H165--RADIATION PHYSICIST SERVICE - POP 04/01/2025 - 03/31/2026

ist have been updated. One CT scanner one x-ray tube Casa Grande DR Room Linear Accelerator CLIN 0001AF (One CT scanner one x-ray tube), 0004AA (DR Room), and 0005AC (Linear Accelerator) are all listed as 0 QTY. The actual numbers will be corrected or the item removed from the Price/Cost Schedule. **The purpose of this amendment 36C26225Q0362-6, is to extend the due date in the solicitation, extending the due date to 03/07/2025 at 10:00 MST. There will be another modification on 03/03/2025 to provide a correction to the Price/Cost Schedule. CLIN 0001AF (One CT scanner one x-ray tube), 0004AA (DR Room), and 0005AC (Linear Accelerator) are all listed as 0 QTY. The actual numbers will be corrected or the item removed from the Price/Cost Schedule. **The purpose of this amendment 36C26225Q0362-5, is to correct the multiple due dates in the solicitation, extending the due date to 02/28/2025 at 10:00 MST, and to correct an error in the applicable clauses. VAAR 852.219-75, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) replaces VAAR 852.219-76, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION). **The purpose of this amendment is to answer a question that arose during the solicitation.** We were thinking about submitting a bid for this solicitation, but we still have a question about the price/cost schedule. The first item is called Quality Assurance and Scheduled Maintenance. We are unsure what that item is referring to. I understand the question window is closed. If we were able to get some clarification on what that item is referring to, we may be able to move forward with submitting a bid. Response: This contract Price/Cost Schedule uses SLIN(s). 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3008, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4007, and 4008 are all No Cost Title CLIN(s). The Sub-CLIN is where the pricing is identified. What that means is you will not Price 0001 and instead will price 0001AA, 0001AB, 0001AC, and all other SLIN(s). **The purpose of this amendment is to add the Price/Cost Schedule and Equipment List for interested contractor submission.** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. This solicitation is set-aside for 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), IAW VAAR Subpart 819.70, the VA Veterans First Contracting Program. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541990, with a small business size standard of $19.5 Million. The FSC/PSC is H165. The Tucson VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 3601 S 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723-0001, is seeking to purchase on-site Radiation Physicist services. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Contract Title Radiation Physicist Services. Background The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) is in need of a contractor to provide on-site Radiation Physicist Services for the Tucson VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 3601 S 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723-0001. The Contractor shall comply with this Statement of Work (SOW), all VA, local, state, and Federal policies, and regulations. Objective The objective of this service contract is to have a contractor to provide all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, parts, software (needed for the general operation of the equipment), travel, ICRA Barriers, supervisors, and qualified personnel to provide on-site Radiation Physicist services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein. Scope Mandatory Services: Perform radiation protection surveys within VISN 22 to ensure compliance with the current NRC, VHA, ACR, TJC, and MQSA requirements. Change of times or dates must be coordinated with the above-mentioned department at least one week in advance. Provide written report of results to Diagnostic Imaging Service/RSO within five (5) working days of performance of the survey. Consult with RSO on radiation exposure records throughout VISN 22, including Nuclear Medicine Service, Diagnostic Imaging Service, and ancillary services which have radiation workers and provide appropriate recommendation to reduce exposure to ALARA. Provide results to Diagnostic Imaging Service and RSO within five (5) working days after review. To include initial testing of new and replacement x-ray imaging equipment, prior to first clinical use, as well as testing after repairs that may affect X-ray output or image quality. Perform radiation safety inspections on all imaging equipment providing final reports to Diagnostic Imaging Service/RSO within 5 days of completion of survey. Provide consultation for additional services as needed, i.e.., safety training. Review CT protocol optimization once a year. Provide shielding design calculations for each new or replacement x-ray imaging system. The calculations for each shall conform to NCRP Report No. 147 or, for dental units, NCRP Report 145 and shall be documented in a written report, which includes a to-scale diagram showing adjacent areas. Establish a skin dose program Consult with SAVAHCS RSO about CT, RT, Fluoroscopy, PET/CT, MRI and any program dealing with imaging at SAVAHCS for all applicable services during each site visit. Evaluate technical QA/QC program (technique charts, repeat/reject analysis, monitoring, monitoring of exposure indices to radiographic image receptors, QA program for display monitors, QA of CT, monitoring of dose metrics from fluoroscopy studies) annually. The contractor shall comply with all State and Federal rules, laws and regulations and maintain compliance with OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), ACR, FDA, and MQSA. The contractor shall ensure referenced equipment meets VHA, NRC, and JC compliance and all Federal and State rules, regulations and laws. Radiation Survey: Contractor shall conduct quality control surveys and certifications of the radiographic equipment listed below. The Contractor shall ensure the radiographic equipment s compliance with applicable federal and state regulatory requirements, and shall include, but not be limited to, monitoring the following basic performance characteristics: All stationary, and mobile x-ray radiographic units, including dental units: kV accuracy and reproducibility Beam quality assessment (HVL) Linearity of output as a function of mA and /or mAs X-Ray Output Tube Head leakage Focal Spot Size Scatter Radiation Timer Accuracy