S02 RFQ 36C25626Q0022- FAYETTEVILLE TELERADIOLOGY 12 1 25 .pdf

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a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

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BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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NAICS:

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11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C25626Q0022 12-01-2025

Karen Battie 318-990-5960 12-17-2025

2:00 pm CST

36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

1800 Buckner Street Suite C200

Shreveport LA 71101

X 100

X

621512

$19 Million

N/A

36C564

Department of Veterans Affairs

VHSO

1100 N. College Ave.

Fayetteville AR 72703

36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

1800 Buckner Street, Suite C200

Shreveport LA 71101

FSC e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp

Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135

Invoice must be submitted electronically

See CONTINUATION Page

Contractor shall provide off-site Teleradiology Services in support of Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks

(VHSO) in Fayetteville, AR.

See Price/Cost Schedule of Services and Performance Work

Statement (PWS) for details.

See CONTINUATION Page

X 1(one)

Melanie Hawley

VA VHA 2020 AC3434AE75

36C25626Q0022

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.3 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

C.4 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

C.5 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.6 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

C.7 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR

1984)

C.8 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

C.9 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.10 52.240-93 BASIC SAFEGAURDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

C.11 VAAR 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (MAY 2020)

C.12 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.13 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.14 VAAR 852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899

(DEVIATION)(APR 2025)

C.15 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(NOV 2018)

C.16 VAAR 852.237-70 INDEMNIFICATION AND MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

(OCT 2019)

C.17 VAAR 852.237-74 NON-DISCRIMINATION IN SERVICE DELIVERY (OCT 2019)

C.18 VAAR 852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019)

C.19 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..61

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.3 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE

GOVERNMENT (JUN 2020) ALTERNATE I (NOV 2021)

E.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.5 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.7 VAAR 852.209-70 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (OCT 2020) .71

E.8 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

E.9 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.10 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

E.11 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

Authorized person to sign:

Title:

Phone #:

E-mail:

Billing/Invoicing Contact Person:

Phone #:

E-Mail:

Tax ID No.:

DUNS:

SAM UEI:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer: 36C256 (station 520)

Melanie Hawley, Contracting Officer (NCO16) Department of Veterans Affairs

400 Veterans Ave Biloxi, MS 39531-2410 E-Mail: Melanie.Hawley@va.gov Phone: 228-523-4394

Karen Battie, Contract Specialist (NCO16) Department of Veterans Affairs 1800 Buckner Street Shreveport, LA 71101 Email: Karen.Battie@va.gov

Contracting Officer Representative:

Will be designated and provided at time of award.

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds

Transfer- System for Award Management.

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] monthly mailto:Melanie.Hawley@va.gov mailto:Karen.Battie@va.gov

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted according to Section B.3 PWS Paragraph 6.2. Payments will be made electronically by:

Department of Veterans Affairs

FSC

PO Box 149971 Austin, TX 78714-8971

SECURE FAX: Please review VA Handbook 6500 that requires the following statement on all fax cover sheets be included:

“This fax is intended only for the use of the person or office to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or protected by law. All others are hereby notified that the receipt of this fax does not waive any applicable privilege or exemption for disclosure and that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this fax in error, please notify this office immediately at the telephone number listed above.

5. Offerors in accordance with FAR clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special

Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, which is incorporated in this solicitation by reference (under FAR 52.212-5), and Public Law 105-

359, section 1354 (enacted October 31, 1998), the successful offeror must meet the reporting requirement as required by the clause. The contracting officer may require the successful offeror to furnish evidence that it has complied with requirements to file a

VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Report (formerly VETS-100) with the Department of

Labor for the preceding fiscal year (30 SEP) until Title 38 Section 4212(d) (weblink http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm). For questions and information on filing VETS-

4212 reports, contract the VETS-4212 Processing Center at (866) 237-0275 or visit the

Department of Labor’s web site at http://www.dol.gov/vets/contractor/main.htm. and/or for further assistance or questions VETS4212-customersupport@dol.gov.

6. Offerors in accordance with FAR clause 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification, which is incorporated in this solicitation by reference (under FAR 52.212-5), are required to enroll in and use the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) electronic employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify). The Federal government has a long-standing policy to only contract with businesses and other entities that abide by the immigration laws of the United States and to employ only individuals who are authorized to work. E-Verify is the best means to electronically confirm identity and employment authorization of employees working under covered Federal contracts, as required by clause 52.222-54. USCIS has enhanced the E-Verify website with resource information and outreach materials to assist with enrollment and use of E-Verify. USCIS routinely hosts free public webinars on E-Verify and has a detailed E-Verify guide specifically for federal contractors available at https://www.e-verify.gov/employers/federal-contractors.

7. Federal Acquisition Regulations require all contractors (to include Joint Ventures) conducting business with the Government be registered in the System Awards

Management System (SAM) online database for the provision of basic information relative to contract awards (see FAR Clause 52.212-4(t)). This may be accomplished at http://www.sam.gov. It is the responsibility of the contractor to renew this registration https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dol.gov%2Fvets%2Fvets4212.htm&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cf77b9e64942848b4597a08dbe07d0072%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638350599721869128%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kR7UPfoDy9DARLsPqQUDjIKEptTj0C%2B5FTTa2T0ca10%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dol.gov%2Fvets%2Fcontractor%2Fmain.htm&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cf77b9e64942848b4597a08dbe07d0072%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638350599721869128%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NbyloxCiAVd8wIhH1xq3WoEF62%2BuHoXbAcSVGhKeKWo%3D&reserved=0 mailto:VETS4212-customersupport@dol.gov https://www.e-verify.gov/calendar-field_date_and_time/month/201910 https://www.e-verify.gov/employers/federal-contractors https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sam.gov%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cf77b9e64942848b4597a08dbe07d0072%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638350599721869128%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=n1319MrvISbVWBrIBxuPryxZmSXvOC9%2BpTVo2Eu4wto%3D&reserved=0 annually. Offerors are requested to ensure this information is the same as their W-9 filed by the contractor to the Internal Revenue System (IRS).

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action

Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

The resultant contract is a nonpersonal services contract in accordance with FAR

37.401.

Contractor is required to provide Teleradiology services, in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein and at the pricing stated below for the period of performance included below:

Contract Guaranteed Minimum and Contract Maximum

The fixed-price indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract will have a one(1) year period of performance with NO option years (FAR 52.217-8 is included). All quantities are estimated. The total guaranteed minimum quantity of services that the Government will acquire under this indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is $1,000.00, which also represents a bona fide need of the current fiscal year. The guaranteed minimum award amount is for the entire contract duration. The ceiling amount for the entire contract effort is

$3,100,000.00.

Ordering Procedures:

Task orders within scope of the IDIQ contract will be issued unilaterally in accordance with the IDIQ

Contract terms and conditions and bilaterally when change in terms and conditions is negotiated in accordance with contract clauses FAR 52.212-4 (c), FAR 52.216-18, FAR 52.216-19 and FAR 52.216-22.

NOTE: Pricing from last order will apply to any extensions pursuant to FAR 52.217-8.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Contractor is required to provide Teleradiology services, in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein and at the pricing stated below for the period of performance included below:

Contract Guaranteed Minimum and Contract Maximum

The fixed-price indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract will have a one(1) year period of performance with NO option years (FAR 52.217-8 is included). All quantities are estimated. The total guaranteed minimum quantity of services that the Government will acquire under this indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is $1,000.00, which also represents a bona fide need of the current fiscal year. The guaranteed minimum award amount is for the entire contract duration. The ceiling amount for the entire contract effort is

$3,100,000.00.

Ordering Procedures:

Task orders within scope of the IDIQ contract will be issued unilaterally in accordance with the IDIQ

Contract terms and conditions and bilaterally when change in terms and conditions is negotiated in accordance with contract clauses FAR 52.212-4 (c), FAR 52.216-18, FAR 52.216-19 and FAR 52.216-22.

NOTE: Pricing from last order will apply to any extensions pursuant to FAR 52.217-8.

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

ESTIMATED

AMOUNT

30,000.00 EA ________________ ________________

X-Ray Readings Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-02-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621512 - Diagnostic Imaging Centers PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q522 - Medical - Radiology

3,000.00 EA ______________ ______________

Ultrasound Readings Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-02-2026 POP End: 11-30-2026

7,000.00 EA _____________ ______________

Computed Tomography Readings Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 01-02-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

1,250.00 EA ____________ ______________

CT Angiography Readings Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-02-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

2,500.00 EA __________________ __________________

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Readings Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-02-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

100.00 EA __________________ __________________

Technology Set Up/Implementation/Connection and Troubleshooting Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-02-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

ESTIMATED GRAND

TOTAL

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

The contractor agrees to provide the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO), the services and prices specified in the Section entitled Schedule of Supplies/Services of this contract. The contractor will provide radiology clinical dictation services in compliance with this document’s specifications.

GENERAL: The VHSO has the requirement to provide Veterans within the service area with Radiology

Services. It is the intention of the Health Care System to supply these services with the most competitive vendor.

BACKGROUND: Physician personnel shortages in the Radiology Clinical Services of the VHSO have created a significant need to provide preliminary and final radiology interpretation for exams performed during both business hours (to cover leave and staff vacancies) and after hours/weekends/holidays. The use of Radiology Services outsourcing should provide a highly cost-effective and expeditious alternative to meet an ongoing need within the VA.

WORK STATEMENT: Contractor shall provide professional Teleradiology Clinical services for radiology examinations performed throughout the VHSO. Radiology services are available at five VHSO sites

(Fayetteville AR, Fort Smith AR, Harrison AR, Springfield MO, Branson MO and Joplin MO. Contract services will include off-campus film interpretation via network connection to the VA informatics system. Interpretation will include immediate communications of results both when an interpretation is requested stat or with a critical emergent test result. Contractor must be a U.S. based corporation capable of final interpretation and reporting services via the Contractor’s secure Teleradiology network.

Interpretation services will be conducted by board certified or Board Eligible Radiologists. Contractor shall provide all professional personnel and technical support, medical and other equipment, telecommunication, supplies, and supervision necessary to perform, implement and administer these teleradiology clinical services to meet the specific medical needs of the VHSO. The Contractor is responsible for all Contractor personnel, subcontractors, agents, and anyone acting for or on behalf of the Contractor. Services provided under the contract are not to be performed outside of the United

States.

All services SHALL be performed within the territorial borders of the United States.

1. GENERAL:

1.1. Services Provided: The Contractor shall provide Board Certified (or Board Eligible) TeleRadiology Ci Physician Services in accordance with the specifications contained herein to beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO). The VA Radiology Services follow the standards & guidelines set forth by American College of Radiology (ACR) https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Practice- Parameters/IRClin-Prac-Mgmt.pdf.pdf. A contractor providing tele-radiology services shall provide services consistent with TJC and that meet or exceed VA and the American College of Radiology Guidelines as defined in this document.

1.2. Place of Performance: Services shall be provided off-site at the Contractor’s location.

1.3. Authority: Title 38 USC 8153

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1.4. Policy/Directives/Handbooks. The contractor shall be subject to the following policies, including any subsequent updates during the period of performance. The policies listed below can be accessed electronically at the following: VA Publications VHA Publications

1.4.1. VA Directive 1663: Health Care Resources (HCR) Contracting – Buying Title 38 U.S.C. 8153

1.4.2. VHA Directive 1003.04: VHA Patient Advocacy

1.4.3. VHA Directive 1065: Productivity and Staffing Guidance for Specialty Provider Group

Practice

1.4.4. VHA Directive 1088(1): Communicating Test Results to Providers and Patients

1.4.5. VHA Directive 1100.18: Reporting and Responding to State Licensing Boards

1.4.6. VHA Directive 1100.20: Credentialing of Health Care Providers

1.4.7. VHA Directive 1100.21: Privileging

1.4.8. VHA Directive 1192.01: Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program for VHA Health Care

Personnel

1.4.9. VHA Directive 1220(1): Facility Procedure Complexity Designation Requirements to

Perform Invasive Procedures in Any Clinical Setting

1.4.10. VHA Directive 1605.01: Privacy and Release of Information

1.4.11. VHA Directive 1907.01: VHA Health Information Management and Health Records

1.4.12. VHA Handbook 1100.17: National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) Reports

1.4.13. Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) as amended:

http://www.justice.gov/oip/foia_updates/Vol_XVII_4/page2.htm

1.4.14. 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 482 Conditions of Participation

Hospitals:https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?node=pt42.5.482&rgn=div5

1.5 Acronyms/Definitions: Terms used in this contract shall be interpreted as follows unless the context expressly requires a different construction and/or interpretation. In case of a conflict in language between the Definitions and other sections of this contract, the language in this section shall govern.

1.5.1. ACGME: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

1.5.2. ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

1.5.3. BLS: Basic Life Support

1.5.4. CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

1.5.5. CEU: Certified Education Unit

1.5.6. Clinical Privileging: Clinical Privileging is the process by which a practitioner, licensed for independent practice; e.g., without supervision, direction, required sponsor, preceptor, mandatory collaboration, etc.; is permitted by law and the facility to practice independently, to provide specific medical or other patient care services within the scope of the individual’s license, based upon the individual’s clinical competence as determined https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ https://www.va.gov/vhapublications/index.cfm http://www.hpoe.org/resources https://us.tungsten-network.com/?node=pt42.5.482&rgn=div5 by peer references, professional experience, health status, education, training and licensure. Clinical privileges must be facility-specific and provider-specific, and within available resources.

1.5.7. CME: Continuing Medical Education

1.5.8. CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

1.5.9. CO: Contracting Officer : The person executing this contract on behalf of the Government with the authority to enter into and administer contracts and make related determinations and findings.

1.5.10. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative : A person appointed by the CO to take necessary action to ensure the Contractor performs in accordance with and adheres to the specifications contained in the contract and to protect the interest of the Government. The COR shall report to the CO promptly any indication of non-compliance in order that appropriate action can be taken.

1.5.11. COS: Chief of Staff

1.5.12. CPARS: Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

1.5.13. Credentialing: Credentialing is the process of obtaining, verifying, and assessing the qualifications of a health care provider to provide care or services in or for the VA health care system. Credentials are documented evidence of licensure, education, training, experience or other qualifications.

1.5.14. DEA: Drug Enforcement Agency

1.5.15. EHR: Electronic Health Record - electronic health record system used by the VA

1.5.16. FSMB: Federation of State Medical Boards

1.5.17. FTE: Full Time Equivalent VA’s standard definition is for full time working the equivalent of 80 hours every two weeks, 2080 hours per year. However, providers may propose using their standard FTE definition.

1.5.18. HHS: Department of Health and Human Services

1.5.19. HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

1.5.20. ISO: Information Security Officer

1.5.21. Key Personnel: The individuals specified in this contract who are essential to work performance.

1.5.22. NPI: National Provider Identifier. NPI is a standard, unique 10-digit numeric identifier required by HIPPA. The Veterans Health Administration must use NPIs in all HIPAA-standard electronic transactions for individual (health care practitioners) and organizational entities (medical centers)

1.5.23. POP: Period of Performance

1.5.24. PPD: Purified Protein Derivative

1.5.25. PWS: Performance Work Statement

1.5.26. QA/QI: Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

1.5.27. QASP: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

1.5.28. QM/PI: Quality Management/Performance Improvement

1.5.29. VETPro: is VHA’s mandatory credentialing software platform to document the credentialing of VHA health care providers. This system facilitates completion of a uniform, accurate, and complete credentials file.

1.5.30. VHA: Veterans’ Health Administration

1.5.31. VISN: Veterans Integrated Services Network

1.5.32. VISTA: Veterans Information Systems Technology Architecture

2. QUALIFICATIONS:

2.1. Staff/Facility

2.1.1. License: Contract physician(s) assigned by the Contractor to perform the services covered by this contract shall have a current license to practice medicine in any State where services are being performed. All licenses held by the key personnel working on this contract shall be full and unrestricted licenses. Information on state licensing in tele-radiology may be found at this site: Teleradiology | American College of Radiology

(acr.org). Contract physician(s) who have current, full and unrestricted licenses in one or more states, but who have, or ever had, a license restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered pending action or denied upon application will not be considered for the purposes of this contract.

2.1.2. Board Certification: All contract physician(s) shall be Board Certified or Board Eligible. All continuing education courses required for maintaining certification must be kept up to date at all times. Documentation verifying current certification shall be provided by the

Contractor to the VA COR on an annual basis for each year of contract performance.

2.1.3. Credentialing and Privileging: Credentialing and privileging is to be done in accordance with the provisions of VHA Directive 1100.20 and VHA Directive 1100.21 referenced above. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that proposed physician(s) possesses the requisite credentials enabling the granting of privileges. No services shall be provided by any contract physician(s) prior to obtaining approval by the Facility Medical Executive

Board and Medical Center Director.

2.1.3.1 If a contract physician(s) is not credentialed and privileged or has credentials/privileges suspended or revoked, the Contractor shall furnish an acceptable substitute without any additional cost to the government.

2.1.3.2 When telemedicine services are being provided by contract physician(s) who direct, diagnose, or otherwise provide clinical treatment to a patient via a telemedicine link, the contract physician(s) must be appointed, credentialed, and privileged at the VA facility (facilities) which receive the telemedicine services (patient site), as well as at the site providing the services. The following requirements apply:

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2.1.3.3 Contract licensed independent practitioners must be credentialed and privileged through the VA facility’s Medical Staff Office in accordance Credentialing and Privileging Directives 1100.20 and 1100.21 and VHA Directive 1914

2.1.3.4 Separately delineated privileges for telemedicine services must be requested and assigned in this process.

2.1.3.5 In general, the credentialing process should be started at least 60-90 days in advance of estimated entry on duty. The time required for this process may be expedited when patient care needs are urgent.

2.1.3.6 The VA’s Medical Staff Office or Human Resources Management Service will provide an instruction packet containing forms and a detailed listing of required documentation, including curriculum vitae, current references, signed release of information from the candidate, and statement that the candidate does not have any physical or mental health condition that would adversely affect his/her ability to carry out the assigned duties, and additional credentialing forms. The candidate will also be required to make application through the VetPro internet-based process. The candidate will need to be enrolled in VetPro by the Credentialing Coordinator at the VA or by the Human Resources Management Service designee. The website address is:

https://fcp.vetpro.org/Admin/Login/Index

2.1.3.7 It is the Contractor’s responsibility to contact the VHSO Radiology Department to request a package and instructions.

2.1.3.8 When contract physician(s) provide only teleconsultation by offering advice that supports care provided by VA’s on site licensed independent providers, the Contractor must furnish VA with a copy of the contract physician(s) credentials, verification of credentials, and current clinical privileges. The contract physician(s) providing teleconsultation services do not have to be separately privileged at the VA facility.

2.1.3.9 The Contractor must furnish a copy of its policy and procedures for credentialing and privileging to the Contracting Officer and COR for review to ensure these meet the VA’s requirements for establishment of competence through these mechanisms.

2.1.4. Technical Proficiency - Contract physician(s) shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the government’s requirements, including the ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently. Contractor shall provide documents upon request of the CO/COR to verify current and ongoing competency, skills, certification and/or licensure related to the provision of care, treatment and/or services performed. Contractor shall provide verifiable evidence of all educational and training experiences including any gaps in educational history for all contract physician(s) and contract physician(s) shall be responsible for abiding by the Facility's Medical Staff By-Laws, rules, and regulations

(referenced herein) that govern medical staff behavior.

2.1.5. Continuing Medical Education (CME)/ Certified Education Unit (CEU) Requirements:

Contractor shall provide the COR copies of current CMEs as required or requested by the

Facility. Contract physician(s) registered or certified by national/medical associations shall continue to meet the minimum standards for CME to remain current. Contractor shall report CME hours to the credentials office for tracking. These documents are required for both privileging and re-privileging. Failure to provide shall result in loss of privileges for contract physician(s).

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2.1.6. Training (ACLS, BLS, EHR and VA MANDATORY): Contractor shall meet all VA educational requirements and mandatory course requirements defined herein; all training must be completed by the contract physician(s) as required by the VA.

Training Frequency Annual Hours

VA Privacy Policy and Security Training

Yearly 1 Hour

HIPAA Training Yearly 1 Hour

2.1.7. National Provider Identifier (NPI): NPI is a standard, unique 10-digit numeric identifier required by HIPAA. The Veterans Health Administration must use NPIs in all HIPAA-standard electronic transactions for individual (health care practitioners) and organizational entities (medical facilities). The Contractor shall have or obtain appropriate

NPI and if pertinent the Taxonomy Code confirmation notice issued by the Centers for

Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Plan and Provider Enumeration System

(NPPES) be provided to the Contracting Officer with the offer.

2.1.8. Conflict of Interest: The Contractor and all contract physician(s) are responsible for identifying and communicating to the CO and COR conflicts of interest at the time of offer and during the entirety of contract performance. At the time of offer, the Contractor shall provide a statement which describes, in a concise manner, all relevant facts concerning any past, present, or currently planned interest (financial, contractual, organizational, or otherwise) or actual or potential 15 organizational conflicts of interest relating to the services to be provided. The Contractor shall also provide statements containing the same information for any identified consultants or subcontractors who shall provide services.

The Contractor must also provide relevant facts that show how it’s organizational and/or management system or other actions would avoid or mitigate any actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest. These statements shall be in response to the VAAR provision 852.209-70 Organizational Conflicts of Interest and fully outlined in response to the subject attachment in Section D of the solicitation document.

2.1.9. Citizenship related Requirements:

2.1.9.1 The Contractor certifies that the Contractor shall comply with any and all legal provisions contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, As Amended; its related laws and regulations that are enforced by Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S Department of Labor as these may relate to non-immigrant foreign nationals working under contract or subcontract for the

Contractor while providing services to Department of Veterans Affairs patient referrals;

2.1.9.2 While performing services for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall not knowingly employ, contract or subcontract with an illegal alien; foreign national non-immigrant who is in violation their status, as a result of their failure to maintain or comply with the terms and conditions of their admission into the United

States. Additionally, the Contractor is required to comply with all “E-Verify” requirements consistent with “Executive Order 12989” and any related pertinent

Amendments, as well as applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations.

2.1.9.3 If the Contractor fails to comply with any requirements outlined in the preceding paragraphs or its Agency regulations, the Department of Veterans Affairs may, at its discretion, require that the foreign national who failed to maintain their legal status in the United States or otherwise failed to comply with the requirements of the laws administered by Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the

U.S Department of Labor, shall be prohibited from working at the Contractor’s place of business that services Department of Veterans Affairs patient referrals; or other place where the Contractor provides services to veterans who have been referred by the Department of Veterans Affairs; and shall form the basis for termination of this contract for breach.

2.1.9.4 This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United

States and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001.

2.1.9.5 The Contractor agrees to obtain a similar certification from its subcontractors. The certification shall be made as part of the offerors response to the RFP using the subject attachment in Section D of the solicitation document.

2.1.10. Annual Office of Inspector General (OIG) Statement: In accordance with HIPAA and the

Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1977, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Office of Inspector General (OIG) has established a list of parties and entities excluded from

Federal health care programs. Specifically, the listed parties and entities may not receive

Federal Health Care program payments due to fraud and/or abuse of the Medicare and

Medicaid programs.

2.1.10.1 Therefore, Contractor shall review the HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities on the HHS OIG web site at http://oig.hhs.gov/exclusions/index.asp to ensure that the proposed contract physician(s) are not listed. Contractor should note that any excluded individual or entity that submits a claim for reimbursement to a Federal health care program, or causes such a claim to be submitted, may be subject to a Civil

Monetary Penalty (CMP) for each item or service furnished during a period that the person was excluded and may also be subject to treble damages for the amount claimed for each item or service. CMP’s may also be imposed against the Contractor that employ or enter into contracts with excluded individuals to provide items or services to Federal program beneficiaries.

2.1.10.2 By submitting their quote, the Contractor certifies that the HHS OIG List of Excluded

Individuals/Entities has been reviewed and that the Contractors are and/or firm is not listed as of the date the offer/bid was signed.

2.2. Clinical/Professional Direction: The qualifications of Contractor personnel are subject to review by VA Medical Facility COS or his/her clinical designee and approval by the Medical https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx

Facility Director as provided in VHA Directive 1100.20 and VHA Directive 1100.21.

Clinical/Professional direction of all clinical personnel covered by this contract for quality purposes will be provided by the Facility COS and/or the Chief of the Service or his designee.

A clinical COR may be appointed, however, only the CO is authorized to consider any contract modification request and/or make changes to the contract during the administration of the resultant contract.

2.3. Non Personal Healthcare Services: The parties agree that the Contractor and all contract physician(s) shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose.

2.4. Indemnification: The Contractor shall be liable for, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government against, all actions or claims for loss of or damage to property or the injury or death of persons, arising out of or resulting from the fault, negligence, or act or omission of the Contractor, its agents, or employees.

2.5. Prohibition Against Self-Referral: Contractor’s physicians are prohibited from referring VA patients to contractor’s or their own practice(s)

2.6. Inherent Government Functions: Contractor and Contract physician(s) shall not perform inherently governmental functions. This includes, but is not limited to, determination of agency policy, determination of Federal program priorities for budget requests, direction and control of government employees (outside a clinical context), selection or non-selection of individuals for Federal Government employment including the interviewing of individuals for employment, approval of position descriptions and performance standards for Federal employees, approving any contractual documents, approval of Federal licensing actions and inspections, and/or determination of budget policy, guidance, and strategy.

2.7. No Employee status: The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting Contract physician(s) furnishing services. To carry out this responsibility, the Contractor shall provide or certify that the following is provided for all their staff providing services under the resultant contract:

2.7.1 Workers’ compensation

2.7.2 Professional liability insurance

2.7.3 Health examinations

2.7.4 Income tax withholding, and

2.7.5 Social security payments.

2.8. Tort Liability: The Federal Tort Claims Act does not cover Contractor or contract physician(s).

When a Contractor or contract physician(s) has been identified as a provider in a tort claim, the Contractor shall be responsible for notifying their legal counsel and/or insurance carrier.

Any settlement or judgment arising from a Contractor’s (or contract physician(s)) action or non-action shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and/or insurance carrier.

2.9. Contingency Plan: Because continuity of care is an essential part of the Facility’s medical services, The Contractor shall have a contingency plan in place to be utilized if the contract physician(s) leaves Contractor’s employment or is unable to continue performance in accordance with the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

2.9.1 Contractor shall submit a listing of proposed key personnel performing technical delivery of services in the following format:

Provider Name: (available when contract is awarded)

Title/Rank: (available when contract is award)

Curriculum Vitae and qualification documents of each key personnel shall be submitted with the quote .

2.10. Emergency Substitutions: During the first ninety (90) calendar days of performance, the

Contractor shall make NO substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the

CO, in writing, within (15) calendar day (s) after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required below. After 90 days, the Contractor shall submit the information required below to the CO at least (15) calendar days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

2.10.1 The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the CO. Proposed substitutes shall have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The CO will notify the

Contractor within (15) calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on the proposed substitutes. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

3. VA HOURS OF OPERATION/SCHEDULING

3.1. Business Hours: The normal business hours for the VHSO are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, CST, Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays.

3.2. Work Schedule:

Normal Business Hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, CST, Mon-Fri): The Contractor shall provide teleradiology services on an as-needed basis to interpret imaging studies that exceed the capacity of VA in-house radiologists during these hours. This may include STAT exams as well as routine overflow work that cannot be handled by VA staff.

Please Note: The Contractor must provide adequate support to addresss overflow of routine studies.

After-Hours Weekday Coverage (4:30 PM to 8:00 AM, CST, Mon-Fri): The Contractor shall provide teleradiology services to ensure that STAT imaging studies are interpreted promptly.

Any routine studies performed during these hours may also need interpretation on as as-needed basis. Routine overflow work may also be interpreted during this period.

Weekend and Holiday Coverage (24 hr coverage):

STAT Coverage: The contractor shall provide continuous teleradiology services to cover STAT imaging studies during weekends and Federal Holidays. Any routine studies performed during these hours may also need interpretation on as as-needed basis. Routine overflow work may also be interpreted during this period.

3.3. Federal Holidays: The following holidays are observed by the Department of Veterans

Affairs:

New Year’s Day January 01

Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January

President’s Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth June 19

Independence Day July 04

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25

3.4. Continuity of services under contact: Unless a state of emergency has been declared or clinics are otherwise cancelled by the VHSO, the Contractor shall provide the services specified under this contract.

3.4.1 Contractor is responsible for providing qualified personnel to read films. The VA must be informed at least fifteen (15) calendar days in advance if there will be a significant change in contractor’s ability to perform to allow for planning of service coverage and workload distribution. Requirements as noted in attachment B will be provided to all Facilities and maintained by the contractor.

3.4.2 The contractor shall maintain open and professional communication with members of the Facility Diagnostic Imaging staff. The contractor shall provide up-to-date points of contact to facilitate communication on clinical, technical and administrative issues. Clinical staff will be available by phone and pager 24/7. The

Contractor will provide a schedule of radiologists with telephone numbers for consultation by VA technologists and referring physicians.

3.4.3 The Contractor shall provide a single phone number with a list of individuals who could be contacted to immediately resolve any difficulties experienced during the hours of teleradiology Clinical services after hours. The COR will assure up-to-date rosters of staff are provided to the Contractor.

3.4.4 Tele-Communications

3.4.4.1 The contractor will secure and maintain the communications link between the contractor’s facility and the VAMCs’ facilities at the contractor’s expense.

These expenses may be included in contractor’s quote as a separate item. The cost to establish and maintain this communication link may be provided if the

Government deems it is more cost effective to the Government.

3.4.4.2 The contractor shall make provisions for the proper maintenance and functioning of all imaging, teleradiology and associated equipment, facilities and fixtures as may reasonably be required by Contract Physicians to perform services hereunder.

4 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Clinical Personnel Required: The Contractor shall provide contract physician(s) who are competent, qualified per this performance work statement and adequately trained to perform assigned duties.

4.2 Management and Supervision:

4.2.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for supervising the daily services provided under this contract by the Contractor’s staff.

4.2.2 The Contractor shall have written policies and procedures regarding staff credentials and privileging.

4.2.3 The Facility will provide to the Contractor policies, procedures and processes necessary to allow cooperative functioning between the agency and Facility. Updates and refreshers will be provided to the Contractor upon request and when policy procedures or process changes.

4.2.4 The Contractor shall complete and maintain background investigations to insure that employees do not have a record of criminal offenses or substantiated incidents of patient abuse; and, if required to perform their duties. A copy of the initiation of the background investigation as well as a completed background investigation shall be provided to the VHSO.

4.3 Standards of Care: The contract physician(s)’ care shall cover all interpretation services as would be provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility and the standard of care shall be of a quality, meeting or exceeding currently recognized national standards as established by:

4.3.1 The American College of Radiology Guidelines: https://www.acr.org/-

/media/ACR/Files/Practice-Parameters/IRClin-Prac-Mgmt.pdf.pdf

4.3.2 ACR Practice Parameter for Communication of Diagnostic Imaging Findings:

communicationDiag (acr.org)

4.3.3 VA Standards: All teleradiology interpretation services shall include a final report of findings and shall be provided to the VAMC by the Contractor as outlined below.

4.3.6.1. Routine: Completed and verified reports for routine studies are available in

CPRS/Vista Imaging Information System within 24 hours of exam registration.

4.3.6.2. STAT: Final report will be verified within 60 minutes of the teleradiologist receiving the request for interpretation. If the exam is a critical/emergent test result, https://www.va.gov/vapubs/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acr.org%2F-%2Fmedia%2FACR%2FFiles%2FPractice-Parameters%2FIRClin-Prac-Mgmt.pdf&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cfbebfe3d62c64c22e31408dae41f5b2a%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638073120564733355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=v68r5%2F8MYnkdMH%2B28jJ%2FS%2BVar75uNMInK03HRFw53OY%3D&reserved=0 https://www.va.gov/vapubs/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acr.org%2F-%2Fmedia%2FACR%2FFiles%2FPractice-Parameters%2FIRClin-Prac-Mgmt.pdf&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cfbebfe3d62c64c22e31408dae41f5b2a%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C638073120564733355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=v68r5%2F8MYnkdMH%2B28jJ%2FS%2BVar75uNMInK03HRFw53OY%3D&reserved=0 https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Practice-Parameters/CommunicationDiag.pdf results also must be communicated by telephone to the referring physician and the communication documented in the report.

4.3.7. The professional standards of the Joint Commission (TJC):

http://www.jointcommission.org/standards_information/hap_requirements.aspx

4.3.8. The standards of the American Hospital Association (AHA):

http://www.hpoe.org/resources?show=100&type=8 and;

4.3.9. The requirements contained in this PWS

4.4 MEDICAL RECORDS

4.4.1 Authorities: Contractor’s physician(s) providing healthcare services to VA patients shall be considered as part of the Department Healthcare Activity and shall comply with the 5 U.S.C.552a (Privacy Act), 38 U.S.C. 5701 (Confidentiality of claimants records), 5 U.S.C. 552 (FOIA), 38 U.S.C. 5705 (Confidentiality of Medical Quality

Assurance Records)…