United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Office of Acquisition and Logistics — Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contracting

FSS Services Schedule 621I Professional & Allied Healthcare Staffing Services

The Schedule

Schedule 621I

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.

Maximum Order Threshold

The Contractor is 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 contemplating issuing a task order against Federal Supply Schedule 621 I, Professional and Allied Health Care Services, issuing office must ensure compliance with VHA Directive 0710, dated May 18, 2007, entitled Personnel Suitability and Security 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 Act

The McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act applies to contracts whose principal purpose is to furnish services through the use of service employees.  The SCA requires contractors and subcontractors performing Federal service contracts in excess of $2,500 to observe minimum wages, fringe benefits, and other employment standards.

The Solicitation

The current 621I solicitation (RFP-797-FSS-00-0115-R3) is available online.

Special Item Numbers

Access a comprehensive listing of the special item numbers under the 621I solicitation.

Federal Supply Codes (FSC)

The FSC Class(es)/Product Code(s) for the 621I solicitation include:

  • Q — Medical Services

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes and Business Size Determination

The following NAICS codes and size standards apply under the 621I Solicitation:

NAICS Code Description Small Business Size Standard
561320 Temporary Help Services $13.5 million
In accordance with FAR 19.102(f), the applicable small business size standard for wholesalers, dealers, distributors, or other non-manufacturers is 500 employees.