H999--Radiation Equipment Testing FARGO VA & CBOC Must be within 4 Hours of Locations
ID: 36C26325Q0072Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- MISCELLANEOUS (H999)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/182d603762dc43469beb48702f9b9e91/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide diagnostic medical physics support and courier services for radiation equipment testing at the Fargo VA Medical Center and its affiliated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The procurement requires certified Medical or Health Physicists to conduct annual evaluations, compliance testing, and emergency services for imaging and radiation-producing medical equipment, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and optimal performance. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the safety and effectiveness of medical imaging services for veterans, with a focus on rapid response capabilities within four hours for emergency requests. Interested parties must submit their capability statements via email to Contracting Specialist Alberta Mickells by 10:00 AM Central Time on October 23, 2023, including relevant business qualifications and registration details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alberta MickellsContracting Specialist
    (402) 995-3081
    Alberta.Mickells@va.gov
    Files
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    36C26325Q0072.docx
    The Presolicitation Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines a market research initiative to identify small business sources capable of providing courier services and testing for radiation equipment at the Fargo VA Medical Center and its affiliated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The notice indicates a need for management, labor, equipment, and transportation services primarily relating to the testing and performance evaluation of medical equipment utilizing radiation. It specifies that vendors must provide a certified Medical or Health Physicist to conduct these services and outlines the importance of adhering to federal acquisition regulations. The document serves as a Sources Sought Notice rather than a formal solicitation, inviting responses exclusively via email by October 23, 2024. Interested parties must include their business qualifications, registration details, and whether they qualify as Service Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Overall, the notice emphasizes the objective of conducting market research while clarifying that it does not obligate the government to contract for services at this time.
    SOW Diagnostic Medical Physics Support FARGO.pdf
    The Fargo VA Health Care System (FVHCS) is seeking a contractor to provide on-site diagnostic medical physics support for imaging and radiation-producing medical equipment testing. The contractor must supply certified medical physicists to perform annual evaluations, compliance testing, and emergency services at the Fargo Medical Center and its community-based outpatient clinics. All personnel must adhere to rigorous standards outlined by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and relevant regulatory agencies. Key responsibilities include ensuring that various imaging equipment, including MRI, CT, and X-ray machines, comply with safety regulations and perform optimally. Inspections will follow standards set by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the National Health Physics Program (NHPP). The contractor must also provide equipment calibration and document performance evaluations, reporting any unsafe conditions immediately to the Radiation Safety Officer. Accessibility and rapid response are necessary, with contractors required to address emergency service requests within four hours. Services will be performed during standard business hours, with potential adjustments as needed. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical imaging services for veterans.
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