Q522--NWI Microwave Ablation & Cryoablation

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contract Office 23 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, has awarded a sole source indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Agiliti Health Inc. for Microwave Ablation and Cryoablation services under solicitation number 36C26326Q0309, with contract number 36C26326D0043. The contract is based on FAR 13.5, recognizing Agiliti Health Inc. as the only responsible source capable of delivering both microwave and cryoablation procedures on-site at the Omaha VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System. Performance is scheduled to begin on May 1, 2026, with a base period through April 30, 2027, and optional periods extending to April 30, 2031, with a total ceiling of $700,000 and a guaranteed minimum of $25,000. The estimated contract value is $516,196.03, derived from detailed line-item pricing for consumable probes, standby services, and procedure fees under multiple CLINs, each with specific unit costs and quantities. The contract mandates strict adherence to VA-specific requirements, including compliance with VAAR and FAR clauses covering electronic invoicing via Tungsten Network, security protocols including background screening and PIV card issuance, and medical liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence. Contractors must ensure all personnel complete mandatory VA training on HIPAA, fire safety, and infection control, and maintain 95% on-time response rates within 60 minutes prior to scheduled procedures. Key personnel substitutions are restricted for the first 90 days and require 15 days’ notice thereafter, with the Government retaining the right to reject personnel based on conduct or competency. The contract prohibits the use of covered telecommunications equipment per Section 889 of the NDAA FY2019 and requires compliance with cybersecurity standards including safeguarding contractor information systems and IT accessibility under Section 508. Performance is evaluated through surveillance measures including direct observation and documentation review, not competitive evaluation, given the sole-source nature of the award. All payments must be submitted electronically, and the Government retains full inspection and acceptance rights at the Omaha VA facility where services are rendered.