H958--WPB - LBT Diagnostic Physics
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Contracting Office (NCO) 8, intends to award a sole source purchase order to LBT Diagnostic Radiation Physics Consulting Ltd., a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). This award is for Physicist Survey of Radiation Equipment and is estimated at $309,000.00 over a five-year period. This notice is not a request for competitive offers.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for annual radiation physics quality assurance inspections for various diagnostic imaging systems, including x-ray, ultrasound, MRI, PET/CT, and nuclear medicine equipment. Services must be performed by a qualified diagnostic medical physicist trained and credentialed to ensure compliance with ACR and MQSA standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) via 38 U.S.C. 8127(b)
- Estimated Value: $309,000.00 (Base + 4 one-year options)
- Period of Performance: 5 years
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
- Response Date: May 14, 2026, 08:00 AM Eastern Time
- Product Service Code: H958 (Other Quality Control, Testing And Inspection Services)
- NAICS Code: 541690
Sole Source Justification
The VA intends to award to LBT Diagnostic Radiation Physics Consulting Ltd. because:
- LBT is a verified SDVOSB capable of meeting all technical and regulatory requirements.
- The Contracting Officer has determined the price to be fair and reasonable, and the award is within VAAR 819.7008 thresholds.
- The contractor has demonstrated successful performance on prior VA contracts for identical services.
- Market research confirms LBT meets all technical requirements and is capable of immediate performance.
Submission Information
This notice is not a request for competitive offers, and no solicitation is available. Any capability statements received may be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a future competitive procurement. However, the Government intends to proceed with this SDVOSB sole source action unless other capable SDVOSB vendors are identified. For inquiries, contact William L Bridger at william.bridger@va.gov or 305-575-3279.