Department of Veterans Affairs, Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208-3410

Q -- PRIMARY/PREVENTATIVE CARE COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC SOL RFP 500-42-98 DUE 021298 POC Richard Barton, Contract Officer, 518-462-3311, X2614 E-MAIL: STRATTON VAMC, BARTON,RICHARD@ALBANY.VA.GOV. The Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, NY is conducting discussions with hospital and outpatient clinics located within certain communities that comprise its primary service area for the purpose of evaluating and awarding contracts for the mutual use of shared resources to provide its veteran beneficiaries who reside in outlying counties with improved access to community based healthcare services. Discussions will be limited to hospitals, ambulatory care facilities and/or group practices that conduct primary and preventative health care in the Kingston, New York State area. The facility housing the Clinic shall have expansion possibilities. Mental Health services will be offered by VA staff at the clinic location, therefore space shall be made available for that purpose as weel as space for monthly visits by VA Optometrist and Podiatrist. Solicitation package will be available on 1-14-98. Offerors who have the qualifications and capability to provide quality medical care services, and who meet the geographical considerations, shall submit written request (NO PHONE REQUESTS) for solicitation package to: VA Contracting Officer (90CCP), Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, New York 12208. FAX: 518-462-0051. (0014)

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