Q522--RADIATION PHYSICS TESTING
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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), Atlanta VA Health Care System (AVAHCS), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Diagnostic Medical Physics Services. The VA intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Alliance Medical Physics LLC under FAR 13.106-1(b), citing only one reasonably available source. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must submit a capability statement by May 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide qualified Board-Certified Diagnostic Medical Physicists to perform periodic and annual performance testing, acceptance testing, protocol review, and consultation for diagnostic imaging and radiation-emitting equipment. Services are essential for compliance with Joint Commission, ACR standards, MQSA, NRC regulations, CRCPD guidelines, and manufacturer specifications. Modalities covered include General Radiography, Fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, Dental, Nuclear Medicine and PET, Mammography, Radiation Oncology Linear Accelerators, and Bone Density.
Salient Characteristics / Minimum Requirements
- Services must be performed by a Board-Certified Medical Physicist qualified in CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Mammography, Dental, and Radiation Oncology.
- Testing must adhere to applicable ACR QC Manuals, MQSA, NRC, CRCPD guidance, and manufacturer specifications.
- Written physics reports are required within 30 days of testing.
- Additional testing for new or repaired equipment must be completed within 10 business days.
- Contractor must provide recommendations to improve image quality and reduce patient dose.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base Year: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, with four (4) additional one-year option periods through June 30, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Atlanta VA Health Care System, 1670 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30033, and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: April 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is NOT a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available. Interested parties must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the listed requirements via email to darius.crane@va.gov. The email subject line must be "ATTENTION 36C24726Q0492 RADIATION TESTING". Responses will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. If no capable responses are received, the VA intends to proceed with the sole-source award to Alliance Medical Physics LLC.
Additional Notes
Telephone requests will not be accepted.