Q522--Teleradiology Contract (VA-26-00044112)view on SAM.gov

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Request for Information (RFI)/ Sources Sought Notice only and is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 Market Research, in order to conduct market research. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a guarantee to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if issued. Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This announcement is based on the best information available at this time and is subject to future modification. The purpose of this announcement is to gain knowledge of current market capabilities in relation to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 621512 with a Size Standard $19.0 Million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is Q999- Medical- Other Network Contracting Office (NCO 2) of the Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of the VISN 2 of New York and New Jersey is seeking a contractor (s) to assist with teleradiology services. This is a request for Teleradiology services contract to be provided to mulitple medical centers in New York and New Jersey. Teleradiology will be supplied during ADMIN hours (Monday Friday, 8a 4:30pm, and/or WHEN hours due to the VA National Teleradiology Program not able to take on any more capacity, when VA staffing is inadequate for timely reading of images. The services are needed urgently to prevent diversion to local hospitals, as diversion negatively impacts clinical outcomes, patient safety and patient satisfaction and results in exorbitant costs to VA. Multiple medical centers as listed below have an immediate need for Teleradiology Services with a base year plus four option years for Radiologists. The services are urgently needed to prevent diversion to local hospitals, as diversion negatively impacts clinical outcomes, patient safety, and patient satisfaction. The following services are needed from a provider who offers teleradiology: Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must include all of the following information and not a boiler plate capability statement or marketing material. Company Name Address Contact Person Name Contact Person Phone Number Contact Person Email Address Company SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Company website Type of business (such as 8(a), small business, Hub Zone small business, Small Disadvantaged business, Servi…