Q515--564-21-3-140-0103 - Locum Tenens Pathologists - 36C256-21-AP-2222

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, requires on-site anatomical and clinical pathology services for eligible beneficiaries in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This solicitation, identified by number 36C25622R0001, seeks a contractor to provide a board-certified pathologist to cover comprehensive operational hours and workload requirements. The scope of work includes surgical pathology, cytology, autopsy services, interpretations, blood smears, surgical grossing, consultation slides, frozen sections, and autopsy blocks, as well as clinical pathology duties such as on-call support for the blood bank.

The acquisition is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside. It falls under NAICS code 621111, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), and PSC Q515, MEDICAL- PATHOLOGY. The contractor is responsible for proposing a qualified physician to undergo credentialing to ensure all required services and scheduling needs are met.

Managed by the Network Contract Office 16, the solicitation was published on October 27, 2021, with a response deadline of November 18, 2021. The formal notice includes 10 attachments, providing additional documentation such as a past performance questionnaire, a quality assurance surveillance plan, contractor key personnel and conflict of interest forms, and contractor certification for immigration. Thomas M. Kovarovic is the designated point of contact for this requirement.