Q -- PHYSICIST SERVICES AT THE NORTHPORT VA MEDICAL CENTER

Notice Date

April 16, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Acquisition Program, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, 10N3ACQ, Bronx, NY 10468-9938

ZIP Code

10468-9938

Solicitation Number

IFB 10N3-133-01

Response Due

June 4, 2001

Point of Contact

Jean Ryan, Contract Specialist, (718) 741-4313; Selah Scott, Contract Specialist (718) 741-4319

Description

Provide the physicist services of one physicist at the Northport VA Medical Center, 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY, 11768. Services include: 1)Diagnostic Radiology: Quarterly collimation tests as specified in Part 16 NY State Sanitary Code for all radiographic and fluoroscopic systems. Semi-annual Part 16 NY State tests including: Radiographic: reproducibility, HVL, kV calibration, exposure timer accuracy, mA linearity, phototimer evaluation,interlocks, and tomography evaluation. Fluoroscopic: reproducibility, HVL, kV calibration, timer accuracy, mA linearity, phototimer evaluation, high and low contrast resolution, and maximum and typical fluoroscopic entrance exposure rates. Audit of Diagnostic Radiology QC program. Annual Estimated skin exposures for commonly used exams in all rooms. Fluoroscopic table top exposure rates. CT quality assurance tests and dose estimates as specified in Part 16 NY State Sanitary Code. Revies of Diagnostic Radiology's departmental policies and procedures. As needed (10 call back visits): a)shielding evaluations, b)exposure evaluations to patient or staff, c)new equipment specifications and acceptance testing, d)review of corrective actions, e)inservice technologists/technicians in QC test procedures, f)inservice groups regarding radiation safety,g)meet with Diagnostic Radiology Quality Control/Safety Committee, h) whenever changes are implemented that would impact on patient doses, provide estimated skin exposures for commonly used exams. 2)Mammography: Maintain QC program consistent with NY State and ACR requirements to include: annual calibration and glandular dose estimates, semi-annual output measurements, and semi-annual audit of QC program. 3)Cardiology: Quarterly collimation tests as specified in NY State Part 16, semi-annual output measurements and audits. 4)Education: Weekly educational service visits at the School of Radiological Sciences (two hours per week during academic year). Reports must be submitted for all tests and reviews/audits. Equipment on site includes approximately: 24 x-ray tubes, 4 dental units, 1 CT, and 1 mammography unit. Contract performance will be required from the award date to September 30,2001 which would be the base period plus four (4) one year options depending on the availabilty of funds. Requests for Bid packages must be made in writing on company letterhead to Jean Ryan, Business Service Center (90), 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468. Jean Ryan's FAX # is (718) 741-4585. The NAICS code for this job is 621399. BID is 5/3/01 and BOD is 6/4/01 at 10:00am local time at the Bronx VA Medical Center, 130 W. Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY, 10468, Room 9B-59.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010418/QSOL001.HTM (W-106 SN50J360)