The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 36C26326Q0204) for Gastroenterology Physician Services for the Central Iowa VA Health Care System in Des Moines, IA. This procurement is set aside for Small Businesses, with NAICS code 621111 and PSC Q505. The contract period is from February 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with four one-year options. Quotes are due by December 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, and will be evaluated based on the comparative evaluation procedures outlined in FAR 13, with the award going to the most advantageous response to the Government. All interested companies must provide quotations for each line item and refer to the attached RFQ and Performance Work Statement for details. The point of contact for questions is Angela Stewart, Contracting Officer, at angela.stewart438@va.gov.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for Board-Certified Gastroenterology Physician Services for the Central Iowa VA Health Care System. This small business set-aside procurement, under NAICS code 621111, requires a minimum of three key personnel to provide on-site services from February 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with four one-year option periods. The contract will be firm-fixed-price. Key requirements include current medical licenses, Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, BLS/ACLS certification, and a minimum of two years of GI experience. Contractors must comply with VA privacy and security regulations, including SAM.gov registration, and adhere to specific training, immunization, and infection control standards. The services encompass a range of clinical and surgical gastroenterology procedures, with emphasis on timely patient care, adherence to national medical standards, and meticulous medical record documentation. Performance will be monitored quarterly through various quality assurance measures.
This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for contract 36C26326Q0204 outlines the systematic method for evaluating contractor performance. It details what will be monitored, how, by whom, and how results will be documented, emphasizing the contractor's responsibility for quality control. The QASP is a