Q510--Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) Services VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 22, is soliciting Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) services for the VA San Diego Healthcare System through RFQ 36C26226Q0144. The contractor must provide comprehensive IONM services including setup of neurophysiologic monitoring equipment, electrode placement, patient positioning, nerve impulse monitoring, and surgeon notification of nerve pathway risks during surgical procedures. Personnel must meet specific professional qualifications: holding a Master's or Doctoral degree in Audiology, Medicine, or Osteopathy; possessing Certified in Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) credentials; or serving as a Remote Neurologist providing intraoperative neurophysiologic oversight. The solicitation references evaluation criteria that include offeror experience with IONM services, documented through the Reference Contract Worksheet (Form D.1), which requires offerors to substantiate relevant contract history, number of cases performed, and verifiable references. Key deadlines include February 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST for submission of solicitation questions, and February 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST for quote submission (extended from the original February 17 deadline via Amendment 0001).

This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside solicitation. The incumbent contractor is Risen Video Production (CAGE Code 8MQY5), previously operating under contract number 36C26221D0001. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a guaranteed minimum value of $5,000 and a maximum aggregate value to be determined; the base period runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with four optional one-year periods available. The base year pricing covers 88 IONM cases plus 10 case cancellations with less than 2 hours notice, with all-inclusive fixed-price rates per case, and option years escalate case quantities. Performance will occur at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, California 92161. All submission inquiries and quote deliveries should be directed to Contracting Officer Michael Kahyai at michael.kahyai@va.gov.