Q522--554 | HCR | Interventional Radiologist Physician Services

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 36C25925R0105 extends the proposal submission deadline and updates the solicitation document.

• Block 6 (Solicitation Issue Date): Changed to 02-20-2026.

• Block 8 (Offer Due Date/Local): Changed to 03-23-2026.

• Contract Administration Data (Item 5): Amendment Number updated to 0001, and Date updated to 02-20-2026.

• Schedule of Services (B.2): Quantity corrections made to multiple Line Items (LINs). Wording clarified for LINs 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, and 4003.

• RFP Document: Updated to Revision 2, incorporating Government responses to vendor questions.

• The Offer Due Date has been extended to February 23, 2026, 12:00 PM MST.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. Failure to do so may result in offer rejection.

• The solicitation document itself has been updated (RFP#36C25925R0105 v2 is attached).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Interventional Radiology Physician Services to be provided onsite at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC) in Aurora, Colorado. The services are for eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Provision of onsite Angiography/Interventional Radiologist key personnel.

• Personnel must be ACGME fellowship trained and Board Certified/Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology or Interventional Radiology.

• Services must adhere to American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines.

• Key personnel must be credentialed and available for scheduling.

• Specific services include Angiography, Interventional Radiology procedures, on-call coverage, and callback services.

• Personnel must meet specific licensing, education, and continuing education requirements.

• Compliance with various VA Directives, Handbooks, and federal regulations (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA).

• Adherence to infection control measures, including testing and immunizations.

• Technical proficiency in electronic health records, PACS, and Voice Recognition systems.

• Contract Type: Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (FP-IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Base Period: 04/01/2026 – 9/30/2026. Option Years are also included.

• Estimated Maximum Amount (Base Period + Option Years): $4,243,540.85.

• Minimum Amount (Base Period + Option Years): $10,000.00.

• Offer Due Date: 02-23-2026, 12:00 PM Local Time.

• Submission Instructions: Offers must be submitted electronically to Syreeta Newsuan at syreeta.newsuan@va.gov with "Solicitation 36C25925R0105" in the subject line.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Offers must be submitted in three separate volumes: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 621111 (Offices of Physicians).

• Size Standard: $16 Million.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses related to contract terms, conditions, security, and administration.

• Specific details on required training, infection control, medical records, and performance standards are provided.

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is detailed in Section B.3.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Interventional Radiology Physician Services to be provided onsite at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC) in Aurora, Colorado. The services are for eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Provision of onsite Angiography/Interventional Radiologist key personnel.

• Personnel must be ACGME fellowship trained and Board certified (or eligible) in Diagnostic Radiology or Interventional Radiology.

• Services must adhere to the standards and guidelines set forth by the VHA Directives, VAMC bylaws, and the American College of Radiology (ACR).

• Specific services include Angiography, balloon angioplasty/stent placement, central and peripheral line insertion, chemoembolization, IVC filters, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, cholecystostomy, drain insertions, nephrostomy placement, embolization, radiologically inserted gastrostomy, thrombolysis, biopsy, TIPS placement, epidural steroid/anesthetic block/ablation/spine interventions, radiofrequency/cryoablation, and biliary intervention.

• Key personnel must meet specific qualifications including current, full, and unrestricted medical licenses in Colorado, ACGME fellowship training, and Board certification/eligibility.

• Mandatory training and infection control measures (PPD, immunizations, etc.) are required.

• Contract Type: Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (FP-IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Base Period: 04/01/2026 – 09/30/2026. Option Years are also included.

• Estimated Value: Minimum amount: $10,000.00; Maximum amount: $4,243,540.85 for the base period and all exercised option years.

• Offer Due Date: 02-20-2026 at 12:00 PM local time.

• Submission Instructions: Offers must be submitted on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified, and must include a technical description, pricing, past performance, and other required documentation.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 621111

• Size Standard: $16 Million

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses related to contract terms, conditions, security, and administration.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that outlines the systematic method the government will use to evaluate contractor performance for a stated contract. It details what will be monitored, how monitoring will take place, who will conduct it, and how efforts and results will be documented.

• Government Roles & Responsibilities: Defines the roles of the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in overseeing surveillance activities.
• Contractor Representatives: Identifies the contractor's program manager(s).
• Performance Standards: Outlines how contractor performance will be assessed against defined services and contract terms. Performance requirements are listed in Section 6.
• Methods of QA Surveillance: Details the methods used for monitoring, including Periodic Inspection and Random Sampling of patient files.
• Sample QASP Performance Report: Provides a table with measures, PWS references, performance requirements, standards, acceptable quality levels, surveillance methods, and criteria for meeting or not meeting the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).
• CPARS Ratings: Explains the rating system (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) used for assessing contractor performance.
• Documenting Performance: Describes how performance will be documented, including the use of Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDRs) for unacceptable performance.
• Records Management Obligations: Outlines contractor responsibilities regarding the creation, handling, and preservation of Federal records.

This QASP is crucial for bidders as it defines the performance standards and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess their performance if awarded the contract. Understanding these requirements will help bidders to structure their proposals and operational plans to meet or exceed government expectations. It highlights the specific areas of performance that will be monitored and the metrics used for evaluation, providing insight into the government's quality assurance approach.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ATTACHEMENT.pdf," contains a provision (VAAR 852.209-70) and a related certification form (APPENDIX A) that all offerors must address for healthcare contracts. It aims to prevent situations that could create an organizational conflict of interest (OCI) or provide a contractor with an unfair competitive advantage.

• Provision VAAR 852.209-70: Defines OCI and outlines the government's interest in avoiding such conflicts. It requires offerors to disclose any past, present, or planned interests that could create an OCI.
• APPENDIX A (Certification Statement): Provides a template for offerors to certify:
  • That key personnel have no present or planned OCI related to the services.
  • That no listed employees have past OCI related to the services.
  • OR, an alternative statement detailing all relevant facts concerning any actual or potential OCI, including information for consultants and subcontractors. This section also allows offerors to describe how their systems or actions would avoid or mitigate potential OCIs.

Offerors must carefully review this provision and complete the certification statement accurately. Failure to disclose or misrepresenting OCIs can lead to disqualification or contract termination. The document requires bidders to proactively identify and report any potential conflicts of interest related to their proposed services, including those of their subcontractors.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Contractor Certification: Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, As Amended." It requires contractors to certify their compliance with all relevant laws and regulations concerning non-immigrant foreign nationals working under contract or subcontract for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

• Contractor Certification: The contractor must certify compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended, and related laws enforced by Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Employment of Foreign Nationals: Prohibits the knowing employment, contracting, or subcontracting of illegal aliens or foreign nationals in violation of their status.
• E-Verify Requirement: Mandates compliance with "E-Verify" requirements consistent with Executive Order 12989 and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Consequences of Non-Compliance: Failure to comply may result in the prohibition of foreign nationals from working on VA contracts and may form the basis for contract termination.
• Subcontractor Certification: The contractor agrees to obtain similar certifications from their subcontractors.
• Signature Block: Includes fields for Signature, Date, Typed Name and Title, and Company Name.
• Legal Disclaimer: States that false or fraudulent certification may be subject to prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001.

Bidders must understand and be prepared to complete and submit this certification as part of their contractual obligations if awarded a contract. It outlines critical compliance requirements related to the employment of foreign nationals and the use of E-Verify, with significant consequences for non-compliance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Interventional Radiologist Physician Services at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC) in Aurora, Colorado. The contractor shall furnish all key personnel to provide these on-site radiology physician services to eligible VA beneficiaries.

• Provision of on-site Radiology Physician Services.

• Furnishing of all necessary key personnel.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 02-20-2026 12:00PM Mountain Time, Denver, USA.

• The contracting office is located at 6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300, Greenwood Village CO 80111.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• The following documents are attached and referenced: 36C25925R0105 final, Contractor Certification Immigration and Nationality Act, ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ATTACHEMENT, and QASP.

• Product Service Code: Q522

• NAICS Code: 621111