Q522--Philadelphia VA Medical Center Temporary Radiologist Staffing New 3 Year IDIQ This is not a Request for Quote.
Overview
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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), specifically the 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for Temporary Radiologist Staffing at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMCVAMC) in Philadelphia, PA. The objective is to secure qualified Diagnostic Radiologist (DR) and Nuclear Medicine (NM) physicians for a new 3-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to address provider attrition and ensure uninterrupted patient care. Responses are due by March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Provide board-certified/eligible Radiologists for diagnostic imaging interpretation services.
- Services are primarily needed Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm, with intermittent coverage at other times.
- Interpret a broad range of imaging studies, including General Radiology, Ultrasound, MRI, NM, PET CT, CT Scan, Mammography, and Fluoroscopic exams.
- Maintain established turnaround time standards and quality benchmarks.
- Perform expedited interpretations for STAT studies (within 1 hour), critical results (within 1 hour), Stroke Protocol Examinations (within 30 minutes), and Intraoperative Radiographs (within 30 minutes).
- Provide oversight and teaching to house staff and support educational activities as applicable.
- Adhere to CMCVAMC documentation, compliance, and reporting protocols, including American College of Radiology (ACR) standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS: 561320 (Temporary Help Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Period of Performance: Three (3) annual Ordering Periods, each estimated at 832 hours.
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, 4 PM EST
- Published: March 4, 2026
Requirements & Qualifications
- Radiologists must be board-certified/eligible by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).
- Hold an active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
- Be fully credentialed and privileged by CMCVAMC.
- Possess a minimum of three years of clinical practice experience.
- The Contractor must maintain current licensure, credentialing, privileges, and malpractice insurance for all personnel.
- Adherence to all applicable agency policies, procedures, and regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, ACR, HIPAA).
- Contractor personnel must undergo background investigations and satisfy security eligibility requirements.
- Maintain a Drug-free Workplace.
Response Instructions
- Submit responses via email to david.santiago2@va.gov with the subject line 36C24426Q0367.
- Include company name, address, point of contact, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE Code, and size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, Large Business).
- Answer specific questions regarding size status, NAICS, equivalent solutions, subcontracting plans, FSS/GSA/NAC contracts, and general pricing (for market research only).
- Provide a capabilities statement and feedback on the Performance Work Statement.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a contract award. The government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding.