Non-emergency medical transport and mobility services under government transportation programs. Find active federal and state taxi and ridesharing services contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend under NAICS 485310 is estimated at $500M–$800M, driven primarily by VA Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), Medicaid managed care contracts, and DoD's TRICARE transport. Competition is moderate, with many small local operators and a few regional firms. Contracts are typically structured as fixed-price indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) or blanket purchase agreements (BPA) with per-trip pricing. Demand is fueled by aging veteran populations, rural access needs, and Medicaid expansion. State transportation agencies also contract for paratransit and mobility-on-demand pilots.
These agencies are the largest buyers of taxi and ridesharing services services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 485310 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
To win Taxi and Ridesharing Services contracts, focus on VA NEMT IDIQs and state Medicaid agency RFPs. The buying pattern is heavily price-driven (LPTA) but requires proof of wheelchair-accessible vehicles and driver background checks. The highest-leverage move is to obtain a Medicaid National Provider Identifier (NPI) and register with the VA's Beneficiary Travel program. Set-asides: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and HUBZone are common for VA contracts. Also pursue 8(a) set-asides through GSA's 8(a) STARS III for IT-enabled mobility solutions.
Taxi and Ridesharing Services are typically bought via LPTA fixed-price IDIQs or BPAs. Common vehicles include GSA's MAS (Special Item Number 599-5 for transportation), VA's NEMT IDIQs, and state Medicaid managed care contracts. For IT-enabled mobility, 8(a) STARS III is used. Evaluation focuses on price, past performance, and vehicle accessibility compliance.
You need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger endorsement if vehicle capacity exceeds 15 passengers. For Medicaid contracts, you must enroll as a Medicaid provider and obtain an NPI. The VA requires compliance with 38 CFR 17.130 for non-emergency transport. Additionally, many contracts require ISO 9001 or similar quality certifications.
Awards vary widely: VA NEMT BPAs often range from $50,000 to $500,000 annually per geographic area. State Medicaid contracts can be $1M–$10M per year for statewide service. DoD TRICARE transport contracts average $2M–$5M annually. Most are structured as IDIQs with multiple awardees.
Yes, especially for large state Medicaid contracts. Prime contractors often subcontract to local taxi companies or ride-hailing platforms to cover rural areas. Subcontracting can help meet small business utilization goals, but primes must ensure subcontractors comply with driver background check and vehicle safety requirements.
Most contracts use lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) because the service is standardized. Technical evaluation focuses on past performance, driver training, vehicle safety records, and ability to handle wheelchair-accessible transport. Some VA contracts use best-value tradeoff, giving weight to SDVOSB status.
Moderately competitive. Many small local companies compete, but few have the scale for statewide contracts. The VA and state agencies often set aside contracts for small businesses, especially SDVOSB and HUBZone. Competition is higher in urban areas; rural routes are less contested.