Solicitation Number:

VA-244-08-RP-0243

Notice Type:

Presolicitation

Synopsis:

The Department of Veterans Affairs has a need for after hours radiology support services (Tele-Radiology) for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The contractor shall provide professional off-site radiology services for after-hours coverage and final interpretation of radiology examinations performed at the VAPHS. Contractor must be a U.S. based corporation capable of providing interpretation services to be completed via secure web-based system provided by the contractor. Imaging studies to be interpreted will include those listed in the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology code book (i.e. CPT codes) covering plain film examinations, CT scans, ultrasound imaging and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It is estimated that the services will require approximately 1,500 scans per year. The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment and personnel to perform contract requirements.
This procurement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. This will be a one-year contract with the option to extend the contract up to four more one-year option periods. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued approximately 07/17/2008 on-line only through FedBizopps at www.fedbizopps.gov. Telephone requests will not be accepted. POC: Mr. Ronald S. Mazzei at ronald.mazzei@va.gov. Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor's Registration (CCR) Database (Contact CCR Center at 1-888-227-2423 or go to www.ccr.gov/, as well as, be registered in VetBiz (register at www.vetbiz.gov), and must be in compliance with the VET100 Employment Reporting requirements as required by Public Law 105-339 Section 1354, to be awarded a contract.

Contracting Office Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs;Contracting Office (90C-H);VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System;7180 Highland Drive;Pittsburgh PA 15206

Place of Performance:

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System;University Drive Division;Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15240 United States

Point of Contact(s):

Ronald S. Mazzei. Email - ronald.s.mazzei@va.gov Contract Specialist