Q522--NTP Teleradiology Physician Services Contract

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Strategic Acquisition Center Fredericksburg, has issued a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for teleradiology physician services under the National Teleradiology Program. The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and has a total potential period of performance of five years, comprising a one-year base period and four one-year optional ordering periods, with an anticipated start date of June 9, 2026, and a maximum end date of June 8, 2031. Services are to be performed nationwide across VA facilities, with contract administration handled from Fredericksburg, Virginia. The scope includes interpretation of digital X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds, with performance metrics defined by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan requiring STAT exam turnaround within 60 minutes, routine exams within 48 hours, and an Acceptable Quality Level of 98%. Pricing details are not specified in the solicitation, as offerors must submit their proposed rates via a standardized Excel template, making this a best value procurement rather than a lowest price technically acceptable award. The acquisition is governed by a suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including deviations that permit flexible contract types and security protocols, with specific emphasis on cybersecurity through clauses governing safeguarding of contractor information systems and security prohibitions. Offerors must demonstrate technical capability in teleradiology expertise, IT infrastructure, and workflow management, with technical evaluation carrying the greatest weight, followed by past performance and then price. Compliance with VA-specific requirements includes annual training on privacy, information security, and the Rules of Behavior; submission of current medical licenses, NPIs, and CME certificates; adherence to U.S. data handling rules prohibiting co-mingling of VA and non-VA information; and mandatory E-Verify usage. Security clearance tiers are mandated based on role sensitivity, and all personnel must undergo background investigations per NISP guidelines. Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 3, 2026, in four clearly defined volumes, with strict formatting, file type, and submission protocols enforced. Invoicing must use VA’s EIPP system via Tungsten Network, and payment will be processed electronically through the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas. Organizational conflicts of interest must be fully disclosed, and contractors are subject to liquidated damages for data breaches involving sensitive personal information.