Q505--Gastroenterology Physician Services

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation closing date and time has been extended to 03/27/2026 at 10:00 AM CT.

• A question and answer has been added regarding an incumbent provider for gastroenterology physician services. The response indicates that a prior contract (36C26324P0691) was awarded to Iowa Digestive Disease Center.

• Section 11 (Item 11) has been updated to reflect the extension of the solicitation closing date and time.

• Section 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification) contains the new question and answer.

• The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended to 03/27/2026 at 10:00 AM CT.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Solicitation Amendment 36C26326Q0369 0001. The full description of the amendment is contained within the attached document.

Not specified in the provided text, but the amendment itself modifies the original solicitation.

Potential bidders should review the attached amendment document for any changes to requirements, deadlines, or submission instructions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Gastroenterology physician services to support the Central Iowa VA Health Care System. The services are to be provided on-site at the facility.

• Provision of Board-Certified Gastroenterology Physician Services.

• Services to cover the full range of Gastroenterology procedures, including but not limited to colonoscopies and Esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGDs).

• Physicians must be licensed in a U.S. state or territory and possess current board certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Gastroenterology at the physician/NP level.

• Compliance with all VA privacy and security requirements, including specific training.

• Adherence to established medical standards and guidelines.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base period from 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027, with four (4) one-year option periods.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 621111 (Offices of Physicians) with a size standard of $16 Million is provided.

• Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration.

• Quotes are to be submitted via email to angela.stewart438@va.gov by the closing date and time.

• Key submission items include: Signed SF 1449, completed price schedule, signed Conflict of Interest Memo, Signed Immigration Certification, Signed Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Signed Contractor Rules of Behavior, Contingency Plan, and Quality Control Plan.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance): Technical Excellence (Qualifications, Experience, Clinical Skills, Management/Administrative Capabilities), Past Performance, Price, and Veterans Involvement (SDVOSB/VOSB utilization).

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.

• Offerors submitting as a joint venture must provide a certification from each SDVOSB joint partner.

• Questions regarding the solicitation are due by 8:00 am Central Time on March 24, 2026.

• This acquisition is set aside as UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 621111 (Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)).

• Size Standard: $16 Million.

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

• The contract will be administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, specifically Board-Certified Gastroenterology Physician Services, to be provided to the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) in Des Moines, Iowa. The procurement is conducted under streamlined procedures for commercial items.

• Provision of Board-Certified Gastroenterology Physician Services on-site.

• Services are required for a base period and four 1-year option periods.

• Specific requirements for professional staff include MD or DO credentials, and current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

• The contract period of performance is from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, for the base year, with four 1-year options extending through May 31, 2031.

• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Central Iowa VA Health Care System, 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50310, USA.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: March 26, 2026, 10:00 am Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• Quotes must be sent via email to angela.stewart438@va.gov.

• Required submissions include: Signed SF 1449, completed price schedule, signed Conflict of Interest Memo, signed Immigration Certification, signed Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and signed Contractor Rules of Behavior.

• Offerors must also provide a Contingency Plan, Quality Control Plan, and detailed information for each professional/key personnel (CVs, degrees, licenses, certifications, insurance).

• Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Excellence, Past Performance, and Price.

• This solicitation is open for full and open competition.

• NAICS Code: 621111 (Offices of Physicians, except Mental Health Specialists) with a small business size standard of $16 million.

• Product/Service Code (PSC): Q505 (Medical - Gastroenterology).

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

• Offerors must electronically complete annual representations and certifications via SAM.gov.

• Offerors must include a statement regarding acceptance of terms and conditions or list any exceptions.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "D.1 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)", outlines the systematic method the government will use to evaluate contractor performance for the stated contract. It details what will be monitored, how monitoring will occur, who will conduct it, and how efforts and results will be documented.

• Government Roles & Responsibilities: Identifies the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and their respective duties in overseeing surveillance.
• Performance Standards: Defines the criteria against which contractor performance will be measured, referencing Section 6 for specific requirements.
• Methods of QA Surveillance: Details the surveillance methods to be employed, including Direct Observation, Periodic Inspection, Validated User/Customer Complaints, and Random Sampling.
• QASP Performance Report: Outlines specific measures (e.g., Provider Quality Performance, Qualifications of Key Personnel, Scope of Practice/Privileging, Patient Access, Patient Safety, Licensing/Certification, Mandatory Training, Privacy/HIPAA) with corresponding PWS references, performance requirements, standards, acceptable quality levels, and surveillance methods.
• CPARS Ratings: Explains the rating system (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) used for evaluating performance based on contractual requirements and problem resolution.
• Documenting Performance: Describes the process for documenting performance, including the use of Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDRs) for non-acceptable performance.

This QASP is crucial for bidders as it defines the performance standards and surveillance methods the government will use to evaluate their performance. Understanding these requirements will help bidders to structure their proposals and operational plans to meet or exceed the government's expectations, thereby increasing their chances of successful contract performance and positive past performance ratings.