Q505--Locum Gastroenterology (GI) Physician Services MSO-2026-
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contract Office 17, is soliciting proposals for Locum Gastroenterology (GI) Physician Services at the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The contract is a Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with an estimated maximum value of $17.5 million over five years. Quotes are due by April 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterology Physician Services, including on-site, on-call, and call-back duties for VA beneficiaries. Services encompass comprehensive GI care, such as clinic appointments, inpatient consultations, and endoscopic procedures. Typical procedures include EGD (diagnostic, biopsies, banding, foreign body removal, PEG placement, bleeding treatment, dilation), flexible sigmoidoscopies, and colonoscopies (diagnostic, bleeding treatment, polypectomy, colonic decompression). ERCP/EUS procedures are not required. Providers will be responsible for inpatient rounding. Patient volume is estimated at approximately 10 outpatient procedures per day per provider, with 5-10 inpatient consults and 1-10 inpatient procedures.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed-Price (FP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year (June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027) with four (4) one-year option periods. The start date is flexible, pending credentialing and privileging.
- Estimated Maximum Value: $17,500,000.00
- Guaranteed Minimum: $17,500.00 (values may be updated post-award)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 621111 (Offices of Physicians, except Mental Health Specialists)
- PSC: Q505 (Gastroenterology Services)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to carlos.jaquez@va.gov by the deadline. Evaluation will consider Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, with all three factors being equal in importance. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Key personnel must be Board Certified/Eligible in Gastroenterology and hold current BLS/ACLS certifications.
Key Requirements & Compliance
Contractor personnel must undergo VA credentialing and privileging (estimated 2-3 weeks) and adhere to extensive VA directives, policies, HIPAA, infection control, and specific training requirements. Required certifications include Organizational Conflicts of Interest and compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (E-Verify). Bidders must utilize the provided Past Performance Questionnaire Worksheet and Fillable Schedule of Services for pricing. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines how performance will be monitored and evaluated.
Additional Notes
This is a new procurement; there is no incumbent contractor. The VA currently employs three full-time Gastroenterologists at the facility. The requirement for Letters of Intent (LOIs) has been removed.