Teleradiology Physician Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 (Eastern Colorado Health Care System) has issued a Special Notice regarding a sole source contract award for Teleradiology Physician Services. This notice, posted on January 12, 2026, announces the justification for awarding a contract outside of full and open competition. The procurement is categorized under Diagnostic Imaging Centers (NAICS 621512) and Medical-Radiology services (PSC Q522). The contract award is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), reflecting the VA's commitment to supporting veteran entrepreneurs. The notice represents a formal announcement of the contracting action and provides transparency regarding the non-competitive procurement rationale.

The VA is addressing critical radiologist staffing shortages at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center that have resulted in a backlog of approximately 1,500 unread medical imaging studies, posing risks to veteran healthcare. The one-year contract, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 with a potential 6-month extension, will be awarded to VetMed Group LLC to provide teleradiology physician services across multiple imaging modalities, including 10,000 X-rays, 2,500 CT readings, 1,900 CT low-dose cancer screenings, 1,800 ultrasounds, 2,000 MRI scans, and 400 nuclear medicine procedures. Eligibility is limited to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with VetMed Group LLC identified as the sole vendor capable of immediately meeting requirements without significant transition delays. The application deadline is February 11, 2026. The VA intends to conduct a comprehensive competitive procurement for long-term teleradiology services within 12 to 18 months, making this a transitional sole source arrangement to address immediate operational needs.