Q502--LOCUM - Perfusion Services - 626 POP: 6/1/26 - 5/31/27 UCD 5/31/2031 MSO-2026-COM-0021 BOC 2579
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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), Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO 9), has issued a solicitation for LOCUM Perfusion Services at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) VA Medical Center in Nashville, TN. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside with an estimated value of $20.5 Million. Proposals are due by May 4, 2026, 17:00 EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive 24/7 on-site and on-call Perfusionist services, including holidays, to support cardiovascular services. Key responsibilities include operating cardiopulmonary bypass machines, ECMO, and other assist devices, while adhering to strict aseptic techniques and guidelines from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), The Joint Commission (TJC), and the American Hospital Association (AHA). Personnel must meet specific licensing, certification, and experience requirements, including a minimum of two Board Certified Perfusionists, and complete mandatory VA-specific training and health requirements.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: A base period from the time of award to May 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods, potentially extending the contract until May 31, 2031.
- Estimated Value: $20.5 Million.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified by the SBA and listed in the SBA certification database. Limitations on subcontracting (50% for services) apply.
- NAICS Code: 621999 (All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services)
- Product Service Code (PSC): Q502 (Cardiology)
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: May 4, 2026, 17:00 EDT.
- Submission Instructions: Detailed in FAR 52.212-1.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical capability and past performance will be considered.
- Required Attachments: Offerors must complete and submit the Past Performance Survey (D.4), Organizational Conflict of Interest Certification (D.3), Contractor Certification of Immigration (D.2), and acknowledge the Contractor Rules of Behavior (D.5).
Additional Notes
A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) (D.1) outlines the VA's method for monitoring and evaluating contractor performance against specific standards and acceptable quality levels (AQLs), utilizing CPARS ratings and Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDRs). All inquiries should be directed to the Contract Officer, Samantha Shackelford, via email at samantha.shackelford@va.gov; no phone calls will be accepted.