Medical Physicist and Radiation Safety Officer

The solicitation 36C24726Q0135, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity, seeks quotations from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for Medical Physicist and Radiation Safety Officer services. These services encompass comprehensive medical physics evaluations, inspections, certifications, and safety oversight related to diagnostic imaging equipment including CT, MRI, nuclear medicine gamma cameras, and fluoroscopy units across multiple VA facilities primarily located in Montgomery, Alabama, and surrounding areas. The base performance period runs from August 15, 2026, through August 14, 2027, with four subsequent one-year options. The contract emphasizes compliance with FDA, ACR, AAPM, NEMA, The Joint Commission, and applicable state/local regulations to ensure radiation safety and quality assurance. Deliverables include detailed annual physics survey reports, dose measurements, image quality assessments, shielding and scatter evaluation, and ongoing program support to ensure regulatory adherence and optimal equipment performance. The contractor is responsible for on-site service execution with travel to multiple locations required, using contractor-owned equipment at no additional cost. Contract administration and compliance integrate a range of FAR and VAAR clauses tailored for commercial services and specialized government requirements, including clauses addressing whistleblower rights, electronic payment via the Tungsten Network, limitations on subcontracting, and privacy and security provisions. The contract operates as a total set-aside for SDVOSBs with flow-down requirements applying to subcontractors. Evaluation of offers will be based on a trade-off methodology considering technical approach, price, and past performance, allowing selection of a quotation that may not be lowest-priced but offers best value. Pricing information is not disclosed in the solicitation material but contractors must provide detailed cost proposals. Contract terms permit option years with limitations on total extension. The contracting officer contact is located in Augusta, Georgia, with electronic invoice submission and payment processes well defined. Overall, this solicitation engages qualified veteran-owned small business firms to deliver highly specialized and regulated medical physics services supporting radiation safety programs within the VA healthcare system.