LSJ - RN Services Short-term
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
This notice serves as a Limited Source Justification (LSJ) for Registered Nurse (RN) Services at the Sheridan VA Health Care System (SVAHCS) in Sheridan, WY. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19), has awarded a short-term contract to Millbrook Support Services, Inc. (an SDVOSB) due to unusual and compelling urgency to prevent a lapse in critical patient care services. This is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals as the contract has already been awarded. However, the agency plans to issue a competitive SDVOSB solicitation for a long-term requirement by April 15, 2026.
Scope of Awarded Services
The awarded contract covers Registered Nurse (RN) staffing for various units including the Community Living Center (CLC), Acute Medical (MED), Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU), and intermittent Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP) coverage. Services require tours of 8-12 hours, covering days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Contract Details
- Type: Short-term contract awarded under the Multiple-Award Schedule Program.
- Awardee: Millbrook Support Services, Inc. (incumbent, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business).
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, consisting of a three-month base period with a three-month option.
- Justification: The use of limited sources was justified under FAR 6.302-2 due to "unusual urgency." Following standard ordering procedures would have resulted in unacceptable delays and a lapse in critical RN services, as new contractors require 60-120 days for credentialing and onboarding, which could not be completed before the expiration of the previous contract. The incumbent had trained, licensed, and credentialed staff ready for immediate continuity.
- Best Value Determination: The selection considered price reasonableness, technical capability (immediate continuity, reduced performance risk), and incumbent qualifications.
Market Research & Future Opportunity
Market research identified 125 small businesses, 27 Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and 24 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) with nurse staffing capability. However, the incumbent SDVOSB was determined to be the only entity capable of providing services without a lapse. The agency analyzed FSS price lists and historical rates. Crucially for potential bidders, the agency plans to submit a competitive procurement package for a long-term requirement by April 15, 2026, and will issue a competitive SDVOSB solicitation.