Answers to Vendor Questions RFQ 36C24226Q0690.docx
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This file is a Questions and Answers document addressing vendor inquiries regarding RFQ 36C24226Q0690 for onsite Interventional Radiology (IR) physician services at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center (JJP VAMC) in the Bronx, NY. The RFQ seeks procurement of 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) IR physician to provide onsite and on-call nonpersonal healthcare services to VA-eligible beneficiaries. Contractors must propose a minimum of four (4) board-certified or board-eligible IR physicians as key personnel who will be credentialed and available for scheduling. Services must comply with American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines covering Abdominal/GU, Breast Imaging, Cardiovascular, General, Interventional, Musculoskeletal, and Neuroradiology standards. The procurement is authorized under 38 U.S.C. 8153 and VAAR 873, with the Network Contracting Office 2 (NCO2) managing the solicitation on behalf of the VA Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2.
The specific questions and answers addressed in this document are not detailed in the provided summary information. However, this Q&A amendment serves to clarify vendor concerns and requirements prior to proposal submission. Vendors should reference the attached "Answers to Vendor Questions RFQ 36C24226Q0690" document for detailed responses to inquiries. No other changes to the original RFQ terms or the SF1449 form occurred as a result of this amendment, except for a prior correction to the offer due date to align SAM.gov with the date listed in block 8 of the SF1449.
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Questions & Answers – RFQ 36C24226Q0690 Interventional Radiology Physician Services JJP Bronx 8 September 2026 The deadline for submission of questions concerning RFQ 36C24226Q0690 was 8 September 2026, 8:00 AM EDT.
1. Is this a new bid or is there an incumbent?
a. There is an incumbent - Progressive Radiology, LLC.
2. On average, how many calls does the Interventional Radiologist (IR) receive calls on weeknights? Weekends?
a. On average, the on-call Interventional radiologist will receive 15 calls per month.
3. On average, how many callbacks does the IR Physician receive calls on weeknights? Weekends?
a. On average there are 12-15 callbacks per year.
4. Will the VA consider adding a line item for callbacks?
a. No.
5. What support staff is available?
a. RN, Diagnostic Radiology Technologist, Surgery administrative staff for case scheduling.
6. Are there currently any Radiologists on staff?
a. There are no Radiologists on staff during on-call hours.
7. The RFQ is primarily for Interventional Radiology, and the PWS also references broader Diagnostic Radiology service areas. Approximately what percentage of the core physician’s clinical responsibilities is anticipated to be IR versus Diagnostic Radiology?
a. This contract is for Interventional Radiology only.
8. Will contractor physicians generally work alongside existing VA Permanent staff IR physicians?
a. There are currently no permanent VA staff Interventional Radiologists.
9. Is there any additional information available regarding the clinical staffing structure relevant to this requirement?
a. It should be noted that the Interventional Radiologists fall under and will report to General Surgery as opposed to Imaging/Radiology.
10. Is the requirement primarily intended to support existing IR services, or does the VA anticipate contractor physicians assisting with the development or expansion of IR services/procedures?
a. The requirement is primarily intended to support existing IR services. At this time, there is no plan to expand IR services/procedures. However, there is always a chance that it could happen in the future.
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