Staffing; 1. 0 FTE non-VA locum GMC provider - Sonora VA - one year

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89. This is a Small Business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 561320 and small business size standard is $27.5 million. SDVOSB companies will receive first evaluation priority. VOSB companies will receive second evaluation priority. All other small businesses will receive third evaluation priority. The VA Palo Alto Health Care System is seeking a Locum Tenens Primary Care provider at the VAPAHCS Sonora VA Medical Center, 13663 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370. The resulting request for quotations (RFQ) will be for a firm fixed price contract. The contract performance period will be for one (1) base period of 1 year (2080 hours). It is anticipated that commencement of performance will be February 1, 2017.

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 requires the following items: Please see the solicitation which is attached to this announcement.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a formal, written solicitation will not be issued.

SDVOSB and VOSB companies must be registered in VetBiz in order to be considered for award under SDVOSB or VOSB socioeconomic considerations.

The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

Offers shall be emailed to the Contracting Officer prior to the solicitation's end date: charles.dutkevitch@va.gov