Mobile CT Scanner and technicians for Veterans Affairs Longview TX

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 is soliciting a contractor to provide a mobile CT scanner and qualified operating technicians for the Longview Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Longview, Texas. The scope of work requires a mobile unit equipped with at least a 64-slice CT scanner, a patient lift, and ADA-compliant features including ADA-sized entry doors and dressing rooms. Services are to be performed Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding federal holidays. The contractor must provide a licensed CT technologist and ensure the equipment is tested by a certified medical physicist within the last 12 months. Technical requirements include Windows 10 or newer for network compatibility, DICOM capability, and strict adherence to The Joint Commission standards and VA privacy regulations, specifically ensuring no personally identifiable information resides on the mobile unit. This solicitation is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and offerors must complete the Limitations on Subcontracting certification to be eligible. The base period of performance runs from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. Award decisions will be based on a comparative evaluation of price and other factors, with a specific requirement for offerors to demonstrate technical experience through at least two previous projects of similar complexity. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability of $500,000 per occurrence and automobile liability, and must comply with rigorous cybersecurity training and incident reporting protocols. Responses are due by November 16, 2026.