Teleradiology Services - Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contract Office 17, has awarded a sole-source, fixed-price bridge contract (36C25726D0092) to VetMed Group LLC for urgent teleradiology services. The contract is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS 621512. With an estimated value of $897,000, the agreement covers a three-month base period intended to maintain uninterrupted imaging operations at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, Texas, until a long-term competitive acquisition is finalized in FY2027. The award was justified under 41 USC 3304(a)(2) due to unusual and compelling urgency, as the government required immediate access to board-certified radiologists who are already credentialed within the VA system and trained in its specific protocols. The scope of work includes 24/7 interpretation of imaging studies, including emergent cases, to mitigate patient safety risks associated with staffing gaps. Performance is measured against standards set by the VA, CDC, Department of Health, and The Joint Commission. The contract is managed by Contracting Officer Carlos Jaquez, with the primary place of performance located in Temple, Texas.