Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL)
Schedule 621 I Professional & Allied Healthcare Staffing Services
The Schedule
Federal Supply Schedule Professional & Allied Healthcare Staffing Service contracts are awarded for physicians, audiologists, EMT paramedics, dental related services, respiratory therapy, physical/recreational therapy, perfusionist, occupational therapy, licensed practical/vocational nurse, medical/nurse assistant, cytotechnologist, kinesiotherapist, orthotist/prosthetist, ophthalmic services, genetic counselor, clinical laboratory science services, counseling related services, dietitian/nutritionist, surgical technologist, radiologic technology services, certified pharmacy technician, certified registered nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, dosimetrist, general clinical technologist, chiropractor, certified/licensed midwife, electroneurdiagnostic technologist, and physicist.
Special Item Numbers– Access a comprehensive listing of the special item numbers under the 621 I Schedule.
Federal Supply Codes (FSC)– The FSC Class(es)/Product Code(s) for the 621 I Schedule include:
- Q – Medical Services
Maximum Order Threshold–Contractors are not obligated to honor any order for a combination of items in excess of:
| Special Item Number (SIN) | Maximum Order Threshold |
|---|---|
| 621-001 –> 621-099 | $1,000,000 |
Note for Ordering Activities: When issuing a task order against Federal Supply Schedule 621 I, Professional & Allied Health Care Services, the ordering activity must ensure compliance with VHA Directive 0710, dated October 11, 2018, entitled VHA Personnel Security and Suitability Program and obtain the appropriate background clearances.
Note for Contractors: The ordering facility/contracting officer should not request bid submissions that contain “all inclusive rates.” Contractors must return orders that identify an “all inclusive rate” or that exceed the “not to exceed” rate, to the ordering activity.
Service Contract Labor Standards– The McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act applies to contracts whose principal purpose is to furnish services through the use of service employees. It requires contractors and subcontractors performing Federal service contracts in excess of $2,500 to observe minimum wages, fringe benefits, and other employment standards.
- U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Service Contract Act (SCA) Website
- U.S. DOL Regulatory Library
- DOL Service Contract Act Occupation Descriptions
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes and Business Size Determination– The following NAICS codes and size standards apply under the 621 I Solicitation:
| NAICS Code | Description | Small Business Size Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 561320 | Temporary Help Services | $34 million |
The Solicitation
Download a copy of the current 621 I solicitation (RFP-797-FSS-00-0115-R4) from Sam.gov.
It is recommended that you retain a copy of the solicitation and your proposal for your records. Offerors and contractors are held accountable and responsible for complying with all of the provisions and clauses located in the solicitation document.
The Solicitation Package – The list below outlines the documents that comprise the current 621 I solicitation package (RFP-797-FSS-00-0115-R4), including the specific elements which make up a complete solicitation proposal package. It is essential that all required elements are accurate, current, and complete – incomplete or incorrect submissions may be returned without further consideration, and could greatly lengthen the processing time of your proposal.
- Document 01 — Solicitation Document (read and understand)
- Document 02 — Vendor Response Document (complete and return)
- Document 03 — Proposed Pricing and CSP (complete and return)
- Amendment 0001 — Retracted (do not return)
- Amendment 0002 — Issued 1/28/2022 (sign and return with offer)
- Amendment 0003 — Issued 11/02/2022 (complete, sign, and return with offer)
- Amendment 0004 — Issued 01/21/2024 (complete, sign, and return with offer)
- Amendment 0005 — Issued 12/12/2024 (sign and return with offer)
Related Links
- Services Schedules
- Prospective Contractor
- Getting on Schedule
- Managing a VA Schedule Contract
- Request for Modification (RFM) Process
- Modification Forms
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