Physician Services - FCI Marion, IL

Market Research Questionnaire

This document is a market research questionnaire from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Field Acquisition Office, seeking information regarding the procurement of one (1) Physician for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Marion, IL. The BOP intends to award a single indefinite delivery/requirements type contract with firm fixed prices, consisting of a base year and four option years. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 621111 (Offices of Physicians), with a small business size standard of $16 million.

• Requirement: Physician services for FCI Marion.
• Contract Type: Indefinite delivery/requirements, firm fixed prices.
• Period of Performance: One base year with four 12-month option years.
• NAICS Code: 621111 (Offices of Physicians).
• Small Business Size Standard: $16 million.
• Solicitation Distribution: The future solicitation will be distributed solely through www.sam.gov.
• Response Deadline: Responses to this questionnaire are requested by Close of Business (COB) May 29, 2026.

The questionnaire asks potential sources to provide information on:

• Business size relative to the NAICS standard.

• Eligibility for small business programs (8(a), WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, Hub-Zone).

• Certification to provide physician services in Illinois.

• Ability to serve as Prime Contractor or Subcontractor.

• Subcontracting levels (if applicable).

• Compliance with FAR 52.219-14.

• Availability of qualified employees.

• SAM registration status.

• Ability to provide firm fixed unit pricing for future contract periods.

• Insurance policy compliance with Illinois regulatory requirements.

• Availability of services in the commercial marketplace.

• Estimated time needed to prepare a proposal.

• Estimated time to begin services after award (considering security clearance).

• Consistency with Privacy Act regulations.

• Issues with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• Previous experience providing services in a prison environment.

• Organization type (Non-Profit, Faith-Based, Corporation, LLC).

• Business contact information.

• A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for more specific details.

• Data collected from this survey is for informational purposes only.

• All potential quoters are advised that if a solicitation is issued, it will include the clause at FAR 52.204-7 for System for Award Management (SAM) registration.

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

To establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Physician Services for the Adults in Custody (AIC) at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Marion, Illinois.

• Provide approximately twenty (20) one-hour physician sessions per week, working two days per week for 48 weeks annually.

• Services include in-house medical care, physical examinations, medical history collection, diagnostic testing, treatment, and referrals to specialists or hospitals as needed.

• Perform duties in accordance with accepted medical standards, Federal and State policies, and correctional institution regulations.

• Maintain detailed medical record documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Performance will be monitored by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Health Services Administrator (HSA).

• Documentation must be completed accurately and thoroughly by the end of each workday.

• Place of Performance: Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Marion, 4500 Prison Road, Marion, IL 62959.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but implies a 24-month period for the first performance period with 120 workdays per year.

• Physician must possess a current and valid license to practice medicine and meet all qualifications.

• Contractor must be free of communicable diseases and may be required to undergo testing.

• Contractor must adhere to institution security regulations, sign in/out, and wear identification.

• Professional attire (scrub uniforms approved) is required.

• Contractor shall not provide information directly to AICs; communication must be through designated personnel.

• Contractor must attend an Institution Familiarization Orientation program.