Q522--Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Physician Services
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 NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249), is seeking Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Physician Services for the Lexington VAMC located at 1101 Veterans Dr. This is an amendment to Solicitation 36C24926Q0174, which extends the proposal deadline. Proposals are now due April 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the provision of on-site physician services, specifically for Radiology and Oncology, to support VA beneficiaries. Key requirements include:
- Provision of physician services on-site at Lexington VAMC.
- Physicians must be Board Certified/Board Eligible and hold current, unrestricted licenses.
- Compliance with VA Directives, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations.
- The contractor must provide key personnel, including a Lead Radiologist as the Contractor Representative.
- A Performance Work Statement (PWS) details specific requirements, standards, and qualifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity.
- Period of Performance: A base period of six months, with potential for extension up to six months at Government discretion (FAR 52.217-8).
- Estimated Value: Section B of the original solicitation mentions "$16 Million" in relation to the issuing office.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, with small business participation indicated.
- Proposal Due: April 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.
- Published (Amendment): April 14, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to ramonna.bonness@va.gov and samantha.shackelford@va.gov. Evaluation factors, in descending order of importance, are:
- Technical Capability and Past Performance (combined are significantly more important than price).
- Price. Key submission requirements include a signed SF1449, Contractor Administration Data, Schedule of Services, technical and price quotes, CVs for key personnel, and past performance references.
Additional Notes
This opportunity is identified by Product Service Code Q522 (Radiology Services) and NAICS Code 621111 (Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)). The primary contact for this solicitation is George (CJ) Cochran, Contracting Specialist, at george.cochran@va.gov. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged by this amendment.