Teleradiology Services for Baltimore VAMC
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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) is soliciting proposals for Teleradiology Services for the Baltimore VA Medical Center (VAMC). This contract aims to address critical gaps in radiologist coverage and ensure continuity of care for Veterans. This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide professional radiology interpretation services remotely via teleradiology. Services include Diagnostic Radiography, Ultrasound (US), Computed Tomography (CT) including CTA, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine (diagnostic only), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) including PET/CT, and Mammography. All services must be provided through the VA's Teleradiology System (VISTA Imaging) and a VA-approved Business Partner Gateway; no on-site services are authorized. Contract radiologists must have a minimum of three years of experience providing routine teleradiology interpretations for VA Medical Centers. The contract requires consistent coverage with >99% uptime for a 2-year period. STAT exams require interpretation and reporting within 60 minutes, with critical findings communicated directly to the referring clinician. Routine exams require final reports within 48 hours.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implied commercial product/service)
- Period of Performance: February 16, 2026, to February 15, 2027, with a six-month option period.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 621512 (Diagnostic Imaging Centers)
- Size Standard: $19 Million
- Estimated Quantities: Specific quantities are listed for various imaging types (e.g., Plain Films: 12,000 EA, CT: 1,200 EA).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to sue.lepore@va.gov.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror providing the best value. Technical capabilities and past performance are significantly more important than price.
- Past Performance Questionnaires: Due by the solicitation due date of February 16, 2026.
Key Clarifications & Amendments
- Incumbent Contractor: There is no single incumbent for comprehensive teleradiology services; the Baltimore VAMC uses the VA National Teleradiology Program (NTP).
- Certifications: BLS certification is required for radiologists providing interpretation-only services.
- Study Prioritization: The government does not mandate a specific internal workflow; contractors may use their own automated prioritization tools if PWS turnaround times are met.
- Due Date Extension: The solicitation due date was extended to February 16, 2026.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Sue Lepore (sue.lepore@va.gov, (410) 642-2411 Ext. 25262)