Q505--Locum Gastroenterology (GI) Physician Services MSO-2026-
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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 Contract Office 17, is soliciting proposals for Locum Gastroenterology (GI) Physician Services at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. This is an unrestricted solicitation for a Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (FP-IDIQ) contract. Proposals are due by June 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterology Physician Services, including on-site, on-call, and callback support for VA beneficiaries. Services encompass comprehensive GI care, such as clinic appointments, inpatient consultations, and endoscopic procedures (e.g., EGD, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopies). Providers must adhere to state-of-the-art healthcare standards, VA Directives, and policies regarding patient care, medical records, and IT security. Mandatory certifications include BLS/ACLS, and extensive training requirements cover areas like Active Threat, EHR, HIPAA, and Suicide Prevention. Inpatient rounding is required, but ERCP/EUS procedures are not.
Contract Details
This is a Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (FP-IDIQ) contract with an estimated maximum value of $17,500,000.00 and a guaranteed minimum of $17,500.00. The period of performance includes one base year (August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027) and four one-year option periods. The applicable NAICS code is 621111 (Offices of Physicians, except Mental Health Specialists), and the Product Service Code is Q505.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to carlos.jaquez@va.gov by the deadline. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, with Technical Capability and Past Performance combined being approximately equal in importance to Price. Offerors must submit CVs for physicians, licenses, and certifications. Required attachments include a Contractor Conflict of Interest Certification Statement, an Immigration and Nationality Act certification, and a Past Performance Questionnaire Worksheet (S02 D.4). The VA reserves the right to conduct exchanges with offerors.
Key Attachments & Compliance
Bidders must comply with stringent VA requirements, including the "Contractor Rules of Behavior" for access to VA systems and data, and the "VHA Bookable Hour and Appointment Length Standards Memorandum." The "Fillable Schedule of Services" (S02 D.3) provides estimated quantities for on-site, on-call, and callback hours for pricing. A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines how contractor performance will be evaluated against specific standards.
Additional Notes
This is a new procurement with no incumbent contractor. The solicitation was initially anticipated as an SDVOSB set-aside but has been changed to unrestricted via Amendment 0003. Amendment 0004 extended the proposal due date.