One FTE Hematology Oncology Physician Services (Fresno, CA) Market Research

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematology/Oncology Physician Services on-site to beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA.

• Provide Hematology/Oncology Physician Services.

• Services to be performed at the VA Central California Health Care System, Fresno, CA.

• Contractor physicians must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology/Oncology.

• Physicians must possess current, full, and unrestricted licenses in at least one state.

• Physicians must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or equivalency.

• Credentialing and privileging must be completed prior to providing services.

• Physicians must be technically proficient, including English fluency.

• Physicians must adhere to all applicable VA policies, directives, and handbooks.

• Direct patient care is estimated at 90% of the time, including critical/acute care settings, inpatient management, and outpatient clinical services.

• Specific services include evaluation, treatment, discharge planning, perioperative care, and potentially dialysis-related services.

• Administrative duties are estimated at 5% of the time, including participation in quality improvement meetings and staff meetings.

• Physicians must perform in accordance with clinical standards.

• Ongoing Provider Performance Evaluation (OPPE) data will be used to monitor performance.

• All physicians must maintain current licensing, registration, and certification.

• Physicians must complete all required training on time.

• Physicians must comply with all laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to Privacy, Confidentiality, and HIPAA.

• Patient safety incidents must be reported immediately.

• Physicians must be on time and available to perform services 98% of the time.

• Place of Performance: VA Central California Health Care System, Fresno, CA, 2615 E. Clinton Ave. Fresno CA 93703.

• The PWS does not explicitly state the period of performance, but references contract award and period of performance.

• Physicians must be Board Certified/Eligible in Hematology/Oncology.

• Physicians must have current, full, and unrestricted licenses.

• Physicians must be certified in BLS and ACLS (or equivalency).

• Physicians must undergo credentialing and privileging.

• Physicians must provide proof of required immunizations and testing (e.g., Tuberculosis, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Influenza).

• Physicians must comply with OSHA regulations regarding occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

• Physicians must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

• Physicians must provide a copy of their DEA certificate.

• Contractors must address conflicts of interest.

• Contractors must comply with citizenship-related requirements.

• Contractors must ensure physicians are not listed on the HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.

• Services are non-personal healthcare services; physicians are not VA employees.

• Contractor is liable for indemnification.

• Contractor's physicians are prohibited from referring VA patients to their own practice(s).

• Contractor's physicians shall not perform inherently governmental functions.

• Contractor is responsible for workers' compensation, professional liability insurance, health examinations, income tax withholding, and social security payments.

• Contractor is responsible for tort liability.

• Key Personnel: 1.0 FTE for Hematology Oncology clinic services, requiring one (1) Certified/Board Eligible Hematology Oncology physician on-site daily during regular work hours (Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm).

• No on-call or call back services outside regular workday hours.

• Contractor must have a contingency plan for physician absences.

• Medical records must be managed in accordance with VA policies and HIPAA.

• Contractor must comply with reporting requirements and submit deliverables as specified.

Sources Sought Synopsis

This notice is for market research purposes to identify potential vendors capable of providing Hematology/Oncology Physician Services to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA. It is not a solicitation or request for quotes/proposals.

• Service: One (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematology/Oncology Physician.

• Location: VA Central California Health Care System, Fresno, CA.

• Period of Performance: One base year with one potential option year, anticipated to begin around June 1, 2026.

• Action: Interested vendors should respond via email.

• Due Date: April 16, 2026, by 4:00 PM PST.

• Email Address: Emily.Trinh@va.gov

• Email Subject: SAM – Hematology Oncology Physician

• Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone, Email, UEI.

• Socio-economic status (Small Business, SDVOSB, VOSB, etc.) related to NAICS 561320.

• GSA Contract Information (if applicable).

• Capability Statement addressing qualifications for providing the physician services.

• Confirmation of self-performance or subcontracting plans.

• Estimated pricing for one FTE Hematology/Oncology Physician Services (1992 HR).

• Comments regarding the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement.

• Responses are for market research only and do not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

• The government will not reimburse costs associated with responding.

• Vendors are responsible for all expenses incurred in responding.