This is a performance work statement for Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) services at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The contractor shall provide board-eligible or board-certified physicians in Internal Medicine or Family Practice to cover off-tour duties, including evenings, weekends, and federal holidays. The period of performance is from December 14, 2026, to December 13, 2031, with four option years. Physicians must have inpatient and outpatient experience, possess current BLS and ACLS certifications, and undergo a NACI background check. The contractor is responsible for credentialing, privileging, and ensuring all personnel meet licensing and certification requirements. Services include direct patient care, emergency medical care, and administrative functions. All services must be performed onsite at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The contractor must comply with VA policies, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations. Invoicing will be done electronically via Tungsten Automation. Security requirements include obtaining PIV cards and undergoing background investigations. Mandatory training, including cybersecurity and privacy awareness, is required for all personnel with access to VA information systems.
The period of performance for these services is from December 14, 2026, to December 13, 2031, with four option years. The bid notice states, period of performance, december 14, 2026 to december 13, 2031, base with four option years.
The bid notice states that invoices will be paid monthly in arrears, and payment will only be made for actual services rendered. Payment will only be made for actual services rendered. Payments shall be made monthly in arrears.
The bid notice requires physicians to be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice, and currently certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association. The notice states, all contractors physician s shall be board certifiedboard eligible in internal medicine or family practice and be currently certified in basic life support bls through the american heart association advanced cardiac life support acls through the american heart association aha.
The bid notice mentions that failure to comply with certain requirements, such as security regulations or providing timely replacement coverage, may result in termination of the contract for cause or liquidated damages. For example, in the event of an emergency which prevents the on duty mod from continuing duty, the aod will notify the contractor. the contractor is responsible for providing coverage to the va during periods of vacancies of the contractors personnel due to sick leave, personal leave, vacations and additional coverage as required. in the event a scheduled physician is unable to complete an assigned shift, the contractor shall provide replacement physician coverage within 2 hours and notify the contracting office representative cor carrie sedlacek at the battle creek va medical center immediately of the schedule change.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples. The document states, o sample medications shall be provided to patients.