Q509--589A7 | WI | NEPHROLOGY PHYSICIAN SERVICES BASE + 4OY | CO MICHAEL CARSON (VA-25-00091098)

The contract solicitation 36C25527Q0002_1 seeks qualified providers to deliver nephrology physician services at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, under an indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price arrangement with a base period and four optional one-year extensions through November 30, 2031. The estimated contract value ranges from $1,000 to $1,900,000, covering 264 clinical hours, 3,184 on-call hours, and 64 weekend/holiday round hours annually across all periods. Offerors must submit quotations by 5:00 p.m. CST on August 26, 2026, exclusively via email to the contracting officer, Michael Carson. Evaluation will prioritize technical quality, followed by past performance and price, using a trade-off methodology that allows award to the offeror delivering the best overall value, not necessarily the lowest price. All physicians must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in nephrology, hold unrestricted state medical licenses, maintain current BLS/ACLS certifications, meet stringent VA credentialing standards, and comply with vaccination, immunity, and security protocols. Personnel must be vetted under VAAR 852.204-72, possess valid NPIs, and comply with VA privacy and safety requirements, including reporting incidents within 24 hours. Payment will be processed electronically through Tungsten Network under EDI X12 standards, and invoices cannot be submitted via WAWF or IPP. Contractual compliance is monitored by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan with quarterly evaluations of provider availability, credentialing, scope of practice, and clinical performance metrics, where a 95% standard applies to key performance indicators. The contract includes options to extend service terms and requires full SAM registration with a UEI, compliance with FAR and VAAR clauses including prohibitions on confidential agreements, anti-kickback restrictions, cybersecurity controls, and affirmative obligations regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Contractors must carry specified insurance coverage, report restricted products within 72 hours, and ensure all staff remain within U.S. jurisdiction. Amendments and responses to vendor inquiries are posted as attachments but do not alter the original submission deadline. The COR, Christopher Lane, and alternate Porsha Fowler-Carr, both stationed in Wichita, will oversee daily performance and compliance.