The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice (36C24925R0028) for competitive Angio-Interventional Physician Services at the VA Medical Center Memphis. The period of performance is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. This is an unrestricted acquisition under NAICS Code 621111. The solicitation is expected to be released around September 22, 2025, with a response deadline of September 19, 2025, at 10 AM Central Time. All inquiries should be directed via email to Laura Edelman at laura.edelman@va.gov, including the solicitation number in the subject line. No phone calls will be accepted. Offerors are responsible for downloading all documents from sam.gov.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for a five-year, fixed-price, Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for onsite Angio-Interventional Radiology Physician Services at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers Jr., VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN. The contract, valued up to $9.86 million, requires the contractor to provide two board-certified Angio-Interventional Radiologists to deliver services in accordance with American College of Radiology guidelines and VA directives. Key personnel must be licensed, credentialed, and meet specific training and health requirements, including annual immunizations. The solicitation outlines performance expectations, hours of operation, and contractor responsibilities, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations, ethical conduct, and continuous coverage. Offerors must submit detailed pricing, personnel qualifications, and conflict of interest statements, with a deadline for questions by October 3, 2025, and offers due by October 24, 2025.

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for RFP No. 36C24925R0028 outlines the methods for evaluating contractor performance for Angio-Interventional Radiology services. It details what will be monitored, how monitoring will occur, who is responsible (Contracting Officer Robert Pritchard and COR Reginald Penny), and how results will be documented. The QASP emphasizes the contractor's responsibility for quality control and the government's role in objective evaluation. Performance standards are defined, with surveillance methods including direct observation, periodic inspections, user complaints, random sampling, and contractor-provided documentation. The document also includes a sample performance report, CPARS rating guidelines (Exceptional to Unsatisfactory), and procedures for documenting performance, including corrective action plans for deficiencies.

This document outlines the mandatory Rules of Behavior for contractors accessing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) information, systems, and sites under RFP No. 36C24925R0028. It emphasizes that contractors have no reasonable expectation of privacy and consent to monitoring and disclosure of their activities to authorized VA and law enforcement personnel. The rules prohibit unauthorized access, modification, or misuse of federal systems, with violations subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. Contractors must comply with VA security and data privacy directives, report security incidents, and use VA resources solely for contract performance. Specific guidelines cover account access, authorized system use, protection of sensitive information, password management, use of VA-approved software, and restrictions on personal use and dual network connections. Subcontractors are also bound by these security requirements.

ATTACHMENT D.3: CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION; RFP No. 36C24925R0028 outlines the Contractor Certification for RFP No. 36C24925R0028, mandating compliance with immigration laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, and regulations enforced by Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Department of Labor. Contractors must not knowingly employ illegal aliens or foreign nationals violating their status while providing services to Department of Veterans Affairs patient referrals. The certification requires adherence to “E-Verify” requirements, Executive Order 12989, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations. Failure to comply may result in prohibiting non-compliant foreign nationals from working on VA-related services and could lead to contract termination for breach. Contractors must obtain similar certifications from subcontractors. Providing false certification may lead to prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001.

The Past Performance Questionnaire (RFP 36C24925R0028) is an attachment for a VA contract solicitation for Angio Interventional Radiologist Services. Its purpose is to evaluate the past performance of firms that have previously provided these services. Evaluators are required to complete the survey and submit it to the contracting specialist, Laura Edelman (laura.edelman@va.gov), by the proposal submission due date. The questionnaire requests information about the company being evaluated, the evaluating agency, and details of their contract, including estimated amount, performance period, and services rendered. It provides a specific rating scale (Outstanding, Above Average, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unacceptable) for various aspects of performance, such as compliance, reporting accuracy, personnel use, schedule adherence, flexibility, reliability, and responsiveness to technical directions. Additionally, it asks about any past issues like cure notices or terminations, willingness to re-award contracts, and contractor notification of problems. The form concludes with sections for describing services provided, additional remarks, and evaluator's signature and date.

The document, Attachment D.5 – 36C24925R0028, is a Contractor Conflict of Interest Certification Statement for RFP No. 36C24925R0028, pertaining to Angio-Interventional Radiology Services for the Memphis VAMC Veterans Administration. Contractors must certify that their key personnel have no past, present, or planned financial, contractual, organizational, or other conflicts of interest related to the services. Alternatively, if conflicts exist, the contractor must attach a detailed statement describing these interests and any mitigation strategies. This certification also extends to consultants and subcontractors. The form requires the name, title, signature, and date of the certifying official, ensuring transparency and adherence to conflict of interest policies in government contracting.