The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center (CC), Office of Purchasing and Contracts (OPC) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting Market Research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to provide Radiology Reading services in support of the overall functions of the Clinical Center(CC), Radiology & Imaging Sciences(RADIS) Department.
- BACKGROUND
The NIH Clinical Center (CC) is a 200-bed, federally funded, biomedical research hospital located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIH Clinical Center is the delivery setting for all NIH intramural clinical research protocols. The Clinical Center accounts for approximately half of all NIH-funded clinical research beds in the United States and accommodates about 7,000 inpatient and 70,000 outpatient visits a year. Patients are admitted to the NIH Clinical Center from all over the world for the sole purpose of participating in a clinical research protocol of which imaging is often a critical component. The Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) Department at the NIH Clinical Center provides clinical care and research support across all imaging modalities including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). In particular, the MRI section supports the following MRI devices: three 3.0 tesla (T) scanners, two 1.5 T scanners, one 3.0 T PET-MRI scanner and, one 1.5 T intraoperative MRI scanner. Over 500 distinct MRI procedures have been established on these devices, supporting nearly 500 different NIH protocols. This SOW details the requirements for contractors to support Teleradiology Processing Research within the department.
- PURPOSE
The purpose of this contract is to obtain Radiology Reading services in support of the overall functions of the Clinical Center (CC) and Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) Department by supporting the broad variety of radiologic medical issues that may arise during a course of diagnosis and treatment. The support will provide routine radiologic reading support and on-call coverage/consultations from 6:00p.m. -8:00a.m, Eastern Standard Time (EST), including holidays.
- Scope
Vendor, with appropriate technical direction from the Government, shall be required to perform the following tasks:
- Qualified and medically licensed to perform as a Radiologist to the Department of Radiology, at the Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health (CC/NIH).
- Perform radiologic services for the NIH at the direction of the RAD&IS Department Chief.
- Communicate with RAD&IS technical staff directly in order to provide instructions for performing imaging studies and/or answer any technical questions.
- Available for review of completed studies or procedures in order to provide the interpretation or results of the procedure to the clinician in a timely manner. These procedures include CT Chest, CT Abdomen, CT Pelvis, CT Abdomen and Pelvis, CT Head, CT Neck, CT Angiogram, CT Cervical Spine, CT Thoracic Spine, CT Lumbar Spine, CT Extremity, Ultrasound, Ultrasound w/ Doppler, Pulmonary Ventilation /Perfusion (Nuclear), GI Bleed Scan (Nuclear), HIDA Scan (Nuclear), MRI, and Plain Films.
- Required to meet the expected average verbal Turn-Around Time (TAT) of 12 minutes, with immediate back-up if contractor exceeds 30 minutes. For any stroke protocol patients, the turn-around time should be as soon as the technologist calls the dedicated radiologist phone line.
- Required to document all care provided in the Radiology information system and when appropriate, directly in the patient’s hospital medical record.
- Provide on-call services during the week, on weekends, and holidays for a period of performance, not-to-exceed the number of on-call hours stipulated.
- Must be available for “on-call hour consultations,” 7 days per week, from 6:00p.m. to 8:00a.m., Eastern Standard Time, EST, including Holidays.
- Available by phone and Teleradiology.
- DELIVERABLES
Radiology Interpretation Reports are to be provided as ‘Preliminary Reads” through the Vision Radiology interfaces to our Carestream PACS, which will them be forwarded to the CC EMR as Preliminary reports.
- PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The work shall be performed off-site
- PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The Period of Performance for this requirement shall consist of a Base Period of twelve (12) months with one (1) four (4) year Option Period.
- SECURITY
- J.1 General Security Policies
The NIH Clinical Center has determined that the performance of this task order requires that the Contractor, subcontractor(s), (herein known as Offeror) personnel may require access to procurement sensitive, protected patient, and healthcare information. Signature of a non-disclosure agreement is required of all personnel performing tasks under any task order resulting from this solicitation.
This acquisition includes all security and privacy requirements that are in accordance with HHSAR 339.7002(b) (3) - ADP Systems Security. It also requires that the Offeror agree to comply with the ADP Systems Security Requirements set forth within the award and all applicable portions of Part 6, ADP Systems Security of the HHS IRM Systems Manual.
As is the case with all software that is run on the NIH CIT and CC systems, appropriate security safeguards must be considered and where necessary instituted. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that all system support individuals who are authorized access to systems, software, and databases are screened, controls such as separation of duties are implemented, and individual accountability of actions taken.
- J.2 Access to Sensitive Information
Performance of work under this award requires that the Offeror establish and maintain a facility for the receipt, processing, and storage of protected information. The Offeror shall ensure that all facilities established in support of this award are secure inasmuch as access is limited to authorized Offeror and Clinical Center personnel only. The Offeror further agrees that appropriate security procedures are in place to ensure the safeguarding of government-furnished materials including data.
- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
- The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will perform inspection and acceptance of materials and services to be provided.
- BACKGROUND
The NIH Clinical Center (CC) is a 200-bed, federally funded, biomedical research hospital located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIH Clinical Center is the delivery setting for all NIH intramural clinical research protocols. The Clinical Center accounts for approximately half of all NIH-funded clinical research beds in the United States and accommodates about 7,000 inpatient and 70,000 outpatient visits a year. Patients are admitted to the NIH Clinical Center from all over the world for the sole purpose of participating in a clinical research protocol of which imaging is often a critical component. The Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) Department at the NIH Clinical Center provides clinical care and research support across all imaging modalities including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). In particular, the MRI section supports the following MRI devices: three 3.0 tesla (T) scanners, two 1.5 T scanners, one 3.0 T PET-MRI scanner and, one 1.5 T intraoperative MRI scanner. Over 500 distinct MRI procedures have been established on these devices, supporting nearly 500 different NIH protocols. This SOW details the requirements for contractors to support Teleradiology Processing Research within the department.
- PURPOSE
The purpose of this contract is to obtain Radiology Reading services in support of the overall functions of the Clinical Center (CC) and Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) Department by supporting the broad variety of radiologic medical issues that may arise during a course of diagnosis and treatment. The support will provide routine radiologic reading support and on-call coverage/consultations from 6:00p.m. -8:00a.m, Eastern Standard Time (EST), including holidays.
- Scope
Vendor, with appropriate technical direction from the Government, shall be required to perform the following tasks:
- Qualified and medically licensed to perform as a Radiologist to the Department of Radiology, at the Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health (CC/NIH).
- Perform radiologic services for the NIH at the direction of the RAD&IS Department Chief.
- Communicate with RAD&IS technical staff directly in order to provide instructions for performing imaging studies and/or answer any technical questions.
- Available for review of completed studies or procedures in order to provide the interpretation or results of the procedure to the clinician in a timely manner. These procedures include CT Chest, CT Abdomen, CT Pelvis, CT Abdomen and Pelvis, CT Head, CT Neck, CT Angiogram, CT Cervical Spine, CT Thoracic Spine, CT Lumbar Spine, CT Extremity, Ultrasound, Ultrasound w/ Doppler, Pulmonary Ventilation /Perfusion (Nuclear), GI Bleed Scan (Nuclear), HIDA Scan (Nuclear), MRI, and Plain Films.
- Required to meet the expected average verbal Turn-Around Time (TAT) of 12 minutes, with immediate back-up if contractor exceeds 30 minutes. For any stroke protocol patients, the turn-around time should be as soon as the technologist calls the dedicated radiologist phone line.
- Required to document all care provided in the Radiology information system and when appropriate, directly in the patient’s hospital medical record.
- Provide on-call services during the week, on weekends, and holidays for a period of performance, not-to-exceed the number of on-call hours stipulated.
- Must be available for “on-call hour consultations,” 7 days per week, from 6:00p.m. to 8:00a.m., Eastern Standard Time, EST, including Holidays.
- Available by phone and Teleradiology.
- DELIVERABLES
Radiology Interpretation Reports are to be provided as ‘Preliminary Reads” through the Vision Radiology interfaces to our Carestream PACS, which will them be forwarded to the CC EMR as Preliminary reports.
- PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The work shall be performed on-site at Vision Radiology offices.
- PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The Period of Performance for this requirement shall consist of a Base Period of twelve (12) months with one (1) four (4) year Option Period.
NIH Clinical Center Radiology would prefer that this run from November 1, 2021 thorugh October 31, 2022 as a base year.
- SECURITY
- J.1 General Security Policies
The NIH Clinical Center has determined that the performance of this task order requires that the Contractor, subcontractor(s), (herein known as Offeror) personnel may require access to procurement sensitive, protected patient, and healthcare information. Signature of a non-disclosure agreement is required of all personnel performing tasks under any task order resulting from this solicitation.
This acquisition includes all security and privacy requirements that are in accordance with HHSAR 339.7002(b) (3) - ADP Systems Security. It also requires that the Offeror agree to comply with the ADP Systems Security Requirements set forth within the award and all applicable portions of Part 6, ADP Systems Security of the HHS IRM Systems Manual.
As is the case with all software that is run on the NIH CIT and CC systems, appropriate security safeguards must be considered and where necessary instituted. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that all system support individuals who are authorized access to systems, software, and databases are screened, controls such as separation of duties are implemented, and individual accountability of actions taken.
- J.2 Access to Sensitive Information
Performance of work under this award requires that the Offeror establish and maintain a facility for the receipt, processing, and storage of protected information. The Offeror shall ensure that all facilities established in support of this award are secure inasmuch as access is limited to authorized Offeror and Clinical Center personnel only. The Offeror further agrees that appropriate security procedures are in place to ensure the safeguarding of government-furnished materials including data.
- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
- The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will perform inspection and acceptance of materials and services to be provided.
BACKGROUND
The NIH Clinical Center (CC) is a 200-bed, federally funded, biomedical research hospital located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIH Clinical Center is the delivery setting for all NIH intramural clinical research protocols. The Clinical Center accounts for approximately half of all NIH-funded clinical research beds in the United States and accommodates about 7,000 inpatient and 70,000 outpatient visits a year. Patients are admitted to the NIH Clinical Center from all over the world for the sole purpose of participating in a clinical research protocol of which imaging is often a critical component. The Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) Department at the NIH Clinical Center provides clinical care and research support across all imaging modalities including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). In particular, the MRI section supports the following MRI devices: three 3.0 tesla (T) scanners, two 1.5 T scanners, one 3.0 T PET-MRI scanner and, one 1.5 T intraoperative MRI scanner. Over 500 distinct MRI procedures have been established on these devices, supporting nearly 500 different NIH protocols. This SOW details the requirements for contractors to support Teleradiology Processing Research within the department.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this contract is to obtain Radiology Reading services in support of the overall functions of the Clinical Center (CC) and Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) Department by supporting the broad variety of radiologic medical issues that may arise during a course of diagnosis and treatment. The support will provide routine radiologic reading support and on-call coverage/consultations from 6:00p.m. -8:00a.m, Eastern Standard Time (EST), including holidays.
Scope
Vendor, with appropriate technical direction from the Government, shall be required to perform the following tasks:
Qualified and medically licensed to perform as a Radiologist to the Department of Radiology, at the Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health (CC/NIH).
Perform radiologic services for the NIH at the direction of the RAD&IS Department Chief.
Communicate with RAD&IS technical staff directly in order to provide instructions for performing imaging studies and/or answer any technical questions.
Available for review of completed studies or procedures in order to provide the interpretation or results of the procedure to the clinician in a timely manner. These procedures include CT Chest, CT Abdomen, CT Pelvis, CT Abdomen and Pelvis, CT Head, CT Neck, CT Angiogram, CT Cervical Spine, CT Thoracic Spine, CT Lumbar Spine, CT Extremity, Ultrasound, Ultrasound w/ Doppler, Pulmonary Ventilation /Perfusion (Nuclear), GI Bleed Scan (Nuclear), HIDA Scan (Nuclear), MRI, and Plain Films.
Required to meet the expected average verbal Turn-Around Time (TAT) of 12 minutes, with immediate back-up if contractor exceeds 30 minutes. For any stroke protocol patients, the turn-around time should be as soon as the technologist calls the dedicated radiologist phone line.
Required to document all care provided in the Radiology information system and when appropriate, directly in the patient’s hospital medical record.
Provide on-call services during the week, on weekends, and holidays for a period of performance, not-to-exceed the number of on-call hours stipulated.
Must be available for “on-call hour consultations,” 7 days per week, from 6:00p.m. to 8:00a.m., Eastern Standard Time, EST, including Holidays.
Available by phone and Teleradiology.
DELIVERABLES
Radiology Interpretation Reports are to be provided as ‘Preliminary Reads” through the Vision Radiology interfaces to our Carestream PACS, which will them be forwarded to the CC EMR as Preliminary reports.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The work shall be performed on-site at Vision Radiology offices.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The Period of Performance for this requirement shall consist of a Base Period of twelve (12) months with one (1) four (4) year Option Period.
NIH Clinical Center Radiology would prefer that this run from 1 October 2021 to 31 September 2022 as a base year.
SECURITY
J.1 General Security Policies
The NIH Clinical Center has determined that the performance of this task order requires that the Contractor, subcontractor(s), (herein known as Offeror) personnel may require access to procurement sensitive, protected patient, and healthcare information. Signature of a non-disclosure agreement is required of all personnel performing tasks under any task order resulting from this solicitation.
This acquisition includes all security and privacy requirements that are in accordance with HHSAR 339.7002(b) (3) - ADP Systems Security. It also requires that the Offeror agree to comply with the ADP Systems Security Requirements set forth within the award and all applicable portions of Part 6, ADP Systems Security of the HHS IRM Systems Manual.
As is the case with all software that is run on the NIH CIT and CC systems, appropriate security safeguards must be considered and where necessary instituted. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that all system support individuals who are authorized access to systems, software, and databases are screened, controls such as separation of duties are implemented, and individual accountability of actions taken.
J.2 Access to Sensitive Information
Performance of work under this award requires that the Offeror establish and maintain a facility for the receipt, processing, and storage of protected information. The Offeror shall ensure that all facilities established in support of this award are secure inasmuch as access is limited to authorized Offeror and Clinical Center personnel only. The Offeror further agrees that appropriate security procedures are in place to ensure the safeguarding of government-furnished materials including data.
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will perform inspection and acceptance of materials and services to be provided.
- BACKGROUND
The NIH Clinical Center (CC) is a 200-bed, federally funded, biomedical research hospital located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIH Clinical Center is the delivery setting for all NIH intramural clinical research protocols. The Clinical Center accounts for approximately half of all NIH-funded clinical research beds in the United States and accommodates about 7,000 inpatient and 70,000 outpatient visits a year. Patients are admitted to the NIH Clinical Center from all over the world for the sole purpose of participating in a clinical research protocol of which imaging is often a critical component. The Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) Department at the NIH Clinical Center provides clinical care and research support across all imaging modalities including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). In particular, the MRI section supports the following MRI devices: three 3.0 tesla (T) scanners, two 1.5 T scanners, one 3.0 T PET-MRI scanner and, one 1.5 T intraoperative MRI scanner. Over 500 distinct MRI procedures have been established on these devices, supporting nearly 500 different NIH protocols. This SOW details the requirements for contractors to support Teleradiology Processing Research within the department.
- PURPOSE
The purpose of this contract is to obtain Radiology Reading services in support of the overall functions of the Clinical Center (CC) and Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) Department by supporting the broad variety of radiologic medical issues that may arise during a course of diagnosis and treatment. The support will provide routine radiologic reading support and on-call coverage/consultations from 6:00p.m. -8:00a.m, Eastern Standard Time (EST), including holidays.
- Scope
Vendor, with appropriate technical direction from the Government, shall be required to perform the following tasks:
- Qualified and medically licensed to perform as a Radiologist to the Department of Radiology, at the Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health (CC/NIH).
- Perform radiologic services for the NIH at the direction of the RAD&IS Department Chief.
- Communicate with RAD&IS technical staff directly in order to provide instructions for performing imaging studies and/or answer any technical questions.
- Available for review of completed studies or procedures in order to provide the interpretation or results of the procedure to the clinician in a timely manner. These procedures include CT Chest, CT Abdomen, CT Pelvis, CT Abdomen and Pelvis, CT Head, CT Neck, CT Angiogram, CT Cervical Spine, CT Thoracic Spine, CT Lumbar Spine, CT Extremity, Ultrasound, Ultrasound w/ Doppler, Pulmonary Ventilation /Perfusion (Nuclear), GI Bleed Scan (Nuclear), HIDA Scan (Nuclear), MRI, and Plain Films.
- Required to meet the expected average verbal Turn-Around Time (TAT) of 12 minutes, with immediate back-up if contractor exceeds 30 minutes. For any stroke protocol patients, the turn-around time should be as soon as the technologist calls the dedicated radiologist phone line.
- Required to document all care provided in the Radiology information system and when appropriate, directly in the patient’s hospital medical record.
- Provide on-call services during the week, on weekends, and holidays for a period of performance, not-to-exceed the number of on-call hours stipulated.
- Must be available for “on-call hour consultations,” 7 days per week, from 6:00p.m. to 8:00a.m., Eastern Standard Time, EST, including Holidays.
- Available by phone and Teleradiology.
- DELIVERABLES
Radiology Interpretation Reports are to be provided as ‘Preliminary Reads” through the Vision Radiology interfaces to our Carestream PACS, which will them be forwarded to the CC EMR as Preliminary reports.
- PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The work shall be performed off-site.
- PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The Period of Performance for this requirement shall consist of a Base Period of twelve (12) months with one (1) four (4) year Option Period.
NIH Clinical Center Radiology would prefer that this run from November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022 as a base year.
- SECURITY
- J.1 General Security Policies
The NIH Clinical Center has determined that the performance of this task order requires that the Contractor, subcontractor(s), (herein known as Offeror) personnel may require access to procurement sensitive, protected patient, and healthcare information. Signature of a non-disclosure agreement is required of all personnel performing tasks under any task order resulting from this solicitation.
This acquisition includes all security and privacy requirements that are in accordance with HHSAR 339.7002(b) (3) - ADP Systems Security. It also requires that the Offeror agree to comply with the ADP Systems Security Requirements set forth within the award and all applicable portions of Part 6, ADP Systems Security of the HHS IRM Systems Manual.
As is the case with all software that is run on the NIH CIT and CC systems, appropriate security safeguards must be considered and where necessary instituted. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that all system support individuals who are authorized access to systems, software, and databases are screened, controls such as separation of duties are implemented, and individual accountability of actions taken.
- J.2 Access to Sensitive Information
Performance of work under this award requires that the Offeror establish and maintain a facility for the receipt, processing, and storage of protected information. The Offeror shall ensure that all facilities established in support of this award are secure inasmuch as access is limited to authorized Offeror and Clinical Center personnel only. The Offeror further agrees that appropriate security procedures are in place to ensure the safeguarding of government-furnished materials including data.
- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
- The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will perform inspection and acceptance of materials and services to be provided.
- BACKGROUND
The NIH Clinical Center (CC) is a 200-bed, federally funded, biomedical research hospital located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIH Clinical Center is the delivery setting for all NIH intramural clinical research protocols. The Clinical Center accounts for approximately half of all NIH-funded clinical research beds in the United States and accommodates about 7,000 inpatient and 70,000 outpatient visits a year. Patients are admitted to the NIH Clinical Center from all over the world for the sole purpose of participating in a clinical research protocol of which imaging is often a critical component. The Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) Department at the NIH Clinical Center provides clinical care and research support across all imaging modalities including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). In particular, the MRI section supports the following MRI devices: three 3.0 tesla (T) scanners, two 1.5 T scanners, one 3.0 T PET-MRI scanner and, one 1.5 T intraoperative MRI scanner. Over 500 distinct MRI procedures have been established on these devices, supporting nearly 500 different NIH protocols. This SOW details the requirements for contractors to support Teleradiology Processing Research within the department.
- PURPOSE
The purpose of this contract is to obtain Radiology Reading services in support of the overall functions of the Clinical Center (CC) and Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) Department by supporting the broad variety of radiologic medical issues that may arise during a course of diagnosis and treatment. The support will provide routine radiologic reading support and on-call coverage/consultations from 6:00p.m. -8:00a.m, Eastern Standard Time (EST), including holidays.
- Scope
Vendor, with appropriate technical direction from the Government, shall be required to perform the following tasks:
- Qualified and medically licensed to perform as a Radiologist to the Department of Radiology, at the Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health (CC/NIH).
- Perform radiologic services for the NIH at the direction of the RAD&IS Department Chief.
- Communicate with RAD&IS technical staff directly in order to provide instructions for performing imaging studies and/or answer any technical questions.
- Available for review of completed studies or procedures in order to provide the interpretation or results of the procedure to the clinician in a timely manner. These procedures include CT Chest, CT Abdomen, CT Pelvis, CT Abdomen and Pelvis, CT Head, CT Neck, CT Angiogram, CT Cervical Spine, CT Thoracic Spine, CT Lumbar Spine, CT Extremity, Ultrasound, Ultrasound w/ Doppler, Pulmonary Ventilation /Perfusion (Nuclear), GI Bleed Scan (Nuclear), HIDA Scan (Nuclear), MRI, and Plain Films.
- Required to meet the expected average verbal Turn-Around Time (TAT) of 12 minutes, with immediate back-up if contractor exceeds 30 minutes. For any stroke protocol patients, the turn-around time should be as soon as the technologist calls the dedicated radiologist phone line.
- Required to document all care provided in the Radiology information system and when appropriate, directly in the patient’s hospital medical record.
- Provide on-call services during the week, on weekends, and holidays for a period of performance, not-to-exceed the number of on-call hours stipulated.
- Must be available for “on-call hour consultations,” 7 days per week, from 6:00p.m. to 8:00a.m., Eastern Standard Time, EST, including Holidays.
- Available by phone and Teleradiology.
- DELIVERABLES
Radiology Interpretation Reports are to be provided as ‘Preliminary Reads” through the Contractor interfaces to our Carestream PACS, which will them be forwarded to the CC EMR as Preliminary reports.
- PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The work shall be performed off-site.
- PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The Period of Performance for this requirement shall consist of a Base Period of twelve (12) months with one (1) four (4) year Option Period.
NIH Clinical Center Radiology would prefer that this run from 1 October 2021 to 31 Septemas a base year.
- SECURITY
- J.1 General Security Policies
The NIH Clinical Center has determined that the performance of this task order requires that the Contractor, subcontractor(s), (herein known as Offeror) personnel may require access to procurement sensitive, protected patient, and healthcare information. Signature of a non-disclosure agreement is required of all personnel performing tasks under any task order resulting from this solicitation.
This acquisition includes all security and privacy requirements that are in accordance with HHSAR 339.7002(b) (3) - ADP Systems Security. It also requires that the Offeror agree to comply with the ADP Systems Security Requirements set forth within the award and all applicable portions of Part 6, ADP Systems Security of the HHS IRM Systems Manual.
As is the case with all software that is run on the NIH CIT and CC systems, appropriate security safeguards must be considered and where necessary instituted. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that all system support individuals who are authorized access to systems, software, and databases are screened, controls such as separation of duties are implemented, and individual accountability of actions taken.
- J.2 Access to Sensitive Information
Performance of work under this award requires that the Offeror establish and maintain a facility for the receipt, processing, and storage of protected information. The Offeror shall ensure that all facilities established in support of this award are secure inasmuch as access is limited to authorized Offeror and Clinical Center personnel only. The Offeror further agrees that appropriate security procedures are in place to ensure the safeguarding of government-furnished materials including data.
- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
- The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will perform inspection and acceptance of materials and services to be provided.
- BACKGROUND
The NIH Clinical Center (CC) is a 200-bed, federally funded, biomedical research hospital located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIH Clinical Center is the delivery setting for all NIH intramural clinical research protocols. The Clinical Center accounts for approximately half of all NIH-funded clinical research beds in the United States and accommodates about 7,000 inpatient and 70,000 outpatient visits a year. Patients are admitted to the NIH Clinical Center from all over the world for the sole purpose of participating in a clinical research protocol of which imaging is often a critical component. The Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) Department at the NIH Clinical Center provides clinical care and research support across all imaging modalities including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). In particular, the MRI section supports the following MRI devices: three 3.0 tesla (T) scanners, two 1.5 T scanners, one 3.0 T PET-MRI scanner and, one 1.5 T intraoperative MRI scanner. Over 500 distinct MRI procedures have been established on these devices, supporting nearly 500 different NIH protocols. This SOW details the requirements for contractors to support Teleradiology Processing Research within the department.
- PURPOSE
The purpose of this contract is to obtain Radiology Reading services in support of the overall functions of the Clinical Center (CC) and Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) Department by supporting the broad variety of radiologic medical issues that may arise during a course of diagnosis and treatment. The support will provide routine radiologic reading support and on-call coverage/consultations from 6:00p.m. -8:00a.m, Eastern Standard Time (EST), including holidays.
- Scope
Vendor, with appropriate technical direction from the Government, shall be required to perform the following tasks:
- Qualified and medically licensed to perform as a Radiologist to the Department of Radiology, at the Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health (CC/NIH).
- Perform radiologic services for the NIH at the direction of the RAD&IS Department Chief.
- Communicate with RAD&IS technical staff directly in order to provide instructions for performing imaging studies and/or answer any technical questions.
- Available for review of completed studies or procedures in order to provide the interpretation or results of the procedure to the clinician in a timely manner. These procedures include CT Chest, CT Abdomen, CT Pelvis, CT Abdomen and Pelvis, CT Head, CT Neck, CT Angiogram, CT Cervical Spine, CT Thoracic Spine, CT Lumbar Spine, CT Extremity, Ultrasound, Ultrasound w/ Doppler, Pulmonary Ventilation /Perfusion (Nuclear), GI Bleed Scan (Nuclear), HIDA Scan (Nuclear), MRI, and Plain Films.
- Required to meet the expected average verbal Turn-Around Time (TAT) of 12 minutes, with immediate back-up if contractor exceeds 30 minutes. For any stroke protocol patients, the turn-around time should be as soon as the technologist calls the dedicated radiologist phone line.
- Required to document all care provided in the Radiology information system and when appropriate, directly in the patient’s hospital medical record.
- Provide on-call services during the week, on weekends, and holidays for a period of performance, not-to-exceed the number of on-call hours stipulated.
- Must be available for “on-call hour consultations,” 7 days per week, from 6:00p.m. to 8:00a.m., Eastern Standard Time, EST, including Holidays.
- Available by phone and Teleradiology.
- DELIVERABLES
Radiology Interpretation Reports are to be provided as ‘Preliminary Reads” through the Vision Radiology interfaces to our Carestream PACS, which will them be forwarded to the CC EMR as Preliminary reports.
- PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The work shall be performed on-site at Vision Radiology offices.
- PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The Period of Performance for this requirement shall consist of a Base Period of twelve (12) months with one (1) four (4) year Option Period.
NIH Clinical Center Radiology would prefer that this run from 1 October 2021 to 31 September 2022 as a base year.
- SECURITY
- J.1 General Security Policies
The NIH Clinical Center has determined that the performance of this task order requires that the Contractor, subcontractor(s), (herein known as Offeror) personnel may require access to procurement sensitive, protected patient, and healthcare information. Signature of a non-disclosure agreement is required of all personnel performing tasks under any task order resulting from this solicitation.
This acquisition includes all security and privacy requirements that are in accordance with HHSAR 339.7002(b) (3) - ADP Systems Security. It also requires that the Offeror agree to comply with the ADP Systems Security Requirements set forth within the award and all applicable portions of Part 6, ADP Systems Security of the HHS IRM Systems Manual.
As is the case with all software that is run on the NIH CIT and CC systems, appropriate security safeguards must be considered and where necessary instituted. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that all system support individuals who are authorized access to systems, software, and databases are screened, controls such as separation of duties are implemented, and individual accountability of actions taken.
- J.2 Access to Sensitive Information
Performance of work under this award requires that the Offeror establish and maintain a facility for the receipt, processing, and storage of protected information. The Offeror shall ensure that all facilities established in support of this award are secure inasmuch as access is limited to authorized Offeror and Clinical Center personnel only. The Offeror further agrees that appropriate security procedures are in place to ensure the safeguarding of government-furnished materials including data.
- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
- The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will perform inspection and acceptance of materials and services to be provided.
- BACKGROUND
The NIH Clinical Center (CC) is a 200-bed, federally funded, biomedical research hospital located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIH Clinical Center is the delivery setting for all NIH intramural clinical research protocols. The Clinical Center accounts for approximately half of all NIH-funded clinical research beds in the United States and accommodates about 7,000 inpatient and 70,000 outpatient visits a year. Patients are admitted to the NIH Clinical Center from all over the world for the sole purpose of participating in a clinical research protocol of which imaging is often a critical component. The Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) Department at the NIH Clinical Center provides clinical care and research support across all imaging modalities including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). In particular, the MRI section supports the following MRI devices: three 3.0 tesla (T) scanners, two 1.5 T scanners, one 3.0 T PET-MRI scanner and, one 1.5 T intraoperative MRI scanner. Over 500 distinct MRI procedures have been established on these devices, supporting nearly 500 different NIH protocols. This SOW details the requirements for contractors to support Teleradiology Processing Research within the department.
- PURPOSE
The purpose of this contract is to obtain Radiology Reading services in support of the overall functions of the Clinical Center (CC) and Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) Department by supporting the broad variety of radiologic medical issues that may arise during a course of diagnosis and treatment. The support will provide routine radiologic reading support and on-call coverage/consultations from 6:00p.m. -8:00a.m, Eastern Standard Time (EST), including holidays.
- Scope
Vendor, with appropriate technical direction from the Government, shall be required to perform the following tasks:
- Qualified and medically licensed to perform as a Radiologist to the Department of Radiology, at the Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health (CC/NIH).
- Perform radiologic services for the NIH at the direction of the RAD&IS Department Chief.
- Communicate with RAD&IS technical staff directly in order to provide instructions for performing imaging studies and/or answer any technical questions.
- Available for review of completed studies or procedures in order to provide the interpretation or results of the procedure to the clinician in a timely manner. These procedures include CT Chest, CT Abdomen, CT Pelvis, CT Abdomen and Pelvis, CT Head, CT Neck, CT Angiogram, CT Cervical Spine, CT Thoracic Spine, CT Lumbar Spine, CT Extremity, Ultrasound, Ultrasound w/ Doppler, Pulmonary Ventilation /Perfusion (Nuclear), GI Bleed Scan (Nuclear), HIDA Scan (Nuclear), MRI, and Plain Films.
- Required to meet the expected average verbal Turn-Around Time (TAT) of 12 minutes, with immediate back-up if contractor exceeds 30 minutes. For any stroke protocol patients, the turn-around time should be as soon as the technologist calls the dedicated radiologist phone line.
- Required to document all care provided in the Radiology information system and when appropriate, directly in the patient’s hospital medical record.
- Provide on-call services during the week, on weekends, and holidays for a period of performance, not-to-exceed the number of on-call hours stipulated.
- Must be available for “on-call hour consultations,” 7 days per week, from 6:00p.m. to 8:00a.m., Eastern Standard Time, EST, including Holidays.
- Available by phone and Teleradiology.
- DELIVERABLES
Radiology Interpretation Reports are to be provided as ‘Preliminary Reads” through the Vision Radiology interfaces to our Carestream PACS, which will them be forwarded to the CC EMR as Preliminary reports.
- PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The work shall be performed on-site at Vision Radiology offices.
- PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The Period of Performance for this requirement shall consist of a Base Period of twelve (12) months with one (1) four (4) year Option Period.
NIH Clinical Center Radiology would prefer that this run from November 1, 2021 through October 31,2022 as a base year.
- SECURITY
- J.1 General Security Policies
The NIH Clinical Center has determined that the performance of this task order requires that the Contractor, subcontractor(s), (herein known as Offeror) personnel may require access to procurement sensitive, protected patient, and healthcare information. Signature of a non-disclosure agreement is required of all personnel performing tasks under any task order resulting from this solicitation.
This acquisition includes all security and privacy requirements that are in accordance with HHSAR 339.7002(b) (3) - ADP Systems Security. It also requires that the Offeror agree to comply with the ADP Systems Security Requirements set forth within the award and all applicable portions of Part 6, ADP Systems Security of the HHS IRM Systems Manual.
As is the case with all software that is run on the NIH CIT and CC systems, appropriate security safeguards must be considered and where necessary instituted. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that all system support individuals who are authorized access to systems, software, and databases are screened, controls such as separation of duties are implemented, and individual accountability of actions taken.
- J.2 Access to Sensitive Information
Performance of work under this award requires that the Offeror establish and maintain a facility for the receipt, processing, and storage of protected information. The Offeror shall ensure that all facilities established in support of this award are secure inasmuch as access is limited to authorized Offeror and Clinical Center personnel only. The Offeror further agrees that appropriate security procedures are in place to ensure the safeguarding of government-furnished materials including data.
- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
DISCLAIMER
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only. This Notice does not constitute a Solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Federal Government. Responses of any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a r esult of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by Respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the Responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), if any issued.
BACKGROUND
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES
Further detail/requirement specifics are provided in the draft Statement of Work (SOW) attached to this announcement. If your organization has the potential capacity to meet this need, please provide the following information:
- Organization Name and Mailing Address
- Organizational Point of Contact (Include Telephone Number and E-mail Address)
- CAGE Code and DUNS Number
- Business Size
- Website Address
- Title your response with “Sources Sought Response for NIH/CC/OPC for an Outpatient Pharmacy Management Software System”
- Tailor Capability Statements to effectively address the particulars of this effort.
The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:
- Provide services consistent, in scope and scale, with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated;
- Secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements.
ELIGIBLITY
In accordance with FAR 19.502-2, a Total (100%) Small Business Set-Aside is being considered for this requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code contemplated for this project is 541990 which is All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.The NAICS code size standard for 541990 is $16.5 to be considered a Small Business. However, Respondents may identify other potential NAICS Codes and the reasoning to support the recommendation. This Sources Sought Notice is not intended to discourage competition from any business interested in this requirement. Since the current capabilities must be confirmed, ALL ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES (including Large Business efforts) are encouraged to respond. The Government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this Sources Sought Notice.
The deadline for response to this Sources Sought Notice is No-Later-Than (NLT) 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15,2021. Please submit all documentation via email in PDF Format and state in the subject line “Sources Sought Response for NIH/CC/OPC for Radiology Reading Services ‘to Gail Akinbinu, (Contract Specialist) at gakinbinu@nih.gov. Responses received after this date and time will not be reviewed. It is your responsibility to ensure your response is received. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
Respondents WILL NOT be notified of the results of this Sources Sought Notice. If and when a Solicitation is issued, the Solicitation will be posted via https://sam.gov/content/home under Contract Opportunities. It is the Respondent’s responsibility to monitor the aforementioned site for the release of any Synopsis or Solicitation.
