Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant Staffing

The document outlines a Performance Work Statement for Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (CTPA) Services at the VA San Francisco Health Care System. The contractor will provide CTPAs for two days per week, six hours per day, to perform critical services like endoscopic vein harvesting, central line placement, chest tube management, and surgical assistance. CTPAs must be licensed, board-certified, credentialed, and technically proficient in required procedures. The contract emphasizes adherence to VA policies, HIPAA, and patient safety standards, with specific training and health requirements. Performance will be monitored through various quality assurance measures, and the contractor is responsible for personnel, medical records, and billing, while prohibited from performing inherent governmental functions or self-referrals.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) has issued a Sources Sought Announcement (36C26126Q0568) for cardiothoracic physician assistant services at the VA San Francisco Health Care System. This is a preliminary request for information, not a solicitation, to gauge contractor capabilities. The NAICS code is 561320 (Temporary Help Services) with a $34 million small business size standard. Interested contractors must email Cynthia.diezel@va.gov by April 13, 2026, 10 AM PST, providing their socioeconomic status, legal name, Unique Entity ID, point of contact, capabilities statement, relevant experience, similar projects, and a price estimate for five option years. Responses must also address subcontracting limitations. Failure to provide all requested information will result in non-consideration. The government will use this information to determine its procurement strategy. Contractors must be registered in SAM and, if applicable, verified with Veteran Small Business Certification.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 is soliciting proposals for Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (CTPA) Services at the VA San Francisco Health Care System. The solicitation, number 36C26126Q0568, seeks a contractor to provide one full-time equivalent CTPA for two days per week, six hours per day, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, with four option years. Key responsibilities include endoscopic vein harvesting, central line placement, chest tube insertion/removal, and assisting in cardiothoracic and robotic surgeries. The CTPA must be licensed, board-certified, and undergo VA credentialing and privileging. The contractor is responsible for ensuring personnel meet technical proficiencies, complete mandatory VA training, and comply with health, safety, and confidentiality regulations, including HIPAA and OIG exclusions. Performance will be monitored quarterly through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with emphasis on patient safety and adherence to clinical standards.

This amendment to solicitation 36C26126Q0568, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, provides crucial clarifications to potential offerors. The main purpose of this amendment is to address submitted questions regarding the solicitation. Key clarifications include confirmation that there is no incumbent contractor for this requirement, as it is a new project. Additionally, the amendment clarifies the submission requirements for proof of insurance, specifying that it must be included within Volume 1 (Technical) of the proposal package, rather than prior to award or upon proposal as ambiguously stated in different sections of the original solicitation. This amendment ensures all offerors have accurate and consistent information to prepare their bids.

This document outlines the Contractor Certification for the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended. It mandates that contractors and subcontractors working with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) comply with all provisions of the Act and related laws enforced by Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Department of Labor. Contractors must not knowingly employ illegal aliens or foreign nationals violating their immigration status. Compliance with

This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5637 Revision No. 31, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various service occupations in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, California. It details rates for Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Food Preparation, Health, Information Technology, and other sectors. A special note clarifies that the Janitor wage rate applies only to San Mateo County, with San Francisco County janitor rates found in a different determination. The document also includes important information regarding Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, which mandate paid sick leave and a minimum wage for federal contractors, respectively. Fringe benefits encompass health and welfare, vacation, and eleven paid holidays. Specific footnotes address rules for Janitors, Computer Employees (regarding exempt status), and night/Sunday pay for Air Traffic Controllers and Weather Observers. Hazardous pay differentials for work with ordnance and uniform allowance policies are also specified. The document concludes with a conformance process for classifying unlisted occupations, ensuring fair compensation and compliance with the Service Contract Act.