Q522--Teleradiology Services - IDIQ Contract VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to provide comprehensive teleradiology services under a five-year Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract running from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031, with an estimated total value of $19 million. The contract, solicited under number 36C24426Q0758 and classified under NAICS code 621512, requires the selected contractor to deliver 24/7 preliminary and final radiological interpretations to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System via secure integration with the VISTA Imaging platform. Services must be performed by U.S.-based personnel, including board-certified radiologists who maintain current licensure and certification, with all operations and subcontractor activities strictly confined to the United States or its territories. The contractor is responsible for supplying all necessary equipment, software, telecommunications infrastructure, and staffing to meet clinical demands, ensuring zero tolerance for violations related to HIPAA compliance, patient privacy, timeliness of reporting, and documentation accuracy. Performance will be monitored through a detailed Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that includes periodic evaluations, dynamic adjustment of inspection frequency, and strict enforcement mechanisms, including corrective action or contract termination for critical failures. The solicitation imposes rigorous security, vetting, and compliance obligations, mandating that all personnel undergo tiered background investigations consistent with federal standards, obtain Personal Identification Verification (PIV) cards prior to access, and comply with VA-specific credentialing rules under VAAR 852.204-72. Contractors must immediately report any changes in personnel status, loss of work authorization, or breaches of trust, while also revoking all system and physical access upon termination or contract end. Supply chain integrity is strictly enforced, requiring procurement exclusively from OEMs or authorized resellers, full chain of custody documentation, adherence to FASCSA and ICTS supply chain security rules, and immediate disclosure of any non-compliant materials from foreign adversaries. Compliance with NIST, CISA, and FDA cybersecurity guidance is required, along with annual self-assessments, timely application of security patches, and implementation of VA-approved antivirus or application whitelisting. Proposals must include robust technical capability documentation, including quality control plans, radiologist CVs, and up to three past performance references, evaluated alongside price in a best-value trade-off process. Invoices must be submitted electronically through