TELERADIOLOGY PHYSICIAN SERVICES
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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
This Special Notice is an amendment to the solicitation for Teleradiology Physician Services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Teleradiology Program (NTP). This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity has an updated response due date of April 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Board Certified or Board Eligible radiologists to provide final interpretations of diagnostic imaging exams. Services include interpreting approximately 138,000 examinations annually, covering digital X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, and ultrasound scans. Interpretations must be transmitted electronically to the VA's electronic health record (EHR) system (VistA/Oracle Health). Critical findings require immediate notification to VA clinicians. STAT exams must have results communicated within 60 minutes of image receipt, while routine exam interpretations are to be completed and electronically signed within 72 hours. Services will primarily be performed at Contractor facilities within and outside the continental United States (CONUS/non-foreign OCONUS).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Amendment to Solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Product/Service Code: Q522 - Radiology Services
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years, consisting of a 12-month base year and four (4) 12-month option years.
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Published Date: April 3, 2026
Key Changes & Requirements
This modification incorporates VAAR 852.237-70, "Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (OCT 2019)" into the solicitation and provides an updated Performance Work Statement (PWS). Offerors must ensure their proposals address the requirements of this newly incorporated VAAR clause and the revised PWS. Physicians must hold current, full, and unrestricted licenses, be Board Certified or Board Eligible, and adhere to VA credentialing and privileging processes. The contractor must provide a reliable teleradiology PACS system, ensure 24/7/365 support, and comply with all VA security and privacy requirements.
Performance Standards
Key performance metrics include STAT exam turnaround within 60 minutes and routine exams within 72 hours. Adherence to American College of Radiology (ACR) and Joint Commission standards is required, along with ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) for staff.