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Q505--Gastroenterology Physician Services
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a solicitation for gastroenterology physician services at the Central Iowa VA Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa, with an anticipated contract period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, including four optional one-year extensions at the government's discretion. This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 621111, which covers medical services related to gastroenterology, with a small business size standard of $16 million. The solicitation, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ), requests quotes for each line item, with evaluation based on a comparative, trade-off process emphasizing technical excellence, including physician qualifications, experience, and clinical skills, alongside price considerations. The contract will be awarded to the offeror whose response is most advantageous to the government, considering both technical merit and cost. The solicitation incorporates applicable FAR clauses and VA-specific provisions, including requirements for contractor performance monitoring through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, and identity verification standards, and adherence to socio-economic and organizational conflict of interest policies. Offerors must submit their proposals electronically by December 5, 2025, at 10:00 am Central Time, to the designated contracting officer. The scope of work mandates Board-Certified gastroenterologists providing clinical care, with performance evaluated through audits, chart reviews, and direct observation, ensuring compliance with VA directives, HIPAA, and other relevant standards. The contract includes provisions for performance-based deliverables, staffing, credentialing, and operational standards, with the potential for four one-year options to extend services, all performed on-site at the VA facility.
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Place of Performance
Department of Veterans Affairs Central Iowa VA Health Care System, Des Moines, IA, 50310, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 621111, with a small business size standard of $16 million. The FSC/PSC is Q505 Medical - Gastroenterology. The Central Iowa VA Health Care System, 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310, is seeking to purchase gastroenterology physician services. All interested companies shall provide quotations for each line item noted in the attached RFQ. The Performance Work Statement is also in the RFQ. The contract period of performance is 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026 plus four 1-year options to be exercised at the Government s discretion. Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA Postal Code: 50310 Country: UNITED STATES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3 apply to this procurement and are detailed within the attached solicitation document. FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 apply to this procurement and are included within the attached solicitation document. Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition. Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. Options will be evaluated at time of award. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. Submission of your response shall be received not later than 10:00am Central Time on December 5, 2025, at angela.stewart438@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Angela Stewart, Contracting Officer Angela.stewart438@va.gov
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