Ultrasound Technician Services - FCI Loretto

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to solicitation 15B20826Q00000013 revises the Statement of Work, Education and Experience section. It also adds the clause 52.222-90 - Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

• Statement of Work, Education and Experience section
• Addition of clause 52.222-90

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated in this amendment. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to questions related to Solicitation 15B20826Q00000013 for FCI Loretto - Ultrasound Technician services.

• Equipment Type/Brand: The type or brand of ultrasound equipment is not a constraint. However, the equipment cannot have hot spot capability or access.
• Scheduling Flexibility: While there is some flexibility in scheduling beyond the standard sessions outlined in the SOW to accommodate increased patient demand, this is considered a rare occurrence.
• Weekend Services: Services must be provided Monday through Friday. There is no flexibility to perform these required sessions on weekends.

This Q&A clarifies equipment requirements and service availability, confirming that services are limited to weekdays and that equipment brand is not a factor, but hot spot capability is prohibited.

Amendment / Modification

This document, Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 15B20826Q00000013, is issued to incorporate an update to clause DOJ-05.

• Clause DOJ-05 has been updated.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. No impact on proposal deadlines or submission requirements is indicated.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 15B20826Q00000013 revises the Statement of Work, specifically the Education and Experience section. It also extends the response date for offers.

• Statement of Work (Section C) - Education and Experience section.

• The solicitation closing date and time has been extended to May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET US/Eastern.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation 15B20826Q00000013 for Ultrasound Technicians at FCI Loretto.

• Session Structure: Sessions are two scheduled 8-hour visits per quarter, with multiple shorter visits not permitted.
• Study Volume: An estimated 40 exams are completed per 8-hour session. The Government cannot provide a breakdown of anticipated exam types (general ultrasound, vascular, echocardiography) as studies vary by need.
• Staffing Model: Offerors should assume one single ultrasound professional is expected to perform all study types.
• Interpretation: Exam interpretation is included in the quoted session rate. The Government cannot provide a breakdown of professional reading fees by study type.
• Licensure: The interpreting physician must hold licensure in any state; board certification and other applicable credentials are sufficient.
• Incumbent: There is no incumbent contractor.

The SOW will be updated to reflect the requirement for certifications from The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the provision of Ultrasound Technician Services for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Loretto, PA. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Field Acquisition Office (FAO), is seeking to award a single contract for these services. The contractor will be responsible for providing the personnel and all necessary equipment to conduct ultrasound services on-site.

• Provision of one (1) Ultrasound Technician with equipment.

• Services to be performed on-site at FCI Loretto, PA.

• The technician will normally provide 8 one-hour sessions twice per quarter, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Work hours are typically between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

• The contractor must provide the Ultrasound Imaging Machine and maintain it.

• The contractor employee must be fully licensed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and the state of Pennsylvania, possess at least three years of experience, and be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified.

• The contractor employee must pass a drug screening and a thorough law enforcement agency background check, including NCIC, DOJ-99, fingerprinting, and urinalysis.

• Type of Contract: Indefinite delivery/requirements type contract with firm-fixed unit prices.

• Period of Performance: Base year (12 months from EDOA) with four (4) possible 12-month option years.

• Anticipated Effective Date of Award (EDOA): June 1, 2026.

• Anticipated Award Date: May 2026.

• Estimated Maximum PSC: Q999.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to eclarke@bop.gov in PDF format by the deadline specified in Block 8 of SF 1449.

• Faxed and hand-delivered quotes will not be accepted.

• Evaluation will be based on Price and Past Performance.

• Quoters must include their Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number.

• The solicitation includes FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM), requiring registration in SAM for "All Awards."

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100%).

• NAICS Code: 621512

• Size Standard: $19,000,000.00

• Funds are not presently available for this solicitation; no award will be made until funds are confirmed.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time.

• Contractors must comply with FAR 52.222-54, E-Verify Requirements.

• APEX Accelerators program is available for assistance with quote preparation.