This solicitation is issued as a Commercial Item Acquisition under the guidelines of FAR Subpart 12, the VA North Texas Health Care System, and 4500 S Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas 75216. anticipate making a contract for one (1) Cardiologist to perform duties at VANTHCS, Dallas, Texas. The Cardiologist will provide the routine and specialized services in accordance the duties, which are outlined in the soliciation. Works hours are from 7:00am until 3:00pm three days per week as necessary, excluding Wednesday. It is expected that coverage will be on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Ordinarily Fridays are reserved for emergencies or urgent procedures. An Awarded contract shall be for a basic period of one (1) year after award of contract and shall have four (4) options allowing the government (VA) the unilateral right to extend the period of the contract by twelve (12) months each. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the solicitation off the Federal Business Opportunity website: http://www.va.gov.oa&mm/busopps/sols.htm. Hard copies of the solicitation must be requested in writing to Belinda L. Cook, Contract Specialist, VANTHCS (90C), 4500 S Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas, no phone, fax or e-mail request will be accepted. The written request must include a check or money order in the amount of $10.00 and must be made out to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The anticipated issue date of the solicitation is on or about January 12, 2004.

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