Q501--Anesthesiologist Physician On-Call Services

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation closing date and time has been extended.

• This amendment provides questions, answers, and clarifications regarding the solicitation.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26326Q0063

• Original Solicitation Date: 10-28-2025

• The proposal deadline is extended to November 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time.

• Quoters are required to acknowledge this amendment by signing and returning one copy with their quote.

• Pricing information should be submitted separately from the technical information.

• Key personnel are required to complete and sign the Contractor Rules of Behavior form.

Amendment / Modification

This document is an amendment to Solicitation 36C26326Q0063.

Solicitation 36C26326Q0063

This amendment does not appear to modify proposal deadlines or submission requirements based on the provided text. It serves to amend the original solicitation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Anesthesiologist Physician On-Call Services to support the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The government is procuring these services to ensure continuous patient care.

• Provide one (1) Board-Certified Anesthesiologist for up to 6,244 on-call hours and up to 1,560 call back coverage hours annually.

• Services include direct patient care for a full range of anesthesiology services for operative procedures, including pre-procedure assessment, anesthetic agent administration, invasive monitoring, difficult airway management, and post-procedure follow-up.

• Anesthesiologists may administer anesthesia or medically direct CRNAs or residents.

• Services are to be performed at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417.

• This solicitation will result in a firm-fixed price contract.

• Period of Performance: December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026.

• The contract includes an option to extend services (FAR 52.217-8).

• Offerors must submit signed and dated quotes via email to angela.stewart438@va.gov by the closing date and time of the solicitation.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to angela.stewart438@va.gov by 1:00 pm CT on October 30, 2025.

• Evaluation will be based on a comparative evaluation process, with best value expected.

• Technical factors for evaluation include Provider Qualifications (degrees, licenses, board certifications, BLS/ACLS, 2+ years of experience, CVs) and Contractor Qualifications (contracts for similar services, personnel adequacy, continuity of care plans, recruitment, staffing, back-up, and retention plans).

• Past performance will also be evaluated.

• Price will be evaluated to determine fair and reasonable pricing and the lowest priced offer.

• This procurement is set aside for verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration and be a verified SDVOSB upon submission of an offer and award.

• Offerors must return a completed section C.3 and Attachment D documents with an acceptable quote.

• The contract includes various FAR and VAAR clauses related to terms and conditions, insurance, security, data protection, and reporting requirements.

• Specific training requirements (e.g., ACLS, BLS, HIPAA, Government Ethics) and health requirements (e.g., TB testing, immunizations) are detailed for all personnel.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for anesthesiologist physician on-call services for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, is seeking quotes for these services.

• Anesthesiologist physician on-call services.

• A list of contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are detailed within the attached solicitation documentation.

• The VA anticipates awarding one firm-fixed price contract.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not specified in this synopsis.

• Quotes are due by November 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time.

• Quotes must be emailed to angela.stewart438@va.gov.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring their quotes are received in their entirety before the closing date and time.

• FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3 apply and are detailed in the solicitation.

• FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 apply and are included in the solicitation.

• This procurement is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• Prospective offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB with the Small Business Administration.

• Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov at the time of offer submission.

• NAICS Code: 621111 (Physician Offices) with a size standard of $16.0 million.

• The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.

• Contact Angela Stewart (angela.stewart438@va.gov, 605-336-3230 x7804) for solicitation information.

• Refer to attached documents: "Solicitation 36C26326Q0063 Final" and "Section D Attachments."

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "Section D Attachments.pdf", contains various forms and attachments relevant to the solicitation. It is crucial for bidders to review these documents to understand specific requirements and provide accurate information in their proposals.

• Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): Includes VAAR 852.209-70, which requires offerors to disclose any past, present, or planned interests that could create an organizational conflict of interest. Appendix A provides a certification statement for this.
• Contractor Certification: Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952: Requires contractors to certify compliance with immigration laws, including "E-Verify" requirements, for all personnel working on the contract.
• Contractor Rules of Behavior (VA Handbook 6500.6, Appendix D): Outlines the terms and conditions for accessing and using VA information systems and resources. This includes rules on data privacy, security, authorized use, and reporting incidents.
• Records Management Language for Contracts (NARA Language): Details the contractor's obligations regarding the creation, handling, and preservation of Federal records, including VA records, in compliance with NARA policies and Federal laws.

Bidders must carefully review each section of this attachment to ensure full compliance. Failure to address the Organizational Conflicts of Interest, provide the required certifications, adhere to the Rules of Behavior, or comply with Records Management obligations could impact proposal evaluation and contract award.