Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
460-27-1-132-0001 | SPE 49273 | VISN 4 Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) | NCO 4 Services 3 (VA-27-00003148)
Department of Veterans Affairs · Sol. 36C24426Q0969
Due in 27 daysSDVOSB
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The VA's Network Contracting Office 4 wants quotes for radiation safety officer and physicist services at nine VA medical centers in Pennsylvania and Delaware, through a 5-year multiple-award IDIQ. It is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Quotes are judged on a sample (seed) task order for the Wilmington VAMC, and are due October 31, 2026.
Watch out for
- SDVOSB only. Only service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses can compete.
Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)concerns
- Little guaranteed work. The only guaranteed payment is $1,500 and the seed task order is not guaranteed, so revenue depends on winning later task orders.
the contractor will be paid the guaranteed minimum amount of $1,500.00, at the end of the contract
- Specific quote instructions. Quotes must follow detailed instructions in the solicitation document, and missing items could hurt your chances.
there are very specific instructions as what is required to be provided
- Multi-site coverage. Work may span nine VA medical centers across several cities, so staffing and travel could be demanding.
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Full brief
What they want
- Radiation Safety Officer and Physicist duties at the Pittsburgh, Erie, Butler, Coatesville, Wilkes Barre, Altoona, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Lebanon VA Medical Centers
- A quote for the seed task order: Wilmington Radiation Safety Officer/Physicists Services (Project 460-27-1-132-0001)
- Contract type
- Possible IDIQ Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC); RFQ under FAR Part 12 using Standard Form 1449
- Period of performance
- 5 years, estimated 11/15/2026 to 11/14/2031 (adjusted if issued on a different date)
- Place of performance
- VA Medical Centers at Pittsburgh, Erie, Butler, Coatesville, Wilkes Barre, Altoona, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Lebanon
- Estimated value
- Task orders typically $1,500 to $250,000; maximum task order $350,000; MATOC ceiling $6,000,000
- How they'll choose
- Evaluation of the quote for the seed task order (Wilmington VAMC) to judge technical capability, staffing approach and understanding of requirements
- Offers due
- October 31, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern (SAM response deadline); questions must be sent before October 21, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- How to submit
- Quote per the instructions in solicitation 36C24426Q0969; questions by email to Matthew Wright at matthew.wright6@va.gov
What they'll judge offers on
- Technical capability
- Staffing approach
- Understanding of the requirements
What to include when you submit
- Follow the very specific quote submission instructions in solicitation 36C24426Q0969
- Quote the seed task order for Wilmington VAMC
You must have
- Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB)
Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)concerns
- Must be registered in SAM to receive an award
offerors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database
- Business size standard of $19 million applies (NAICS 541380)
The business size standard is $19 Million.
Not in the notice text
- Required credentials for the radiation safety officer and physicist (for example certifications or licenses) are not stated
- Full quote submission instructions and the seed task order requirements are in the solicitation document
- How quotes are submitted (portal or email)
- Pricing format and scoring weights
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 31, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation
- 36C24426Q0969
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Office
- 244-Network Contract Office 4 (36C244)
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- NAICS
- 541380
- Product/service code
- H365
- Business type
- Engineering, architecture & research
- Contracting contact
- Matthew Wrightmatthew.wright6@va.gov717-673-3842
- Versions
- 3 (amended since first posted)
Full notice text from SAM.gov
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12 of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This Solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C24426Q0969. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 effective 13 March 2026, and the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at FAR | Acquisition.GOV. This acquisition is set aside for Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)concerns. The Government reserves the right to make a single award, multiple awards, no awards as a result of this solicitation. The Government may determine that it is in its best interest to make awards to more than one quoter. The NAICS code is 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services and the Product Service Code (PSC) is H365 Inspection Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies. The business size standard is $19 Million. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. Solicitation number 36C24426Q0969 is issued with the possibility of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Radiation Safety Officer and Physicist duties at Pittsburgh, Erie, Butler, Coatesville, Wilkes Barre, Altoona, Wilmington, Philadelphia, and Lebanon VA Medical Centers. Typical task orders under this contract will range from $1,500.00 to $250,000.00 with a maximum task order limit of $350,000.00. The duration of this MATOC shall be five (5) years, unless the $6,000,000.00 ceiling is met before. If a contractor is not awarded a task order of at least $1,500.00 during the terms of the contract, the contractor will be paid the guaranteed minimum amount of $1,500.00, at the end of the contract. The Seed Service Task Order may be awarded to one contractor who is awarded one of the MATOC contracts: Project 460-27-1-132-0001, Wilmington Radiation Safety Officer/Physicists Services. Complete instructions for submitting a response to this solicitation and applicable provisions and clauses are found in 36C24426Q0969. All quoters are advised to pay careful attention to the quote submission instructions as there are very specific instructions as what is required to be provided. Quoters will be evaluated based on their quoted response to the seed task order for radiation safety officer and radiation physicist services at the Wilmington VAMC. This seed project serves as a representative sample task and will be used to assess each quoter's technical capability, staffing approach, and understanding of the requirements applicable to the overall MATOC scope. Award of the MATOC will be based on this evaluation, with the seed project not guaranteed as an awarded task order. The period of performance (POP) is estimated to be 11/15/2026 11/14/2031. Should issuance of the IDIQ occur on a different date, the performance period will be adjusted accordingly. Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form 1449. NOTE: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Registration may be done online at: www.acquisition.gov or www.sam.gov. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the contract specialist, Matthew Wright at matthew.wright6@va.gov. No questions will be answered after 21 October 2026, 10:00 AM EST. Point of Contact Matthew Wright Contract Specialist Services 3 (Medical Equipment Maintenance Services) Department of Veterans Affairs/Network Contracting Office 4 Matthew.wright6@va.go
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