Q522--VHSO Teleradiology Services- Fayetteville (564) SDVOSB competitive

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 (Network Contracting Office 16) is soliciting professional teleradiology services to interpret various imaging studies including X-rays, CT scans, CT angiography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging for the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Qualified contractors must provide board-certified or board-eligible radiologists capable of delivering interpretations within 24 hours for routine studies and 60 minutes for STAT examinations, while maintaining compliance with VA and HIPAA regulations and operating through secure telecommunications systems. The solicitation requires contractors to identify key personnel, disclose any conflicts of interest, comply with immigration and nationality laws, adhere to strict information security protocols, and limit subcontracting to no more than 50% of the contract value to non-certified firms. Evaluation will be based on technical capabilities, past performance references, and price competitiveness. The quote submission deadline has been extended multiple times and currently stands at February 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with an anticipated contract start date of January 2, 2026; offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments to avoid rejection.

This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside contract with no identified incumbent contractors. The contract is structured as a fixed-price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a one-year base period from January 2, 2026, to December 31, 2026, featuring a total ceiling amount of $3,100,000 and a guaranteed minimum of $1,000. The VA anticipates approximately 43,750 total radiology readings annually, comprising 30,000 X-ray readings, 7,000 CT readings, 3,000 ultrasound readings, 1,250 CT angiography readings, and 2,500 MRI readings, with weekend and holiday volume averaging 22 exams daily. Services will be provided across five VHSO sites located throughout Arkansas and Missouri. A pending North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code appeal filed by Tribal Providers on December 11, 2025, is currently under review by the Small Business Administration's Office of Hearings and Appeals, which has stayed the solicitation closing date pending resolution.