Q509 -Intent to Sole Source Notice for Medical Officer of the Day Services for Battle Creek VA Medical Center
Overview
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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 the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, MI, has issued an Intent to Sole Source Notice for Medical Officer of the Day Physician Services. The VA intends to award a fixed-price, short-term contract to Sygnetics, Inc., citing unusual and compelling urgency under FAR 6.302-2. Responses from other sources demonstrating that competition would be advantageous are due by February 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the provision of Medical Officer of the Day Physician Services. Key requirements include:
- Services to be provided by 2.95 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) physicians.
- Physicians must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine.
- Physicians must possess both inpatient and outpatient experience.
- Services are to be delivered at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fixed-price, short-term.
- Period of Performance: 3 months, commencing March 13, 2026.
- Set-Aside: While the opportunity is listed under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) designation, this notice explicitly states it is an intent to sole source, and full and open competition is not being provided.
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published Date: February 3, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
No solicitation package is available for this notice. Interested parties must submit clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that competition for these services would be advantageous to the Government. Responses should be emailed to angela.freel@va.gov. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
The determination not to compete is solely at the discretion of the Government. The NAICS code associated is 561320 (Staffing Services) with a $34.0 Million size standard.