Intent to Sole Source - Pierre CBOC 6-month short-term contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Black Hills Health Care System (VABHHCS) is seeking a 6-month noncompetitive contract award for Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) services in Pierre, South Dakota. This interim contract is necessary because the existing contract with STGI expires on December 31, 2025, and a new ten-year replacement contract is still pending final award. The justification for a noncompetitive award, citing 41 USC §3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, is that STGI is the only vendor capable of providing immediate CBOC services, as any alternative would require a 6-month or longer facility build-out. Market research for the long-term contract confirmed no other source could provide services without a new build-out. This short-term sole-source award ensures continuity of care while the VA finalizes the long-term competitive contract and allows for any necessary build-out time for a new vendor.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a sole source Request for Quotation (RFQ) to STG International Inc. for short-term primary care and mental health services at the Pierre Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Pierre, SD. This six-month contract, from January 1 to June 30, 2026, with a maximum value of $1.5 million and a minimum guarantee of $5,000, aims to bridge the gap until a long-term contract is awarded. The contractor is required to provide a Physician Director, Primary Care Providers (Physicians, APRNs, or PAs), Registered Nurse Care Managers, Clinical Associates (LPNs/LVNs or Unlicensed Assistive Personnel), and Administrative Associates. While most specialty and mental health services will be provided by VA staff via telehealth or at the main facility, the contractor must provide phlebotomist/laboratory technician services. All contractor staff must meet stringent licensing, credentialing, and training requirements, including VA mandatory training and ACLS/BLS certifications. The contract emphasizes compliance with VA policies, including the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, and proper handling of patient information under Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations.