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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer John Becker john.becker3@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Central Iowa VA Health Care System

3600 30th Street

Des Moines IA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

OFFEROR – READ THIS INFORMATION FIRST BEFORE SUBMITTING AN OFFER

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a Request for Quote (RFQ) is being requested. Solicitation Number: 36C26324Q0206

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024 dated 11/14/2023

This is an unrestricted solicitation meaning all business size may respond. At the time of submission of offer and prior to award, the offeror shall be active in the System for Award Management (SAM) reflecting 621111 Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). The PSC Code is Q505 Medical Gastroenterology.

The VA anticipates the award of one (1) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDC) for On-Site Gastroenterology Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services to support the Des Moines IA VA Health Care System located at 3600 30th Street, Des Moines IA 50310. See Performance Work Statement and Price/Cost Schedule for specific requirements and qualifications.

The period of performance is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The contract is required to provide the following services:

· Gastroenterology Clinic (Nurse Practitioner), Four Hour: Four (4), eight-hour clinics per week, (Estimated 32 hours/week, 112-128 hours/month, 1664* total hours/year (12) months). Nurse Practitioner minimum. *10 Hours of VA Mandatory Training included in total.

· Hepatology Clinic/E-consults (Gastroenterologist), Four Hour: Two four-hour clinics per month, (estimated 8 hours/month, 132* hours/year (12) months). Board Certified Physician minimum. *30 Hours of VA Mandatory Training (Three Physicians at 10 hours each) included in total.

· Inpatient/Phone Consult/Question Only: Inpatient/Phone Consult/E-consults Only consultation during business hours (estimated 7-10/ month, 100/ year (12) months)

· GI EGD Procedure: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedures (CPT codes: 43226-43259) performed on-site at VA-CIHCS. Estimated 104-110 procedures per month, 1250 procedures per year.

· GI Colonoscopy Procedure: Colonoscopy procedures (CPT codes: 45378- 45398) performed on-site at VA-CIHCS. Estimated 61-66 procedures per month, 800 procedures per year.

· GI Sigmoidoscopy Procedure: Sigmoidoscopy procedures (CPT codes: 45330-45350) performed on-site at VA-CIHCS. Estimated 1-2 procedure every 3 months, 8 procedures per year.

Solicitation Questions. All solicitation questions shall be submitted in writing via email to John Becker at john.becker3@va.gov. Questions must be received by 2/26/2024, 11:00 AM CST.

Submission of Offer: Refer to FAR Provision 52.212-1 Addendum and 52.212-2 within the attached solicitation document for instructions on submitting an offer.

Evaluation Factors. FAR 13 Comparative Evaluation. Offerors shall submit required documentation as outlined in the solicitation.

Offer Due Date: Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by March 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM Central Time. Quotes shall be emailed to john.becker3@va.gov prior to the solicitation closing date and time. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in full by the Contracting Officer prior to the solicitation closing date and time. Due to email file size limitations, please do not wait until the last minute to email offers.

See attached document: SF1449 36C26324Q0206 GASTROENTEROLOGY PHYSICIAN SERVICES.

See attached document: SCA WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-4999 REV 22.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT CERTIFICATION IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

See attached document: QASP ONSITE GASTROENTEROLOGY PHYSICIAN SERVICE.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice