H165--Nuclear Medical Physicist and MRSE Services 36C255-26-AP-0874 Robert J. Dole VAMC, Wichita, KS 67218

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a sources sought notice to identify qualified contractors capable of providing Nuclear Medical Physicist and Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE) services for the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. This notice is intended solely for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a request for proposals or a commitment to procure services. The anticipated contract will be a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), subject to adequate responses, and targets qualified small businesses in the NAICS Code 541380 category for Radiation Testing Laboratories or Services. Interested firms must demonstrate technical expertise, relevant certifications, and experience in diagnostic medical physics, including compliance monitoring for imaging equipment such as CT, MRI, PET, nuclear medicine, radiographic and ultrasound systems according to applicable federal, state, and accrediting body standards. The scope of work includes comprehensive inspection and quality assurance services for various diagnostic imaging equipment, annual and acceptance testing, performance reviews, shielding design and verification, and provision of MRSE services involving safety protocols, procedural development, and consultation on MRI safety issues and implanted devices. The contractor will also provide timely telephone support, participate in safety committee meetings, and maintain detailed compliance documentation. All services must adhere to manufacturer specifications, The Joint Commission standards, and applicable regulations. The contract requires OEM-certified service providers with a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Work hours align with standard facility operations, with off-hour work permitted at no additional cost upon prior approval. Contractors must coordinate scheduling with the VA point of contact and provide prompt response and detailed, timely reporting for all services rendered. The contract includes requirements for vendor conduct, security safeguards for VA information systems, and financial invoicing protocols.