Q201--NEW Jonesboro CBOC Services

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C24926Q0051, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9 (90C), corrects a clerical error in the original Sources Sought Notice. The amendment revises the estimated patient enrollment numbers for a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The original statement indicated 44,512 total estimated patients, which has been corrected to approximately 2,100 Primary Care Veterans per year and 575 Mental Health Veterans per year. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors are instructed to acknowledge receipt of this amendment and base their responses on the revised patient estimates.

This government file outlines the requirements for Jonesboro Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Services, focusing on primary care and mental health services for Veterans in specific Arkansas counties. The contract operates on a firm fixed-price task order basis with a guaranteed minimum of $500,000. Payment is a monthly capitated rate, contingent on fund availability. The Performance Work Statement details required services, including patient enrollment, billing, and invoicing procedures, with patients needing a qualifying encounter within 12 months to remain on the billable roster. The document also specifies comprehensive staffing and qualification requirements for Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACTs), including primary care providers, registered nurses, clinical associates, and administrative staff, along with discipline-specific roles like clinical pharmacist practitioners, social workers, and dietitians. Extensive mental health staffing requirements are also detailed, covering various professional roles and their qualifications, to ensure integrated care. The contract emphasizes adherence to VHA performance and quality standards.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to gather information from qualified sources for Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Services for Veterans in the Jonesboro, Arkansas area, encompassing eight counties. This is not a solicitation but a request for information to determine the appropriate acquisition method for a new contract, as an existing one is set to expire. Services required include onsite primary care and mental health, with potential support services like pharmacy and laboratory. Specialty care not provided onsite will be available via referral or telehealth. The CBOC currently serves approximately 44,512 Veterans. The anticipated contract period is one base year with nine one-year option periods. The NAICS code for this requirement is 621498, with a small business size standard of $25.5 Million. Interested firms, especially those claiming SDVOSB and VOSB status, must be registered and verified. Responses to a questionnaire regarding business status, past federal experience, and potential risks are due by December 17, 2025.

This Sources Sought Notice, solicits information for Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Services in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, issued the notice (SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24926Q0051) to assess the availability and capability of qualified sources for the requirement. Responses are due by December 17, 2025, at 10 AM CENTRAL TIME. This notice includes a questionnaire and a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for potential contractors to review. The notice indicates no Recovery Act Funds are involved and the set-aside is not specified. The point of contact is Laura Edelman at laura.edelman@va.gov; no phone calls will be accepted. This is not a request for proposals but solely for information gathering.