W065--FY27 Mobile PET/CT Imaging
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248) · Response deadline: Fri, 16 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide mobile PET/CT imaging services. PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) is a diagnostic imaging technology that combines metabolic function imaging with anatomical structure imaging, commonly used in oncology, neurology, and cardiology to detect cancer, evaluate brain disorders, and assess heart conditions.
Mobile units are self-contained imaging systems housed in large vehicles that travel to healthcare facilities lacking permanent installed equipment. VA facilities frequently rely on mobile services to provide specialized diagnostic capabilities without capital investment in fixed infrastructure. The imaging services will support veterans' healthcare needs in the VA's network service area.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 8 |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C24827Q0044 |
| NAICS | 621511 |
| Set-aside | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| Response deadline | October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Gainesville, FL |
Who can bid
This opportunity is exclusively reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that meet the size standard for NAICS 621511 (Medical Laboratories, with a Small Business Administration size standard typically based on average annual receipts). The VA is exercising its authority under FAR 19.14 to set this contract aside for SDVOSBs, one of the federal government's highest-priority socioeconomic contracting programs.
To qualify, a business must:
- Be at least 51% unconditionally owned by one or more service-disabled veterans
- Have one or more service-disabled veterans manage day-to-day operations and make long-term decisions
- Hold current self-certification or certification through the SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification Program (VetCert) or legacy VIP database
- Meet the applicable size standard for NAICS 621511 see the solicitation
How to put together a competitive bid
Veterans Affairs medical service contracts demand rigorous attention to clinical quality and operational reliability. Your proposal should address:
Technical capability: Demonstrate experience operating mobile PET/CT programs specifically. Highlight your fleet specifications—trailer dimensions, equipment manufacturer and model, shielding compliance, and power systems. The VA will evaluate your ability to maintain scheduled service windows without disruption to patient care.
Staffing and licensure: Identify your nuclear medicine technologists, board-certified radiologists, and physicists. Florida state licensure or eligibility to obtain it is essential. PET/CT requires radioactive tracer handling (typically FDG), so document your radioactive materials license and compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Florida Bureau of Radiation Control regulations.
Quality and accreditation: Emphasize ACR (American College of Radiology) PET accreditation, if held. Document your quality assurance program, dose optimization protocols, and participation in phantom testing programs.
Past performance: Reference comparable federal or commercial mobile imaging contracts, particularly with VA, DOD, or other health systems. Quantify patient volumes, on-time performance rates, and any quality awards.
Pricing strategy: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices often indicate the government expects adequate competition to establish fair market price. Structure your pricing to show unit costs per scan or monthly service fees see the solicitation. Account for travel to Gainesville, equipment maintenance, and tracer logistics in your cost buildup.
Next steps
Download and read the complete solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C24827Q0044. The full document will contain the statement of work, deliverables schedule, evaluation criteria, and exact contract type and duration.
Critical deadline: Proposals are due October 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time—ten days from the October 6, 2026 posting date. This compressed timeline requires immediate action to confirm SDVOSB eligibility status, assemble technical documentation, and prepare your response.
Verify your SAM.gov registration is active and your entity profile reflects current SDVOSB representations. Consider contacting the contracting officer listed in the full SAM.gov notice with any questions about requirements or submission format.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →