Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Medical Physicals for USACE Employees at Fountain City, WI Service Base
ID: W912ES25P0045SSType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST ST PAULSAINT PAUL, MN, 55101-1323, USA

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

PSC

MEDICAL- EVALUATION/SCREENING (Q403)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2db767ef5565412b95a37518f94a7fdc/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, intends to award a sole source contract to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation for the provision of Occupational Health Physicals for its operations and maintenance employees. This procurement is essential for ensuring that employees meet the necessary health standards required for their roles, thereby supporting the overall mission of the Corps. The decision to sole source this contract is based on the clinic's unique capabilities, including geographic exclusivity and access to existing employee medical histories, which are critical for continuity of care. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill these requirements are invited to respond within three days of this notice, with responses due by March 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM (CST). For further inquiries, contact John P. Riederer at John.P.Riederer@usace.army.mil or by phone at 651-290-5614.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John P Riederer
    (651) 290-5614
    John.P.Riederer@usace.army.mil
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    NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE Medical Physicals_.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, intends to award a sole source contract to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation for Occupational Health Physicals for its operations and maintenance employees. This decision is based on statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 1901(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1, citing that Gundersen Clinic is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's needs. The clinic's geographic exclusivity, comprehensive range of services, and access to existing employee medical histories distinguish it from other providers, ensuring continuity of care. This notice serves to publicize the proposed contract action and invites any responsible sources that believe they can meet these requirements to respond within three days. However, the government retains the discretion to determine whether to proceed with competitive bidding based on received responses, which must be submitted electronically to the designated Contract Specialist. Responses are due by March 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM (CST).
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