Q501--Anesthesiology Staffing Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 08, Bay Pines Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, (BPVAHCS) located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744 is looking for certified, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) for the following capable of providing the requirement described below. This notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Requirement Description: The Contractor shall provide Board Certified Anesthesiology Physician and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) services onsite in accordance with the specifications contained herein to beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Bay Pines VA Medical Center. The VA Full-Time Equivalency (FTE): FTE is defined by VA as a minimum of 80 hours every two (2) The VA Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) is defined as a minimum of 80 hours every two weeks, excluding Federal holidays. A minimum of two (2) Board Certified Anesthesiologists and seven (7) Board Certified CRNAs. The contractor employees and subcontractors must maintain required licenses, permits, and certifications. Contractor personnel must be proficient in all technical skills required and be able to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently. The Contractor shall provide verification documents upon request from the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer s Representative (COR), including evidence of ongoing competency, training, education, and explanations for any gaps in professional history. Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable VA Medical Staff By Laws, Rules, and Regulations. SDVOSB/VOSB Verification Requirement: SDVOSBs must be certified through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Veterans Certification (VetCert) Program. Certification status must be verifiable through SBA s VetCert system at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. Submission Guidance: This is not a request for competitive proposals. However