Cardiac Surgeon & PA Service

Contract 36C25926C0013 is an award granted to University Physicians, Inc. to provide onsite board-certified cardiothoracic physician and mid-level provider services at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. The base period of performance runs from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with four additional annual option years available. The total estimated contract value is 5,172,059.25 dollars, with a maximum contractual ceiling of 6,414,773.08 dollars. The scope of work includes clinical care delivery and on-call availability, requiring all physicians to be board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and maintain unrestricted state licenses, DEA certificates, and current BLS/ACLS certifications. The contract is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 19 and is subject to rigorous quality and security standards. Performance is monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations, with specific benchmarks for on-time availability and patient safety reporting. Contractor personnel must adhere to strict federal guidelines, including Personal Identity Verification, NIST cybersecurity training, and HIPAA-aligned privacy protocols. Payments are processed electronically via Electronic Funds Transfer on a 30-day arrears basis, with invoicing submitted through mandated VA electronic systems.