6515--COMPUTER-AIDED DETECTION SYSTEMS
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought for market research purposes to identify capable small businesses for a Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) System. This system, along with associated services, is required for the San Diego VA Medical Center.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the supply, installation, configuration, validation, and ongoing technical support and maintenance of a CAD system. The system must integrate with VA legacy systems (e.g., VistA/CPRS) to provide real-time surveillance and alerts to clinical staff. Key product characteristics include real-time parathyroid detection, use of near-infrared autofluorescence, up to 96% accuracy, compatibility with Medtronic Console Software, a one-year warranty, and onsite training. Services also include delivery coordination, offloading, setup, testing, and waste removal. All work must adhere to VA information security policies (FISMA, NIST, VAAR 852.273-75) and require background investigations for contractor personnel accessing VA computer systems.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Product Service Code: 6515 – Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- Place of Performance: San Diego VA HCS, San Diego, California
- Set-Aside: This RFI aims to identify Small Businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), to determine potential set-aside opportunities.
Submission Requirements & Evaluation
Interested contractors must respond via email to Hanan.McCullick@va.gov by April 1, 2026, at 03:00 PM PST. Responses must include:
- Company details (name, address, POC, UEI)
- Small business type and statement on NAICS size standard
- Product name, manufacturer information, and country of origin
- Details of any current federal contracts for similar services
- Estimated installation time
- General pricing for market research
- A detailed capability statement with specific reference contracts demonstrating experience with CAD systems and required services. General statements are not acceptable.
Failure to provide all requested information may be viewed as evidence of a lack of capability and could impact the government's set-aside determination.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. All respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database with current Representations and Certifications.