Q502--691 | Cardiovascular Technology Staffing SBAR Request Approval #21873 Received (FY26)
| Location: | Virginia |
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| Posted: | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Due: | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Agency: | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | 36C26226Q0016 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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Notice ID
36C26226Q0016
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
- Updated Published Date: Dec 23, 2025 02:55 pm MST
- Original Published Date: Dec 18, 2025 07:42 am MST
- Updated Date Offers Due: Jan 08, 2026 12:00 pm MST
- Original Date Offers Due: Jan 08, 2026 12:00 pm MST
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Updated Inactive Date: Mar 09, 2026
- Original Inactive Date: Mar 09, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Product Service Code: Q502 - CARDIOLOGY
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NAICS Code:
- 561320 - Temporary Help Services
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Place of Performance:
Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Los Angeles , 90073
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.
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.
Attachments/Links
Contracting Office Address
- 335 E. German Rd SUITE 301
- Gilbert , AZ 85297
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- Bill Cook
- william.cook2@va.gov
- Phone Number 602-795-4289
Secondary Point of Contact
- Dec 23, 2025 02:55 pm MSTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
- Dec 22, 2025 04:03 pm MST Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
- Dec 18, 2025 02:32 pm MST Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
- Dec 18, 2025 07:42 am MST Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
Related Document
| Aug 28, 2025 | [Sources Sought (Original)] Q502--691 | Cardiovascular Technology Staffing | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System |
| Dec 3, 2025 | [Presolicitation (Original)] Q502--691 | Cardiovascular Technology Staffing | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System |
| Dec 18, 2025 | [Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] Q502--691 | Cardiovascular Technology Staffing SBAR Request Approval #21873 Received (FY26) |
| Dec 23, 2025 | [Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] Q502--691 | Cardiovascular Technology Staffing SBAR Request Approval #21873 Received (FY26) |
| Dec 30, 2025 | [Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] Q502--691 | Cardiovascular Technology Staffing SBAR Request Approval #21873 Received (FY26) |
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