Columbia Basin Medical Servies
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service is conducting a Sources Sought for Columbia Basin Medical Services at the Columbia Basin Job Corps Center (JCC) in Moses Lake, WA. This market research aims to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing basic medical services. Responses are due February 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide on-site basic medical services for students at the Columbia Basin JCC. This includes services by a Physician and/or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, focusing on early identification, basic healthcare, health promotion, prevention, and education. Key tasks involve:
- Examinations, assessments, treatment, and prescription issuance.
- Immunizations, health monitoring, and hospitalization recommendations.
- Managing chronic conditions and providing family planning education.
- Maintaining medical documentation (Student Health Record) and equipment.
- Coordination with other health and wellness components and participation in committee meetings.
- Adherence to Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) Chapter 2, Section 2.3, and applicable Federal/state laws (OSHA, HIPAA).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (seeking 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB capabilities)
- Response Due: February 16, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: January 27, 2026, 20:23 UTC
- Place of Performance: Columbia Basin JCC, 6739 24th Ave NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837.
- Period of Performance: Services required weekly, typically 1-2 days/week (M-F, 8 am – 5 pm), with schedule adjustments based on Center On Board Strength.
Evaluation
This is a preliminary market research announcement. Responses will be used to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various small businesses to compete for a potential Request for Quote (RFQ) and firm fixed-price contract. Contractor performance will be evaluated via CPARS.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and no proposals are being requested or accepted at this time. No reimbursement will be made for response costs. All responses, including a capabilities statement and SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), must be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Louis Lieb at louis.lieb@usda.gov.