Q505--Gastroenterology Physician Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 36C26326Q0369
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 621111 Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
- PSC
- Q505 Medical- Gastroenterology
- Place of performance
- Department of Veterans Affairs Central Iowa VA Health Care System Des Moines, Iowa 50310, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 23, is soliciting quotations for Board-Certified Gastroenterology Physician Services through a Request for Quote (RFQ) process. The Central Iowa VA Health Care System requires a minimum of three credentialed physician positions (MD or DO) to provide onsite diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), as well as consultative services. Qualified physicians must maintain board certification through the American Board of Internal Medicine, possess at least two years of gastroenterology experience, hold current BLS/ACLS certifications, and maintain unrestricted medical licenses. Award will be determined based on comparative evaluation of three factors: Technical Excellence and Qualifications, Past Performance, and Price, with emphasis on best value to the government. The solicitation was issued on March 19, 2026, with an extended response deadline of March 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, and the contracting officer is Angela Stewart at angela.stewart438@va.gov.
This procurement is designated for full and open competition with no set-aside provisions, and an incumbent contractor exists under prior contract 36C26324P0691 awarded to Iowa Digestive Disease Center. The contract requires 832 hours of physician services annually (estimated at 0.4 FTE) with a base period running from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, followed by four optional one-year renewal periods extending through May 31, 2031. The estimated total contract value across all periods is $16 million, with a small business size standard of $16 million under NAICS code 621111. Performance of services will occur entirely at the Central Iowa VA Health Care System located at 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50310. Contractors must comply with comprehensive VA requirements including Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan standards, organizational conflict of interest certifications, immigration compliance, mandatory training in infection control and HIPAA protocols, and contractual Rules of Behavior governing access to VA information systems and sensitive data.
Notice text
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The solicitation is amended.
Update #1 ·
Attachment 1: Template for Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Effective Date: 01/15/2026
Revision: 03
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, 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; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.
This solicitation is open for full and open competition.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 621111, with a small business size standard of $16 million.
The FSC/PSC is Q505 Medical - Gastroenterology.
The Central Iowa VA Health Care System, 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310, is seeking to purchase gastroenterology physician services.
All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:
Services
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
0001
832.00
HR
__________________
__________________
Board Certified Gastroenterology Physician Services
1. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
2. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
3. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
Contract Period: Base
POP Begin: 06-01-2026
POP End: 05-31-2027
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621111 - Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q505 - Medical - Gastroenterology
1001
832.00
HR
__________________
__________________
Board Certified Gastroenterology Physician Services
1. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
2. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
3. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
Contract Period: Option 1
POP Begin: 06-01-2027
POP End: 05-31-2028
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621111 - Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q505 - Medical - Gastroenterology
2001
832.00
HR
__________________
__________________
Board Certified Gastroenterology Physician Services
1. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
2. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
3. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
Contract Period: Option 2
POP Begin: 06-01-2028
POP End: 05-31-2029
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621111 - Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q505 - Medical - Gastroenterology
3001
832.00
HR
__________________
__________________
Board Certified Gastroenterology Physician Services
1. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
2. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
3. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
Contract Period: Option 3
POP Begin: 06-01-2029
POP End: 05-31-2030
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621111 - Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q505 - Medical - Gastroenterology
4001
832.00
HR
__________________
__________________
Board Certified Gastroenterology Physician Services
1. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
2. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
3. Name:_______________________________________________
Title: MD, DO
Contract Period: Option 4
POP Begin: 06-01-2030
POP End: 05-31-2031
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621111 - Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q505 - Medical - Gastroenterology
The Contractor shall provide Board-Certified Gastroenterology Physician Services on site in accordance with the specifications contained herein to beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS). See section B.3 Performance Work Statement for additional information.
The contract period of performance is 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026 plus four 1-year options to be exercised at the Government s discretion.
Place of Performance/Place of Delivery
Address:
3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA
Postal Code:
50310
Country:
UNITED STATES
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services
All quoters shall submit the following:
Signed SF 1449
Completed price schedule for all LINs.
Signed Conflict of Interest Memo from Section D- Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments.
Signed Immigration Certification from Section D- Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments.
Signed Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) from Section D- Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments.
Signed Contractor Rules of Behavior from Section D Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments.
Quoters are to provide documentation upon which the quote will be evaluated, including:
Contingency Plan for emergency substitutions if key personnel are not available.
Quality Control Plan
For each professional/key personnel to provide services, provide:
A listing of all professional staff who will be assigned to perform the required services
Curriculum Vitae (CVs) of professional staff
Copies of degrees; licenses; board certifications; accreditations
A copy of current and active Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
Malpractice and medical liability insurance certificates
All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer at angela.stewart438@va.gov.
Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of RFO FAR 12. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.
Options will be evaluated at time of award.
FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services: In accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1 and FAR 12.201-2 when appropriate, the contracting officer may (1) Insert the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in solicitations for commercial products or commercial services.
The following are the decision factors:
Technical Excellence
Past Performance
Price
Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/.
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation Oct 2025)
To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."
OR
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"
Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.
Submission of your response shall be received not later than 10:00am Central Time on March 26, 2026, at angela.stewart438@va.gov.
Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.
Point of Contact
Angela Stewart, Contracting Officer
Angela.stewart438@va.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation Amendment 36C26326Q0369 0001.pdf | ||
| 36C26326Q0369 0001_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation 36C26326Q0369.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Section D Attachments 36C26326Q0369.pdf | ||
| 36C26326Q0369_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Q505--Gastroenterology Physician Services | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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