6515--Volpara Digital Mammography Software License Subscription OEM Brand name only due to Proprietary nature Option Year Contract
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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) Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to award a sole source contract to Volpara Health, Inc. for a Volpara Digital Mammography Software License Subscription. This acquisition is for an OEM brand name product due to its proprietary nature and unique capabilities in enhancing breast imaging services. This is a Special Notice / Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive quotes.
Scope of Requirement
The VA requires a license subscription for Volpara Digital Mammography Software. The software is essential for improving women's health diagnostics and breast imaging services. The requirement specifies new, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items only, prohibiting used, refurbished, remanufactured, gray market, or counterfeit products. All software licensing, warranty, and service must adhere to OEM terms and conditions.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent (NOI)
- Intended Awardee: Volpara Health, Inc. (Lunit Americas dba Volpara Health, Inc.)
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1901, FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) (Simplified Acquisition Procedures, only one responsible source)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Intent)
Submission & Evaluation
Firms believing they can meet the requirements must submit information about their products, services, and customer references to the Contract Specialist by May 8, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT. Required supporting evidence includes:
- An OEM authorization letter confirming the vendor is an authorized distributor.
- Proof of ability to purchase OEM parts, if required.
- Proof that all technical personnel are OEM certified.
- Proof of ability to utilize OEM's billable service, if applicable.
Responses will be evaluated, but the Government reserves the discretion not to compete the proposed procurement. If no responses are received, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Volpara Health, Inc. Capability statements must be submitted via email only as a MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Arneil Genus at arneil.genus@va.gov. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.