Equipment Surveys and RSO Services
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contract Office 7, has issued a solicitation for Equipment Surveys and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Services at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) in Tuskegee, AL. This requirement ensures the safety, compliance, and performance of medical imaging equipment through expert medical physics evaluations. Quotes are due by April 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment (excluding phantoms) to perform:
- Medical Physics Evaluations: Performance and compliance testing for radiation-producing equipment, protocol reviews, and shielding integrity surveys.
- Specialized Testing: Acceptance testing and performance evaluations for CT scanners and MRI units.
- Nuclear Medicine: Audits and surveys for Nuclear Medicine equipment.
- Safety Officers: Provision of a qualified Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and MRI Safety Officer to perform regulatory duties.
- Reporting: Delivery of comprehensive survey reports within seven (7) working days of completion.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Duration: One-year base period (August 15, 2026 – August 14, 2027) plus four (4) one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Questions Due: February 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
- Quotes Due: April 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of Technical Approach and Price.
Additional Notes
Travel to multiple geographically separated facilities within the CAVHCS network is required. The NAICS code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a $19 million size standard.