and will be available for download. Interested parties must submit questions in writing to the Contract Specialist at cynthia.laemmerhirt@va.gov.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of your experience with special needs transportation.
- Email the Contract Specialist to RSVP for the full solicitation package on June 11, 2026.