Mini-Residency for Rural Providers - RFQ
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically SAC-F, intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order on a non-competitive basis to Prometheus Federal Service LLC (PFS), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). This award is for the continuation of a Women's Health Rural Mini-Residency training program for VHA primary care providers and nurses at rural Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Interested parties believing they can satisfy the requirements must submit their capabilities in writing by June 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
PFS will deliver and support an Office of Women's Health (OWH)-developed Women's Health Rural Mini-Residency training program. This program targets VHA primary care providers and nurses located at rural CBOCs, providing training in their clinic setting. The proposed action aims to continue work with PFS through FY2027, building on contract #36C10X22C0034, which has been underway from FY 2022-2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price purchase order
- Set-Aside: Veteran-Owned Small Business Sole Source (VSS)
- NAICS Code: 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) with a $15M size standard.
- Anticipated Award: By September 15, 2026
- Response Due for Interested Parties: June 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
- Place of Performance: Frederick, MD
Legal Basis
The Government intends to negotiate solely with PFS, LLC under the authority of 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(5), as implemented by FAR Subpart 6.103-5. The applicable statute is Public Law 109-461, the "Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006," specifically the "Veterans First Contracting Program" outlined in 38 USC § 8127(c).
Action for Interested Parties
This is a Notice of Intent, not a solicitation or a request for quote. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding. Information submitted will be used solely to determine if competitive procedures could be used. Interested parties must clearly and unambiguously identify their capability in writing by the response date. Questions should be directed to Contracting Officer Flodean Billings at flodean.billings@va.gov.