The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research through a source sought notice for a long-term Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) at the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C. This modification to a previous notice outlines the need for a dedicated primary RSO for five years, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, performing duties 158 days a year. The RSO will oversee all ionizing radiation sources, ensure compliance with NRC/NHPP regulations, manage dosimetry and ALARA programs, conduct inspections and audits, and provide expert advice on radiation safety. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, specific certifications (e.g., CHP, RSO, DOT HazMat, OSHA HAZWOPER), and at least three years of experience in health physics or radiation safety. The contractor must also provide an alternate RSO meeting the same qualifications. Responses are due by November 14, 2025, and will inform the VA’s acquisition strategy.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Contracting Office, NCO 5, intends to issue a Sole Source Award to Krueger Gilbert Physics for Radiation Safety Officer services at the VA Medical Center, Washington, DC. This notice, under solicitation number 36C24525Q0845, is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a 3-month period, not a request for quotes or solicitation of offers. The procurement will be made using simplified acquisition procedures as authorized by FAR 13-501(a). The response date is December 19, 2025, by 1 PM Eastern Time. Responsible sources may submit capability statements to Charles Willis at charles.willis@va.gov for potential future consideration.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for long-term Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and Laser Safety Officer (LSO) services at the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C. This "Sources Sought Notice" aims to gather information on potential vendors, particularly small businesses, for a five-year contract starting January 1, 2025. The RSO will work three days a week, 8 hours a day, overseeing all ionizing radiation sources, ensuring compliance with NRC/NHPP regulations, managing dosimetry programs, and providing radiation safety training. Key RSO qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Health Physicist), and at least three years of experience. The LSO services involve developing and maintaining a laser safety program, conducting hazard evaluations, providing training, and ensuring compliance with ANSI Z136.1 and other regulations. Respondents must provide business details, UEI, socio-economic status, a capability statement, and estimated pricing by October 9, 2025.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 5, Washington DC VA Medical Center, is seeking a three-month sole source award for Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) services to the incumbent contractor, Krueger Gilbert Health Physics. This interim contract, under Acquisition ID# VA-26-00029156, is necessary because the long-term award for a base plus four-year contract (RFQ 36C245Q0125) is still pending due to recent changes in agency requirements and an extended approval process. The justification highlights the unique challenges of hiring RSOs in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, citing high demand, a limited pool of qualified professionals with specialized certifications and security clearances, and stringent regulatory compliance. Market research, including SAM.gov searches and an RFQ, identified four capable companies, but the delay in the long-term award necessitates this short-term single-source solution to maintain continuous radiation safety services.