Q502--691 | Cardiovascular Technology Staffing SBAR Request Approval #21873 Received (FY26)
Combined Synopsis Solicitation from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF • VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: CA. Response deadline: Jan 08, 2026. Industry: NAICS 561320 • PSC Q502.
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This amendment answers questions regarding the Request for Quote (RFQ). Questions with their respective answers are as follows: Will the Government accept experience with other technologists certified by ARDMS, other than cardiovascular? Recruiting and retaining an ARDMS certified professional, whether Cardiovascular or other, requires the same level of expertise. ANSWER: The government will not accept other technologists, who are not Cardiovascular. Staffing Levels / Estimated Hours Can the Government provide the anticipated number of full-time equivalents (FTEs) or estimated hours per labor category for the period of performance? ANSWER: Sufficient information is contained within the RFQ. Shift Structure and Coverage Are services expected to include evening, night, weekend, on-call, or overtime coverage? If so, should these be priced separately or incorporated into the base hourly rates? ANSWER: Sufficient information is contained within the RFQ. Period of Performance Please confirm the anticipated base period and any option periods associated with this requirement. ANSWER: Sufficient information is contained within the RFQ. Credentialing and Onboarding Timeline What is the estimated timeframe for credentialing and onboarding once candidates are submitted and tentatively accepted? ANSWER: The timeframe for credentialing and onboarding varies due to several factors. This cannot be answered due to this uncertainty. Employment Structure Does the Government permit the use of 1099 independent contractors, or must all personnel be W-2 employees of the Prime Contractor? ANSWER: 1099 employees are not appropriate for this procurement. Subcontracting Parameters Please confirm whether subcontracting is permitted for recruitment and talent sourcing support, with the Prime Contractor retaining full management control, payroll authority, and performance responsibility in accordance with SDVOSB limitations on subcontracting. ANSWER: This is a management decision for each vendor submitting a quote for this procurement.
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VA Network Contract Office 22 issued Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 36C26226Q0016 (PSC Q502; NAICS 561320) as an SDVOSB set-aside for cardiovascular technology staffing. An amendment clarifies the Government will not accept ARDMS-certified technologists who are not Cardiovascular, and that 1099 independent contractors are not appropriate for this procurement. The Q&A also indicates staffing levels/estimated hours, shift structure, and period of performance details are contained within the RFQ attachments, while credentialing/onboarding timelines vary and cannot be reliably estimated. Quotes are due 2026-01-08 at 19:00 UTC.
Acquire cardiovascular technology staffing services (medical staffing under Q502) from an SDVOSB prime, using Cardiovascular-qualified technologists (not other ARDMS specialties) and W-2 employment arrangements, with offerors expected to derive hours/coverage/period details from the RFQ package.
- Provide Cardiovascular technologists meeting the RFQ’s certification/qualification requirements (Government will not accept non-Cardiovascular technologists even if ARDMS-certified).
- Recruit, hire, and retain qualified staff as W-2 employees (1099 not appropriate).
- Support VA credentialing/onboarding processes; plan for variability in onboarding timeframe.
- Deliver staffing coverage consistent with RFQ-defined shifts/coverage (evening/night/weekend/on-call/overtime requirements, if any, are in the RFQ).
- Prime contractor management, payroll authority, and performance responsibility; determine any subcontracting approach consistent with SDVOSB limitations on subcontracting.
- Signed/acknowledged amendment(s) included in the SAM.gov attachments for 36C26226Q0016.
- Quote confirming all proposed technologists are Cardiovascular-qualified per RFQ (not other ARDMS specialties).
- Staffing approach describing recruiting/retention plan for Cardiovascular technologists.
- Employment compliance statement confirming W-2 employment (no 1099) for proposed personnel.
- Pricing aligned to the RFQ’s hours/shift/coverage structure (since the Government states sufficient info is in the RFQ).
- Subcontracting/teaming plan (if used) showing Prime retains full management control, payroll authority, and performance responsibility.
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- RFQ attachment details for staffing levels/estimated hours, shift structure/coverage, and period of performance (Government states these are in the RFQ but they are not provided in the brief).
- Place of performance/location of the VA facility requiring cardiovascular technology staffing.
- Specific required credentials/licensure list for “Cardiovascular” technologists as written in the RFQ (beyond the Q&A statement).
- Evaluation factors and award basis (e.g., LPTA vs. best value) from the RFQ.
- Pricing schedule format (hourly rates, per-diem/OT rules, shift differentials) contained in the RFQ attachments.
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