6515--Interoperative Nerve Monitoring (IONM) service - Houston, TX

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 16 is seeking a contractor to provide Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring Services (IONM) at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The solicitation (RFQ 36C25625Q0129) requires a qualified contractor to supply IONM technicians, equipment, and instrumentation for monitoring neurological function during various surgical procedures, including neurosurgical, orthopedic, cardiothoracic, and otolaryngologic cases. Contractors must provide a Cadwell Cascade Monitor System or equivalent, arrive 60 minutes before surgery, and submit formal reports within two days of the procedure. The VA will evaluate quotes based on technical capability, past performance, and price to determine the best value offer. Quotes are due by January 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST.

The solicitation is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with a size standard of $20.5 million under NAICS code 621999. The contract has a minimum value of $1,000 and a maximum of $5,000,000, with a base year from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and four potential ordering periods. The VA estimates approximately 230 procedures annually, with 117 neurosurgery cases expected in 2024. Contractors must be VetCert certified at the time of quote submission and award, and must bring their own IONM equipment without on-site storage. Offerors must also comply with specific requirements, including key personnel guidelines, immigration and nationality act certifications, and subcontracting limitations for SDVOSBs.