H958--Physicist Services Manchester VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 seeks qualified contractors to provide Physicist and Health Safety Officer Services for the Manchester VAMC, with quotations due October 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST and questions due September 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. This procurement is set-aside for 100% small business concerns under NAICS code 541690 with a $19 million size standard.

Place of performance is 718 Smyth Rd, Manchester, NH 03104. The contract runs from October 3, 2026 through October 2, 2027, with four one-year option periods available. Services include nuclear radiation health physics coverage and diagnostic medical physics services for the Imaging and Dental Departments, performed Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (excluding national holidays) with a 30-minute telephonic response requirement for emergencies and one-hour on-site response for incidents such as spills and equipment failures. All services must be performed by contractor employees; subcontracting is prohibited.

The contractor must hold all necessary NRC, NHPP, and Joint Commission licenses and certifications. Key deliverables include radiation safety training materials, policy documentation, calibration of radiation detection instruments, shielding integrity checks, MRI and CT dose optimization training, and comprehensive testing of x-ray, nuclear medicine, and non-ionizing imaging equipment prior to clinical use and annually thereafter. Quotations must be submitted via email to Pamela L. Parham at pamela.parham3@va.gov. Evaluation criteria include technical capability to meet response time requirements, past performance (minimum three references within the past three years), small business certification status, and price. The Product Service Code is H958.