Q524--On-site Cardiothoracic Physician Services | San Juan
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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 San Juan VA Medical Center (SJVAMC), intends to issue an unrestricted, full and open competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-site Cardiothoracic Physician Services. This Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will require a minimum of two (2) Board Certified/Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeons to provide comprehensive services to eligible beneficiaries in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The solicitation (RFQ 36C24826R0072) is expected to be issued on or about April 9, 2026. Interested contractors must monitor SAM.gov for the official release and submission instructions.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide a full range of Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician services, meeting or exceeding national standards established by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS). Services include initial patient evaluations in inpatient, outpatient, and Emergency Department settings; surgical procedures in the Operating Room; post-operative care; Cardiothoracic Surgery Consults; Permanent Pacemaker Implants (emergency); Pacemaker Lead Extraction (back-up); Pericardial Window and/or Pericardiectomy Procedures; and back-up for Interventional Cardiology (PCI) cases. Coverage requires one physician on-site for scheduled elective procedures and clinics on Mondays and Wednesdays (7:00 am - 3:30 pm), and another on-call during weeknights (Mon/Wed 3:30 pm - 7:00 am), weekdays (Tue/Thu/Fri), weekends, and holidays (24-hour coverage) for emergencies and Cath Lab procedures. Key personnel must be available on-site within one hour for back-up/emergency cases.
Contract Details
This will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, consisting of a base year plus four (4) one-year option periods. The anticipated period of performance is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. The procurement is authorized under Title 38 USC 8153 (Health Care Resources Sharing Authority), FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services), and FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation).
Eligibility & Qualifications
This is an unrestricted, full and open competitive solicitation. The NAICS Code is 621111 (Offices of Physicians, except Mental Health Specialists) with a Business Size Standard of $16 million. The Product/Service Code is Q524 (Medical-Cardiothoracic Surgery). Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. Physicians assigned to the contract must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth. They must be Board Certified/Board Eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and hold current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Credentialing and privileging will adhere to VHA Directives 1100.20 and 1100.21.
Key Dates & Submission
The solicitation, RFQ 36C24826R0072, is expected to be issued on or about April 9, 2026. Interested parties are responsible for downloading the solicitation and any amendments from SAM.gov. Registration of interest on SAM.gov is encouraged for notification. Questions regarding this announcement should be directed via email to Jayne Messer, Contract Specialist, at jayne.messer@va.gov, including the solicitation number in the subject line.