Q531--Nephrology Providers -VACIHCS New Stand Alone POP: 3/1/25-2/28/26+4

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA-VHA) is seeking Nephrology Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services for the VA-CIHCS facility located in Des Moines, Iowa. This pre-solicitation notice targets potential service providers who can deliver on-site medical professionals specializing in nephrology. Key contract requirements include employing Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Nephrology Physicians and Nurse Practitioners with current, unrestricted medical licenses. Providers must maintain relevant certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Continuing Medical Education (CME). The VA will conduct comprehensive credentialing and privileging of selected contractor personnel before service commencement. Potential vendors are expected to submit detailed responses demonstrating their qualifications, including company information, socioeconomic status, prior nephrology service experience, and potential joint venture arrangements. Responses are due by 11:00 AM Central Time on July 30, 2024.

The contract opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), with a performance period of six months from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. While specific award values were not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract will cover physician and nurse practitioner services for a single VA medical facility. The procurement follows the Offices of Physicians NAICS category (621111) and falls under the Nephrology Medicine Services Product Service Code (Q531). Interested vendors must carefully review the requirements and prepare comprehensive responses that highlight their capabilities in providing specialized nephrology medical professionals. The VA's selection process will likely prioritize vendors with demonstrated expertise in nephrology services and a proven track record of delivering high-quality medical personnel to healthcare facilities.