Q508--Hematology/Oncology Physician Services January 5, 2026 - January 4, 2027 556-C60049 and J&A

The contract awarded under Solicitation Number 36C25226Q0053 by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, involves providing Hematology/Oncology Physician Services at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. The period of performance spans one year, from January 5, 2026, through January 4, 2027, with a firm-fixed price award amounting to $1,300,344. The contractor, Posterity Group LLC, a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is tasked with supplying a dually certified Hematology/Oncology physician qualified under specific credentialing guidelines, including board certification or eligibility, a valid state medical license, DEA certification, and a minimum of three years’ clinical experience within the last five years. The physician will provide outpatient clinical services during regular business hours, conduct telephone consultations during off-hours, oversee the Infusion Clinic, perform Bone Marrow Biopsies, participate in Tumor Board meetings, review critical lab results promptly, and evaluate referrals from Naval Station Great Lakes. Backup coverage by two additional credentialed physicians is also required to maintain continuity of care. This acquisition was conducted as a sole-source procurement under statutory authority 38 U.S.C. § 8127(c) and VAAR 819.7008 due to the unique combination of the provider’s qualifications and SDVOSB status, as market research confirmed no other capable SDVOSB vendors could meet the expedited timeline and specific qualifications. The contract documentation includes a Justification and Approval (J&A) validating the sole-source award. No formal FAR or VAAR clauses listing was provided, nor are there option periods or extensions included. Administrative oversight and contract management responsibilities reside with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Great Lakes Acquisition Center, with Contracting Officer Patrice Bond serving as the primary contact. The contract stipulates completion of all credentialing and security clearances prior to contract commencement, and the performance will be monitored based on the physician’s adherence to clinical standards and delivery of required services within the FHCC. Packaging, shipping, or physical delivery provisions are not applicable as this engagement covers professional medical services exclusively.