Chief, Acquisitions (90C), VA Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104-2193

Q -- PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE SERVICES IN MONROE COUNTY MS SOL RFP-614-26-98 DUE 012298 POC Jerry Shepherd or Florence Winfield, 901-577-7228 or 7227, FAX 901-577-7242 The VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN is seeking offers from medical care providers for Primary Health Care Services for enrolled veterans. Payment for services will be on a monthly capitated rate basis. The contract term will be one base year with two 1 year options for contract extension. The primary health care services will be provided in Monroe County Mississippi. Contractor is expected to meet or exceed JCAHO requirements for Primary Care. Facitilities must be in compliance with the American Disability Act requirements. The VA is expecting to enroll approximately 1,000 patients within one year after award. The contractor shall provide all personnel, clinic facilities, equipment, supplies, and supervision for the provision of primary health care services. The contractor will be responsible for the provision of all radiological and laboratory services associated with primary health care services. The contractor will be responsible for providing short term pharmacy prescriptions using VA's formulary. The contractor must have a primary care provider on call 24 hours per day, 365 days a year to respond to enrolled patient telephone inquires. The VAMC will make and award to offeror that represents best value to the VAMC. Contract award will be based upon the evaluation of offers using selection factors including cost as one factor. Solicitation documents are expected to be available on or about 12/22/97. All requests for solicitation packages must be in writing and must be sent to the address in this announcement. The VA will respond to facsimile requests at 901-577-7242. (0337)

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