Bid guide
How to bid on Radiation Oncology Physician Services for the VA
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs needs onsite radiation oncology physician services for the Baltimore VA Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. This is an opportunity for healthcare providers to support veteran care.
The contract is structured as a fixed-price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement. It includes one base period and four one-year ordering periods. The estimated annual service hours range from 520 to 2,080.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 22, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.
Late submissions may not be considered, so it is important to plan your response carefully and submit it well in advance of the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms that can provide American Board of Radiology (ABR) certified radiation oncology physicians. The physicians must have at least five years of documented post-residency experience and three years of continuous work experience within the last five years.
Specific experience requirements include radiation treatment planning, consultations, CT simulations, and follow-up. Physicians must also be proficient with Varian Linear Accelerators (Edge or equivalent), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) including Cone Beam CT, Eclipse treatment planning system, and ARIA record & verify system. Experience with Siemens SOMATOM go.Open Pro CT Simulator and VA CPRS Computerized Patient Record System is also required or preferred.
How to respond to this solicitation
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Practical tips for a competitive response
Ensure all physician qualifications and experience strictly match the requirements. Provide clear documentation for ABR certification and all specified experience, including the use of Varian, Eclipse, ARIA, and Siemens systems. Highlight the continuous work experience within the last five years.
Given the IDIQ structure, clearly outline your capacity to provide services within the estimated annual hour range. Detail your approach to staffing and maintaining the required certifications throughout the contract period. A well-organized proposal that directly addresses each requirement will be more competitive.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.