SAM #36C24426Q0523

On-Site ACR-Compliant Mammography Training for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide on-site, ACR-compliant mammography positioning training for technologists at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), Regional Procurement Office East - VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - In-person, hands-on mammography positioning training for 2 VA mammography technologists - Minimum of 32 hours of instruction - Training must be delivered by ACR (American College of Radiology) accredited trainers - Includes hands-on training, lectures, image quality assurance, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and assessment reporting - Must provide documentation and continuing education credits - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Training must comply with American College of Radiology standards - Instructors must be ACR accredited - Compliance with Service Contract Labor Standards and technical instructor wage rates - Set aside for small business concerns - All work must adhere to federal, state, and local regulations

Description

Synopsis/Solicitation Notice This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C24426Q0477 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), for On-Site Mammography Training. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. NCO 4 has a new requirement for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System for On-Site Mammography Training. All work is to be performed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations or ordinances. Place of Performance: Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, 1 University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 NCO 4 intends to issue a Contract which is anticipated to be awarded with a Period of Performance: 30 days from the date of award. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation shall be forwarded in writing via email to the Contract Specialist by 9:00 AM EST, Friday, April 24, 2026. Questions will not be accepted after this date. Responses to the Offeror’s questions will be posted via an amendment on SAM.gov/ Contract Opportunities at: http://www.sam.gov. Terms and Conditions 52.212-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEV 2025) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contract Ordering Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. The full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (End of Provision) FAR/VAAR Number, Title, and Date 52.203-18 52.204-7 52.219-1 52.225-25 852.209-70 - PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS - JAN 2017 System for Award Management - NOV 2024 Small Business Program Representations - FEB 2024 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran - JUN 2020 Organizational Conflicts of Interest - OCT 2020 Clause Incorporation by Reference 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This Contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ FAR/VAAR Number, Title, and Date 52.203-17 52.203-19 - CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS - NOV 2023 52.204-13 52.209-10 52.219-6 52.222-3 52.222-41 52.222-50 52.222-62 - PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 - NOV 2025 52.223-23 - SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES - MAY 2024 52.226-8 - ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING - MAY 2024 52.232-33 - PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - OCT 2018 52.232-40 - PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS - MAR 2023 52.233-3 - PROTEST AFTER AWARD - AUG 1996 52.233-4 - APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM - OCT 2020 852.203-70 - CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE PAY SICK LEAVE - NOV 2018 Statement of EQuivalent Rates for Federal Hires In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination. Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits 15090 Technical Instructor $25.00 Per Hour (GS-7) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS This addendum incorporates the following provision: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION AUG 2025) (a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified. Offers shall include: The solicitation number; The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror; The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator; Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation; Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via SAM); A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any amendments. (b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum. (c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions by the specified time. Late offers will not be considered unless received before award and the Contracting Officer determines acceptance would not unduly delay the acquisition. Late modifications that make terms more favorable will be considered at any time. (d) Contract award. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions. The initial offer should contain the best terms. The Government may reject any or all offers and waive minor irregularities. (e) Debriefings. Postaward debriefings will disclose evaluation factors, overall ratings, ranking, rationale, product details, and responses to questions. Additional evaluation factors are contained in FAR 52.212-2. FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES The Government will award to the responsible Offeror whose conforming offer is most advantageous, considering price and other factors. Evaluation factors include: Price - The award may not be to the lowest price but the best overall value. Technical Capability - Demonstrates understanding of requirements and effective approach. Past Performance - Assesses the likelihood of success based on past record, surveys, CPARS, etc. A notice of award or acceptance will result in a binding contract. The Government may accept offers before the expiration unless a withdrawal is received. Point of Contact: Derrick Maruski Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East Network Contract Office 4 (NCO 4) Email: Derrick.Maruski2@va.gov Attachments Attachment A: Statement of Work Attachment B: Price Schedule Attachment C: Wage Determinations Attachment D: RM Contract Language

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