Q522--25.0 FTE Imaging Staffing Services

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY The intent of this Sources Sought Announcement is to assist in our decision-making process for services procurement. This is not a solicitation, nor request for quotes or proposals. Through the receipt of responses, this will enable a more precise type of procurement process. The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award of a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Any inquiries are to be made in writing by email to the point of contact, Larry Facio, Contracting Officer. Responses to this notice shall be sent by email to larry.facio@va.gov by the due date and time of 07/03/2026 by 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Capabilities Statement should address all items listed below along with informal pricing based on hourly rate for each position based on Mon-Friday, 0730 4:00pm, without any dynamic elements such as weekend or night/swing shift at play. Use attached Sources Sought Informal Pricing worksheet and include with submittal. 1. GENERAL: This is a personnel services contract to provide Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (R), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound/Vascular (US), Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Interventional Radiology (CI)/ Vascular Interventional Radiology (VI), Health Technician, and Medical Support Assistant (MSA) staffing and may cover a range of services that are normally but not limited to services provided in a similar civilian healthcare facility in accordance with the specifications and requirements contained herein. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, who, in turn, is responsible to the Government. Objectives: 3.0 FTE Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) 3.0 FTE Computed Tomography (CT) 3.0 FTE Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (R) 3.0 FTE Diagnostic Sonographer Ultrasound/Vascular (RVT) 1.0 FTE Nuclear Medicine (N) 2.0 FTE Cardiac (CI)/Vascular (VI) Interventional Radiology 9.0 FTE Medical Support Assistant (MSA) 1.0 FTE Health Technician Scope: Providing clinical, technical, and administrative staffing support on a varied and sometimes immediate basis. Services include an intention to establish a contract to provide radiology services on an as-needed basis to the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS). Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 09/30/2031 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS). Specific Tasks: Basic Services: The services to be provided to the Radiology Service are to include intermittent staffing support for Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, CT, MRI, US, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac/Vascular Interventional, PA in Radiology, Health Aide, and Administrative MSA. Each modality listed has different requirements and may need to be filled immediately. The contractor shall provide services for. Diagnostic Radiology Technologist (MRI) Balances the needs of the patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures. Demonstrates appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers. Access factors that may contraindicate the procedure. Maintains knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous skills, and universal precautions. Knowledgeable in pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients. The technologist enforces MRI safety policy and procedures. The technologist must meet the criteria for ARRT registration or be ARRT registered, and/or meet the standards to comply with the established HRMS requirements for the position. Receives patients and ensures proper identification. Provides patient education. Continually assesses the condition and needs of patients to ensure patient safety, comfort, and privacy before placing the patient in the MRI scanner. Interview each patient before the examination to determine if the patient has a contraindication for MRI. The MRI Technologist functions as an expert regarding software and hardware capability and performance of the MRI unit. Ability to balance the needs of the patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures. Skill to demonstrate appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others if applicable, and health care providers. Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure. Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to patient care. Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous skills, and universal precautions. Assists with setup for MRI-based procedures, including Breast imaging and MR-guided biopsies. The technologist selects the proper pulse sequences to demonstrate the patient's pathology best. The technologist optimizes each system parameter to obtain optimal images. Maintains protocol exam booklet, which includes positioning, acquisition parameters, and orientation of slices. The technologist makes recommendations to improve, maintain, and update the MRI protocols for the radiologist. The technologist effectively coordinates with physicians, nurses, patients, and other medical personnel of the Veterans Administration Hospital, to assure that the service is carried out promptly and effectively. Maintains the highest quality patient supervision, monitoring patients' condition with specialized equipment, keeping a constant check on vital signs, and the patient s comfort. The MRI technologist resolves individual problems and refers unsolved problems to the chief radiology technologist or designee for solutions. Employee maintains the cleanliness of the MRI suite and other assigned work areas, ensuring cleanliness, proper mechanical operation, and execution of infection control policy and maintenance of supply levels for each exam. The MRI technologists keep abreast of newly developed MRI accessories, exams, protocols, and systems. The MRI technologist is the liaison between the MRI department, engineering, and the MRI equipment manufacturer. Facilitates the implementation of software updates, hardware updates, and service calls for repair, calibration, and maintenance of cryogens. The technologist performs daily quality control on the MRI system, and Monitors all MRI equipment and techniques for optimum performance. Maintains quality assurance programs for the laser imager and patient monitoring equipment. The technologist monitors the PACS system to ensure images are being archived and transferred properly. The MRI technologist performs all major duties, including coordinating the schedule for MRI patient examinations. Prioritizes and evaluates the nature/need of critical or emergency procedures. The technologist confers with other technologists on new developments and examination protocol changes. The MRI technologist performs venipuncture and injects contrast material for MRI exams as necessary. The MRI technologist serves as a liaison with all levels of management about the MRI section. The technologist executes actions which will guarantee quality image results, to assure that the highest quality of diagnostic imaging is generated, formulates training in MRI techniques for the radiologic technologist and medical students. The MRI technologist is responsible for cross-training radiologic technologists in MRI physics, positioning, coil selection, and MRI safety. The technologist is responsible for advising on the updating of the MR technical policy and procedures manual. The underlying principle of MRI imaging is used to advise on the detailing of examinations to obtain optimum imaging of patients' pathology. Anatomic images of the human body. Images in three cross-sectional anatomical planes, axial, coronal, and sagittal. Diagnostic Radiology Technologist (CT) Balances the needs of the patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures. Demonstrates appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers. Access factors that may contraindicate the procedure. Maintains knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous skills, and universal precautions. Knowledgeable in pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients. Maintains specific knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans, including drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations. Maintains specific knowledge and training in…