PSC Code Q508 represents Hematology & Oncology services within federal government contracting. This classification specifically covers medical services provided by hematologists and oncologists, including both MDs and DOs, as well as physician assistants specializing in hematology and oncology for adult and pediatric populations. These services generally involve diagnosis, treatment, and management of blood disorders and cancers. Government agencies utilize this PSC to procure specialized medical expertise and clinical care related to hematologic and oncologic conditions, ensuring access to expert care for military personnel, veterans, and beneficiaries in federal medical facilities or through contracted providers. The scope excludes nursing services and other related medical specialties, maintaining clear boundaries for contracting purposes.

Includes for PSC Q508

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Hematologists and Oncologists (both MDâ€™s and DOâ€™s) and physician assistants that specialize in hematology and/or oncology for adults and children.

Excludes for PSC Q508

This PSC code does NOT cover the following:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Nursing/ Medical Assistants (all fall under Q401-Nursing), Family & Internal Medicine Services (Q509), Pediatric Medicine (Q516), Surgical Oncologists (Q523 Surgery), Pediatric Surgical Oncologists (Q523), Radiation Oncology (Q522 Radiology).

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC Q508

Government agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and the Public Health Service frequently purchase services under PSC Q508 to provide expert hematology and oncology care to veterans, active-duty military members, and federally supported populations. These buyers require access to specialized physicians and physician assistants to deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and follow-up services for complex hematologic and oncologic conditions. Additionally, federal healthcare facilities and research institutions may contract under this PSC to support clinical programs and medical research related to cancer and blood disorders.

Common Contract Types for PSC Q508

Contracts awarded under PSC Q508 typically include firm-fixed-price agreements for specific clinical services, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts for ongoing physician support, and task orders for discrete projects such as clinical trials or specialized treatment programs. Procurement methods often involve competitive bidding or negotiated acquisitions, depending on service complexity and urgency. This PSC is commonly used in sole-source contracts when specialized expertise is required that is not readily available through general medical services or nursing contracts.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC Q508

Covers specialized hematology and oncology medical services for adults and children.
Includes MDs, DOs, and physician assistants specializing in blood disorders and cancer.
Excludes nursing and related medical support services, which have separate PSC codes.
Primarily used by VA, DoD, and public health agencies to provide expert clinical care.
Contracts vary from fixed-price clinical services to IDIQs for ongoing provider support.
Aligned with NAICS codes related to physician and specialty medical practices.

Related Categories for PSC Q508

Other categories at the same level as Q508

Q524 CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Q525 MEDICAL- UROLOGY

Urology Services

Q527 MEDICAL- NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Nuclear Medicine

Q528 SOCIAL WORK

Social Work

Q529 EMERGENCY MEDICINE SERVICES

Emergency Medicine Services

Q530 ENDOCRINOLOGY MEDICINE SERVICES

Endocrinology Medicine Services

Q531 NEPHROLOGY MEDICINE SERVICES

Nephrology Medicine Services

Q532 CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE SERVICES

Chiropractic & Acupuncture Services

Q533 OCCUPATIONAL & PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

Occupational & Public Health Services

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