One FTE Hematology Oncology Physician Services (Fresno, CA) Market Research

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 21, through its Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing one full-time equivalent Board Certified or Board Eligible Hematology/Oncology Physician to deliver on-site clinical services at the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, California. The physician will be required to maintain current state licensure, DEA certification, ACLS/BLS certification, and Board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Hematology, with direct patient care comprising approximately 90 percent of assigned time and administrative duties comprising approximately 5 percent. Key requirements include the ability to provide substitute coverage within two hours of any scheduling conflicts, completion of all mandatory VA training programs, compliance with VA policies and standards of care established by the American Society of Hematology and Joint Commission, and participation in ongoing performance evaluations including Focused Provider Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Provider Practice Evaluation (OPPE). The Government will evaluate responses based on vendor capability statements addressing qualifications to provide temporary physician services, socio-economic status certification, confirmation of self-performance versus subcontracting plans, and estimated pricing. Responses must be submitted by April 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM PST to Emily.Trinh@va.gov with the subject line "SAM - Hematology Oncology Physician."

This market research notice is limited to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Small Business vendors, with no set-aside designation applied. The intended period of performance is one base year plus one optional year, with an approximate start date of June 1, 2026, and services will be performed at 2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703 during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, totaling approximately 1,992 hours annually. No incumbent contractor or award value has been identified in this pre-solicitation notice. Vendors should note that this is market research only and does not constitute a formal solicitation, commitment to issue a contract, or obligation to reimburse response costs. All expenses associated with submitting information are the responsibility of responding vendors. The solicitation number is 36C26126Q0585, and interested vendors are encouraged to respond with their capability statements and pricing estimates for the 1,992 annual service hours.