Community Based Outpatient Clinic - Yreka, CA

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals under an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to operate a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Yreka, California, serving beneficiaries of the VA Northern California Health Care System. The contract, solicited under number 36C26126R0014, is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and carries a contract ceiling of $18,000,000 over a ten-year period beginning September 1, 2026, and ending August 31, 2036, with options to extend services or the contract term. Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT, and must be organized into three volumes corresponding to Technical Capabilities, Past Performance, and Price, with supporting documents including the SF-1449 and VETS 4212 Report. The evaluation process is trade-off based, with Technical Capabilities ranked as the most important factor, followed by Past Performance and then Price, and non-price factors are significantly more important than cost, precluding a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award. The contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive primary care services in compliance with VA clinical standards, including maintaining ADA-compliant facilities, scheduling new patient appointments within 20 calendar days, integrating with VA electronic health records, and adhering to HIPAA and California state licensure requirements. Performance is strictly limited to the incorporated city limits of Yreka, California, with oversight from the Sacramento VA Medical Center. The contract requires implementation of robust IT security protocols, adherence to NFPA and Joint Commission standards, and compliance with VA privacy and safety policies. Key personnel must be identified and approved by the Government, with mandatory disclosure of organizational conflicts of interest and immediate reporting of any changes in key staff. Invoicing is strictly electronic through Tungsten Automation, with payment processed via EFT, and all contractors must maintain an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in SAM.gov. The contract includes clauses mandating cybersecurity safeguards, data breach liability under VAAR 852.211-76 Alternate I, security clearances through VA-specific protocols, and prohibitions on prohibited telecommunications equipment. The Contracting Officer, Maricela Berrones-Gauger