Physician Services - FCI Marion, IL

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, through its Field Acquisition Office, is conducting market research to support the upcoming solicitation for a single-award, Indefinite Delivery/Requirements contract with firm-fixed pricing for physician services at the Federal Correctional Institution Marion in Illinois. The contract will provide 20 one-hour sessions per week, with the contractor operating two days per week for 48 weeks annually, totaling 120 workdays per year and not to exceed 240 workdays over any 24-month period. The work schedule will align with weekdays excluding federal holidays, with services rendered on an as-needed basis within this framework. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 621111, with a small business size standard of $16 million in annual receipts, and no specific set-aside is planned. The contract will commence with a one-year base period and include four one-year option periods, potentially extending performance to five years. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), comply with federal and state regulations, adhere to the Bureau of Prisons Health Services Manual and ACA Core Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions, and uphold all Privacy Act obligations regarding electronic medical records. Proposed physicians must hold a current, unrestricted Illinois medical license and be identified at the time of response, with submission of resumes, certifications, proof of immunizations, and training documentation required. Contractors must undergo a security clearance process, sign in and out at the facility, wear approved professional attire (including scrubs), and complete orientation. Adverse licensing actions must be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The acquisition strategy follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, where proposals must meet all mandatory technical criteria to be considered, with pricing as the primary evaluation factor. Responses to the market research questionnaire are due by May 29, 2026, and must be emailed to the designated contracting officer; no formal proposal format is specified beyond the required documentation. The place of performance is exclusively at FCI Marion, Illinois, with no physical delivery or packaging requirements.