Independent practice of general or specialized medicine by licensed physicians. Find active federal and state offices of physicians contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend under NAICS 621111 exceeds $1.5 billion, driven primarily by the VA (fee-basis specialist referrals and community care), DoD (TRICARE network physicians), and IHS (direct care services). Demand is steady and non-discretionary. Contracts are mostly one-off purchase orders or BPAs under larger IDIQs (e.g., VA Community Care Network). Competition is moderate; many contracts are set aside for small businesses. Key drivers: veteran healthcare demand, military treatment facility capacity gaps, and tribal health needs.
These agencies are the largest buyers of offices of physicians services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 621111 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
Winning requires enrollment in the VA’s Community Care Network (CCN) or TRICARE network—these are the primary buying channels. For direct contracts, leverage HUBZone or SDVOSB status; VA and DoD prioritize these set-asides for physician services. The single highest-leverage move: obtain VA CCN credentialing and actively market to VA Medical Center contracting officers for fee-basis referrals. Also, register in SAM with precise service descriptions (e.g., 'cardiology, general surgery').
Most buys use LPTA for routine primary care; best-value for specialty services. Common vehicles: VA CCN (IDIQ), DoD TRICARE network (BPA), GSA Schedule 621I (Physician Services), and 8(a) STARS III for set-asides. Evaluation often focuses on licensure, experience, and past performance.
Yes, you must be licensed in the state where services are performed. Federal contracts require compliance with state licensing boards. Some agencies (e.g., VA) may accept a compact license for telehealth.
SDVOSB/VOSB certification is highly valued by VA and DoD. HUBZone can also provide an edge. Joint Commission accreditation is often required for direct patient care contracts.
No set minimum. Many awards are small purchase orders under $250k. However, larger IDIQ contracts (e.g., VA CCN) can have multi-million dollar ceilings per provider.
Moderately competitive. Many VA facilities have a list of approved providers; new entrants must credential and demonstrate availability. Set-asides for SDVOSBs reduce competition.
Yes, but ensure you are listed as a key subcontractor in the prime's proposal. Many primes seek small physician practices to meet small business subcontracting goals.