Q--618-16-2-4002-0003 Anesthesiologists MPLS

This SOURCES SOUGHT notice for planning purposes to target Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses only. This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) - The Minneapolis VA Health Care System has a potential requirement for on-site Board Certified 3.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Anesthesiology Services. The potential solicitation would contain requirements for a 12-month base year and four 1 year option periods. During the base period, the contractor would be expected to provide 3.0 FTE/6,240 hours of clinical service with corresponding on-call coverage. Anesthesiologists shall provide direct patient care for the full range of anesthesiology services for operative procedures including: pre-procedure assessment with review of patient's electronic medical record and focused physical exam; administration of anesthetic agents; performance of trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE) in cardiac cases; insertion of invasive hemodynamic monitoring catheters with ultrasound guidance; management of difficult airways using alternative intubating devices and advanced techniques in both emergent and non-emergent situations; administration of multi-modal pre-emptive analgesics; placement of nerve blocks, including interscalene blocks for post-operative pain control; intra-procedure monitoring and management; and post-procedure follow-up as appropriate for both inpatients and outpatients. Anesthesiologists may personally administer anesthesia or may medically direct CRNAs or Anesthesiology Residents in the administration of anesthesia. Training of ACGME Anesthesiology program residents and medical students as they rotate through the MVAHCS is a requirement. The NAICS code assigned to this procurement will be 621111 with a size standard of $11 million. The solicitation is full and open and multiple awards may be considered. Offers will be evaluated on technical ability, past performance, and price. The potential procurement would be made in accordance with FAR Parts 12 Commercial Item and 15 Negotiated Contracts. Services are scheduled to begin on February 1, 2016 (or date of award). Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: a) Name of company; b) POC, Telephone Number, Fax Number, Address, and e-mail address; c) Brief summary of company history relative to similar requirements; d) Any pertinent questions/concerns; What should be included in your response: " Do submit comments that address the Government's requirements, assumptions, conditions, or contemplated approaches. What should not be included in your response: " Do not submit proposals or offers. " Do not submit capability statements, white papers, or other company marketing materials. " Do not submit requests to be considered for award or to be notified of a future solicitation. " Do not submit requests to be added to a mailing or distribution list. " Do not submit questions or comments not related to this sources sought. " Do not respond via telephone. 6. HOW TO RESPOND: Please submit your response to this Sources Sought Notice via email to [email protected] with the words "Minneapolis 3.0 FTE Anesthesiology Sources Sought Notice Response" in the email subject line. The closing time for responses is 12:00 P.M. CT on March 31, 2015. DISCLAIMER This sources sought notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this sources sought notice that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this sources sought notice.