Visn 9 Tele-Radiology Services Replacement

Q522--Other - VISN 9 Tele-Radiology Contract - VISN Replacement base+4 requirement Q522--Other - VISN 9 Tele-Radiology Contract - VISN Replacement base+4 requirement VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF -NETWORK CONTRACT (36C249) Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) RFP 36C24926R0007 AMEND # 4 This RFP is being amended to remove and replace VAAR Clause 852.204-70, and to add VAAR Clause 852.204-72. The contract modification is as follows: Clause VAAR 852.204-70 is hereby removed and replaced with the following: VAAR 852.204-70 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (MARCH 2026 Deviation) a. The Contractor shall comply with current Department of Veterans Affairs policy for personal identity verification of all employees performing under this contract when physical access to VA facilities, and/or logical access to VA information and VA information systems is required. b. The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor's employees will require physical access to VA facilities, and/or logical access to VA information and/or VA information systems. (End of Clause) The following VAAR Clause is hereby added to Section C of the contract: VAAR 852.204-72 Personnel Vetting and Credentialing. (MARCH

• 2026)
• (a) Definitions. As used in this clause VA Information system is the same as information system and means, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 5727, a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information whether automated or manual. VA sensitive information means all VA data, on any storage media or in any form or format, which requires protection due to the risk of harm that could result from inadvertent or deliberate disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the information and includes sensitive personal information. The term includes information where improper use or disclosure could adversely affect the ability of VA to accomplish its mission, proprietary information, records about individuals requiring protection under various confidentiality provisions such as the Privacy Act and the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and information that can be withheld under the Freedom of Information Act. Examples of VA sensitive information include the following: individually-identifiable medical, benefits, and personnel information; financial, budgetary, research, quality assurance, confidential commercial, critical infrastructure, investigatory, and law enforcement information; information that is confidential and privileged in litigation such as information protected by the deliberative process privilege, attorney work-product privilege, and the attorney-client privilege; and other information which, if released, could result in violation of law or harm or unfairness to any individual or group, or could adversely affect the national interest or the conduct of Federal programs.
• (b) General. Contractor personnel assigned to work for or on behalf of VA must undergo a

background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level designation associated with the work to be performed at the level indicated in the contract. The Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA Directive/Handbook 0710, Personnel Security and Suitability Program, which can be accessed at: https://vaww.va.gov/vapubs/index.cfm

• (c) Risk and Sensitivity Levels. The following table identifies the risk and sensitivity levels that apply to any personnel providing services under this contract. VA Administrations, organizations and staff offices will use the OPM Position Designation Tool (https://pdt.nbis.mil/consent). Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions - Tier 1/Low Risk [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low Risk] [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low Ris [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low Risk] [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low Risk] [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low Risk] [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 1/Low Risk] Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions - Tier 2/Mod Risk [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk] [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk] [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk] [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk] [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk] [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 2/Mod Risk] Positions/Tasks Designated as Non-Sensitive Positions - Tier 4/High Risk [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk] [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk] [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk] [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk] [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk] [Contracting Officer to enter position or task number, if all positions fulfilling a task are Tier 4/High Risk] Security clearances are granted to individuals with a specific requirement for access to classified material (for example, Confidential, Secret and Top Secret). Contractor personnel that are required to obtain a security clearance will be subject to a Tier 3 or Tier 5 investigation. The following sensitivity designations have been assigned for the identified Tier 3 and Tier 5 required by this contract: Tier 3: [Contracting Officer to enter Non-Critical or Not Applicable if no positions are identified as Tier 3] Tier 5: [Contracting Officer to enter either Critical Sensitive and/or Special Sensitive, or Not Applicable if no positions are identified as Tier 5]
• (d) Fitness. The results from a

background investigation are used to determine if an individual s fitness is sufficient for that individual to perform work for or on behalf of VA in the position identified in this contract. Contractor fitness determinations are made in accordance with 5 CFR Part 731.202. Fitness

requirements for employment are separate and distinct from job qualifications. If a Contractor or subcontractor employee is found to be unsuitable or unfit to provide services under this contract, the Contractor shall immediately remove the employee from working on this contract and take those necessary steps that restrict the employee s logical access to VA data, information, VA sensitive information, or information technology or VA information systems containing such data or information. The Contractor shall advise the employee that they are not permitted to access any VA controlled building or real property in relation to this contract. The removal of an unfit Contractor or subcontractor employee does not alleviate the Contractor from satisfying the