36C25626Q0315: houston crna

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to provide onsite anesthetic patient care at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The non-personal services requirement encompasses preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthetic administration, and post-anesthesia care for veteran patients. Qualified contractors must credential and privilege a minimum of six CRNAs with current unrestricted licenses, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, and at least two years of professional experience. CRNAs must comply with Joint Commission quality assurance standards, VA policies and protocols, mandatory training requirements, and strict confidentiality and security regulations. The Response for Information (RFI) submission deadline is January 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST, with responses limited to seven pages and submitted via email to Tiffany Lee-Franklin, Contracting Specialist.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any potential incumbents or current contractors. The contract is anticipated to be a five-year agreement with a base period and four one-year option periods, tentatively commencing June 1, 2026. The estimated annual requirement is 9,630 CRNA hours spanning 52 weeks, with the procurement classified under NAICS Code 561320 (Temporary Help Services) and PSC Category Q501 (Medical-Anesthesiology). The $34 million size standard for this NAICS category establishes the threshold for small business eligibility, and Service Contract Labor Standards will apply to the award. Contractors must demonstrate capability to meet requirements, provide relevant company background and performance history, document business size and socioeconomic status including any Veteran Small Business Certification, and confirm interest in responding to a formal solicitation should one be issued.