Interventional Radiologists Interventional Radiologists
Please note this is NOT a request for quote or proposal. The Government is seeking information strictly for market research purposes only. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation document. There is no solicitation at this time. This request for information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
The Network Contracting Office (NCO 9), Murfreesboro, TN is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in providing On-Call Coverage Interventional Radiologist to provide Angio/interventional coverage during the absences of the full-time staff VAMC radiologist. The contractor shall perform and report examinations done in the Angio/interventional section of Radiology Service. The contractor shall perform and interpret emergency specialized procedures after normal working hours that require the expertise of an Interventional Radiologist. All procedures performed shall be completed, dictated within 24 hours of the procedure, and have a signed/verified report for each requested procedure. Reports shall be verified within 48 hours of completion of procedure. The contractor's employees must be available to the VA facility or must actually be performing the required services for the period specified in the contract to receive payment for billable hours. Due to a large population of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, VA Memphis requests Interventional Radiologists who are qualified to perform chemoembolization of liver tumors and percutaneous ablation of liver and kidney tumors in addition to traditional and usual IR procedures. There is an expected volume of approximately 50 emergent after-hour procedures done annually. On-Call physicians must remain within a 30 mile radius of the facility. Hours of needed services are:
Seven weeks out of a year from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (coverage for staff vacations and unexpected sick leave). This requires providers to be on-site during this period.
Vacation is to include day coverage and night call
Weeknights On-Call, 260 per year (weeknight Mon-Friday from 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM)
Weekends On-Call, 52 weeks per year
Holidays On-Call, 10 per year
There are an estimated 50 procedures done after hours annually.
A telephone response is expected within 30 minutes from the initial call. Applicable NAICS Code 621111, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) applies with a business size standard of $11.0 Million, and the contractor shall be registered and verified in the Systems for Award Management (SAM). The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.
The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS Code 621111 (business size standard $11.0 million per annum).
Responses: If you are interested and are capable of providing the required services please provide the requested contact information. The intended contract period will be for one base year and four, one-year option periods. Responses to this notice should include a company name, address, point of contact (Name, Phone Number and e-Mail Address), DUNS number, business size, Socioeconomic Status (Veteran Owned, SDVOSB, HUBZONE, 8(a), etc.), and a capability statement. Direct all responses via email to Charlene Neal, Contract Specialist, at Charlene.neal2@va.gov by April 7, 2017 at 3:00PM CST. No telephone inquiries shall be accepted or returned.
Contracting Office Address: Place of Performance:
1639 Medical Center Parkway Memphis Rex VA Medical Center
Suite 400 1030 Jefferson Avenue
Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Memphis, TN 38104
DISCLAIMER: This sources sought notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this sources sought notice that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this sources sought notice.
Charlene Neal
charlene.neal2@va.gov
