Q522--Diagnostic Medical Physicist , RSO and DRSO Services including on-call (VA-23-00010531)

PreSolicitation Notice

Network Contracting Office 02, intents to submit a Request for Quote (RFQ) for certified Diagnostic Medical Physicist support services to conduct Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine testing and inspections, to include Radiation Safety and Deputy Radiation Safety Services including on-call on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs Northport VAMC . Contracting has been approved to solicit as a total 100% Small Business Set Aside in the open market using Far Part 12 and 13. The RFQ will be issued on 12/21/2022. The government intends to award to IDIQ, fixed price contract in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, and specifications of the solicitation. The estimated total period of performance is April 01, 2023 (or date of award) through March 31, 2028. The period of Performance is one base period, with four (4) one (1) option periods if offered at the discretion of the Government.

The solicitation will provide instructions to contractors about the offer submission process. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prospective contractors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award; contractors may obtain SAM information at https://www.sam.gov. The applicable NAICS Code is 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services with a Small Business Size Standard of $16.5 million. The PSC is Q522. All offerors are responsible for downloading all documents including amendments at the Federal Business Opportunities website without further notification from the Contracting Officer.

Place of Performance:

Department of Veterans Affairs, Northport VAMC, 79 Middleville Rd., Northport New York 11768

General Description of Services:Â

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, supplies, equipment, and qualified personnel to  provide on-site certified Diagnostic Medical Physicist support services to conduct Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine testing and audits for existing equipment (Radiographic, Fluoroscopic, and Computed Tomography (CT)). All services will be under the direct supervision of a Board-Certified Medical Physicist. The FDA, and New York State Department of Health require testing of diagnostic x-ray equipment to ensure diagnostic imaging quality, and a safe environment of radiation safety for patients, staff, and visitors. The VA requires that these requirements be satisfied. Contractor shall offer a diverse, multi-modality experienced team of qualified Diagnostic Medical Physicist professionals. In addition, the Certified Diagnostic Medical Physicists is required to complete monitoring and reporting related to Radiation Safety Program. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 12 Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisitions.

There will be no questions asked regarding this Pre-Solicitation notification due to a previous Sources Sought was posted regarding this procurement.