Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. 1. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in... THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. 1. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research only to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of Small Business Capability, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB/VOSB) interested and capable of performing the work. 2. The NAICS for this requirement is NACIS 561320 Temporary Help Services 3. Interested and capable Contractors should respond to this notice not later than 3:00 PM (PST) on July 21, 2023, by providing the following via email only to Tashodra Rogers at Tashodra.Rogers@va.gov Please provide the following: a) company name b) address c) point of contact d) phone, fax, and email of primary point of contact e) UEI Number f) Type of small business, if applicable, (e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-owned small business (VOSB), 8(a), HUB-Zone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business). g) A capability statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor specifically for the work described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Respondents are also encouraged to provide specific examples (e.g. contract number, point of contact information) of the Contractor s experience providing the same or similar services to that described in the DRAFT PWS. h) Respondents are also requested to include an INFORMAL QUOTE FOR EACH MODALITY. This informal quote is not binding but will assist the Government with its market research. Please include the quote for the base and four (4) option years. 4. SDVOSB/VOSB respondents. a) If respondent is VOSB or SDVOSB, respondent is encouraged to provide proof of Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) (VetCert) certification. In addition, SDVOSB/VOSB Contractors are asked to acknowledge that they understand the limitations on sub-contracting pursuant to FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Sub-Contracting, which will be included in the impending solicitation. Further SDVOSB/VOSB contractors are asked to respond that they are capable of providing the requested services keeping within the parameters of this clause. b) Small businesses, including SDVOSB/VOSBS are also advised that per 13 CFR, § 125.6 the prime contractor's limitations on subcontracting are as follows: 1) General. In order to be awarded a full or partial small business set-aside contract with a value greater than $150,000, an 8(a) contract, an SDVO SBC contract, a HUBZone contract, a WOSB or EDWOSB contract pursuant to part 127 of this chapter, a small business concern must agree that: 2) In the case of a contract for services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not similarly situated. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. 5. Required Services. The Contractor shall provide various Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) services as specified herein for eligible veterans on an as required basis. The contract perfusionist shall provide a full range of services in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein to eligible VA beneficiaries. 6. Please note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in VA s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) site https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/, can provide the services, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. 7. All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database found at https://www.sam.gov. Registration must include Representations and Certifications. DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT Radiology Staffing Services BACKGROUND The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires various Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) services to eligible Veteran beneficiaries of the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) Radiology Department located at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr. San Diego, CA 92161 and our Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCS) where imaging services are provided. Required DRT specialties are General DRT Technologist (1.0 FTE), Computerized Tomography Technologist (CT) (1.0 FTE), Interventional (IR) Technologist (1.0 FTE), Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist (2.0 FTE), and Medical Instrument Technicians (MIT) for Ultrasound (.50 FTE), On-call hours with 30-minute response time, 1000 Hours. The stated requirement will be utilized for compete shift coverage during any given shift, seven days a week to include day, evening, night, and twelve hour shifts as needed. Contractor personnel will have use of all required patient care equipment, supplies, and computer access for performing services required by the subsequent task order. All services shall be provided in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions contained herein. Contractor personnel will provide direct and indirect care by contributing to patient assessments, determining priorities. The position requires independent judgment and flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to utilize an interdisciplinary approach in the provision of care. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Contractor shall provide DRT Technologist that independently operates radiographic equipment to perform a variety of complex diagnostic radiographic exams. Contractor personnel shall receive patients, explain method of procedure(s), position patients, select and set technical factors, set up and adjust accessory equipment, and make and develop exposures. Contractor s personnel shall provide staffing for shifts as designated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Technologist must be able to work equipment and perform duties independently as well as part of a team. The VASDHS Chief Technologist and/or Supervisory Technologist shall assign procedures, provide instructions, and monitor work of Contractor personnel. Contractor personnel shall be subject to the same quality assurance standards in meeting or exceeding current recognized national standards as established by The Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO). Copies of the quality assurance standards are on file in the Medical Healthcare Group and will be available to the Contractor. The Contractor shall perform services in accordance with ethical, professional, and technical standards of the healthcare industry consistent with VA policy, regulations, and procedures. Personnel provided by the Contractor shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the Government s requirements, including the ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. Contractor personnel shall be responsible for compliance with all procedures in accordance with applicable VASDHS written policies, procedures, bylaws, and medical staff protocols. Contract personnel shall not introduce new procedures or services without prior recommendation to and approval of the VASDHS Chief of Staff (COS) or VASDHS Medical Director. All Contractor personnel shall provide their own uniforms, which shall be worn at all times when on VASDHS grounds. Contractor personnel shall also have the ability to use computers and technology efficiently. Contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel have met the qualified criteria stated herein, including current and valid licenses and certifications. Ultimately, the decision to reject or accept contract personnel rest with the VA. Non-acceptance of contract personnel does not relieve the Contractor from satisfying and fulfilling the contract requirements. Contract personnel shall be required to set up radiographic suites and assure that sterile supplies, contrast materials, catheters, and other required equipment and supplies are present and available. Prepare and administer contrast material orally, by enema, or intravenously under close supervision of radiologist(s), but not independently as required. Contract personnel will also perform related clerical duties such as sending images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), archiving images, post processing images, and case editing of computer request and reports. As required, contract personnel will also maintain records and enter patient information using the Radiology Vista Package, and the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). Specific DRT duties and responsibilities are as follows: General Diagnostic Technologist Perform radiography of the entire body. Performs such procedures as cholangiography, lumbar and thoracic myelography, gastrointestinal studies, intravenous pyelograms, arteriography, operative cholangiography, and arthrography. CT Technologist Perform Computed Tomography of the head, neck, spine, chest, extremities, vascular system, and body. MRI Technologist Operate a super conductive Magnetic Resonance Imager (MRI), a highly complex computerized imaging device which employs the use of strong magnetic fields and radio waves to acquire images of the entire body, including the brain, neck, spine, chest, body, and extremities. IR Technologist Work in a sterile work environment, set up sterile equipment and trays, scrub back table, assist physicians with a variety of sterile procedures. Medical Instrument Technician (MIT) Independently operates equipment to perform a variety of complex sonographic examinations ranging from routine to highly specialized. Also reviews requisitions to assure that the patient history and anatomical area of interest is consistent with the exam(s) requested. The spectrum of examinations performed includes abdomen for tumors, cysts, abscesses, hematomas, inflammatory lesions, and the size and location of organs. Evaluations of the abdominal aorta for aneurysm and/or dissection, and chest exams for pleural effusions will also be performed. Neck, carotid artery, leg vein, and artery examinations will also be conducted. The MIT will also assist radiologist during invasive procedures and perform all types of gynecological ultrasound exams. Additionally, the MIT will perform quantitative Doppler measurements to determine blood flow profiles when indicated. MIT will also have knowledge of appropriate use of color flow/power Doppler to further evaluate areas for vascular patency/pattern. The total numbers of hours available are estimates and are subject to change due to vacancies, increases in demand for services, unanticipated illness, and vacation coverage. Contractor personnel must furnish their own personnel letter markers. QUALIFICATIONS Personnel assigned by the Contractor to perform services covered by this contract must be American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). The General DRT, DRT CT, and Interventional positions are required to be certified and licensed by the State of California in radiography and fluoroscopy. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Contract personnel must be familiar with all radiographic diagnostic fluoroscopy, surgery procedures, portable (including C-Arm), and routine general diagnostic exams. PACS work experience is required. All contract personnel must have a minimum of two (2) years of current work experience that demonstrates the ability to work with minimal or no supervision. Current work experience is considered to be work performed within the last three (3) years. Student internship and training time spent in a Radiology setting does not count towards the 2 years of work experience. Additional qualifications required per specialty are as follows: Computed Tomography Technologist Minimum of two (2) years of current work experience in specialized modality. Hold a current and valid Advanced ARRT certification in Computerized Tomography. Have demonstrated experience starting Intravenous (IV) and performing contrast injections. IV certification is required. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist Minimum of two (2) years of current work experience in specialized modality. Hold a current and valid Advanced ARRT certification in MRI. Have demonstrated experience starting Intravenous (IV) and performing contrast injections. IV certification is required. Medical Instrument Technician Minimum of two (2) years of current work experience in specialized modality. Have a current and valid ARDMS license with advanced disciplines to include two of three licenses in Abdominal, OBGYN, and RVT. Interventional Radiology Technologist Minimum of two (2) years of current work experience in specialized modality. Demonstrated ability to operate, film, and troubleshoot with single and bi-plane interventional equipment as well as demonstrated experience working with a contrast injector.