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The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Veterans Services issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 912-23-002) for temporary medical personnel services across multiple Veterans Care Centers located in Richmond, Roanoke, Virginia Beach, and Warrenton. The procurement seeks qualified healthcare staffing agencies to provide temporary workers including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) on an as-needed basis. Vendors must ensure all temporary employees possess appropriate Virginia state credentials, licensure, and certifications while meeting specified quality standards. The original proposal was due on October 18, 2022, at 3:00 PM EST, with an initial contract term of two years and potential for four one-year renewals. Key requirements include providing transportation for staff, participating in disaster drills, complying with COVID-19 vaccination protocols, and submitting a small business subcontracting plan. The Commonwealth reserved the right to make multiple awards and potentially hire contract employees directly as state personnel without associated recruitment fees.

The solicitation demonstrated a preference for small businesses, with Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) certified small businesses receiving full credit for utilization. Vendors were preferred from within 100 miles of DVS locations, indicating a regional procurement strategy. Multiple vendors were ultimately awarded the contract, including ATC Healthcare Systems LLC, ACI Federal, Allstar Healthcare Staffing, Altruisite Health Services, Beyond Medical Staffing, Favorite Healthcare Staffing LLC, First Choice Nurses of Eastern VA, Gateway Compatior, Interim HealthCare of Richmond, Premier HealthCare Service LLC, S & S Healthcare, and Worldwide Travel Staffing Ltd. While specific contract values were not disclosed, the "as-needed" nature of the contract suggests flexible spending based on actual staffing requirements. The solicitation was managed by Procurement Officer Vivian Doobay, with the final award dated December 12, 2022, signaling a comprehensive and competitive procurement process designed to ensure high-quality temporary medical staffing across Virginia's Veterans Care Centers.