Department of Veterans Affairs, Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208-3410

Q -- RADIOLOGIST SERVICES SOL RFI 500-57-98 DUE 042498 POC Ricahrd Barton, Contracting Officer, 518-462-3311, Ext. 2614 E-MAIL: Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208, barton,richard@albany.va.gov. The Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, NY is seeking qualified Radiologists to provide Radiology services at the VA Medical Center, Albany, NY for a period of one year from date of award (tentatively set for 1/1/99) with four one year renewal options. The estimated annual workload is as follows: General Diagnostics-28,000; Ultrasound-5,500; CAT (Neuro and Body)-3,400; MRI- (Neuro and Body)-1,850; Angio/ Interventional (including Neuro)-1300; and Mammography-500. In the event the VA retains three full time VA staff Radiologists, the Contractor's estimated percentage (%) of workload volume stated above is as follows: General Diagnostic-30%; Ultrasound-80%; Body CT-50%, and 100% of all MRI, Neuro CT, Neuroangiogrpahy, Myelography, Vascular/Interventional Radiology and Mammography. Since this is a Dean's Committee Hospital, the Contractor's Radiological Group must provide Board Certified Radiologists with training and educational qualifications necessary for Appointment at our University affiliate, AlbanyMedical College. The clinical responsibility of the Contractor's Radiology Group includes, but is not limited to, providing 24 hour coverage, seven days per week of all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic Radiology, excluding Nuclear Medicine. All Neuroradiology and Vascular/Interventional cases must be performed by Subspecialty trained Radiologists who have or are eligible for Certificates of Advanced Qualifications in their areas of expertise. The requirement applies to all routine day and off-tour call cases. The Contract Radiology Group will also be responsible for performance of on-site clinical, educational and regulatory activities on behalf of the VA Radiology Service, including Resident teaching, Tumor Board, Medical Grand Rounds, Morgue Rounds and any other Committees required to meet JCAHO and Hospital Administrative requirements. The Contractor will identify a single in-house full-time Radiologist who will be permanently based at the Albany VA as the Director of Radiologist Service. This individual may be required to be a 7/8th part time VA employee. At a minimum, the Contractor will be required to have two other full-time in-house Radiologists on a daily basis. The subspecialty Neuroradiologist must be in-house a minimum of two to three hours per day to provide interpretation and consultation of routine diagnostic MRI and CT cases in addition to any daily time required to perform Interventional cases, including Neuroangiography and Myelography. The Vascular/Interventional Radiologist will be required to be available on an as-needed basis, for all prescheduled and emergency cases. The General Radiologists will be required to provide immediate on-line "wet-readings" Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM, for all ER and Medical/Surgical Clinics patients. All Mammography will be performed by a Mammographer who is fully accredited by the American College of Radiology. This individual will be responsible for meeting all requirements to maintain a fully accredited Mammogrpahy Suite. Offerors are requested to provide two price estimates. First estimate based on the information above with VA Medical Center retaining three staff radiologist. The second estimate based on information above, but the Radiologist Service being completely and fully operated and staffed by the Contractor (No VA staff). All pertinent data including pricing, qualifications of staff and quality assurance programs should be sent to Contracting Officer (90CCP), Attn: Richard Barton, Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, New York 12208. This is a market research request only, to identify potential sources for this requirement. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government based upon the responses to the notice. Information will normally be considered for the purpose of conducting a competitive procurement. (0097)

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