Q502--Perfusion Services - MPLS PoP 06/15/2026-06/14/2027+4

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23 is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 36C26326R0045 for perfusion services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This combined-type contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA total small business set-aside program, with a primary focus on Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and 8(a) participants. The performance period runs from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with services to be delivered at the Minneapolis point of performance, ZIP code 55417. Offerors must submit their proposals by March 12, 2026. The solicitation outlines the requirement for 3.0 Full-Time Equivalent perfusion professionals to support clinical operations, emphasizing quality, timely access to services, and adherence to patient safety standards. The contract includes detailed administrative and compliance requirements governing contractor conduct and performance evaluation. Key contract provisions address organizational conflicts of interest, mandating full disclosure of any past, present, or potential conflicts by all contractors, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure impartiality and fairness. Additionally, stringent security and information assurance measures per VA Handbook 6500 series are required, including mandatory VA-approved encryption standards, electronic media sanitization, and adherence to the contractor rules of behavior, which govern system access, use, and data protection. Immigration compliance is enforced under the Immigration and Nationality Act, requiring the use of E-Verify for employment eligibility verification of all contractor personnel and subcontractors. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan specifies performance standards and surveillance methods such as direct observation and user feedback to assess contractor adherence to contract terms. Contractor certification related to immigration law compliance, organizational conflict of interest, and security behavior is required. The government reserves termination rights for non-compliance with these critical requirements. Evaluation factors and contract pricing details are not explicitly provided, but past performance evaluation mechanisms are included to inform award decisions. The contracting officer, Daniel Vagts, serves as the primary point of contact for procurement activities.