7A20--Agentic AI (VA-25-00075915) (VA-25-00104844)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the Technology Acquisition Center, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Agentic AI capabilities. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks details on Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS), cloud-based Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems as Software as a Service (SaaS) to enhance healthcare outcomes for Veterans at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). Responses are due by February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The VA aims to identify industry capabilities for an Agentic AI system that can transform complex medical data into actionable insights, improve accuracy, personalize treatment, and optimize hospital efficiency. The system should be capable of:
- Retrospective data/chart analysis.
- Grant discovery and proposal generation.
- Clinical study execution, potentially integrating with wearable devices.
- Operating within a VA Authority to Operate (ATO) approved system and meeting FedRAMP requirements.
- Providing comprehensive onboarding, training, and ongoing support.
Key Information Requested
Respondents are asked to provide:
- Company details, including business size and status (with proof for VOSB/SDVOSBs).
- NAICS code(s) (541519, size standard 150 employees) and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Existing contractual vehicles (GWAC, FSS, or MAC).
- A summary of capabilities to meet the requirements outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), focusing on integration with healthcare datasets, no-code analytics platforms, AI assistance for research and clinical trials (EHR integration, wearables, mobile apps, consent management), and user feedback methods.
- A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) with methodology.
- Corporate experience with specific examples.
- For SDVOSB/VOSB vendors, intent and ability to meet set-aside requirements, including subcontracting plans.
- An assessment of the draft PWS detail and any technical comments/recommendations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product/Service Code: 7A20 (Application Development Software)
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Custom Computer Programming Services), Size Standard: 150 Employees
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: February 10, 2026
- Anticipated Performance Period (if awarded): 12 months from date of award, performed at contractor facilities (remote permissible).
Set-Aside
None specified at this market research stage, but the RFI specifically requests information from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) regarding their ability to meet potential set-aside requirements.
Submission Details
Responses are limited to 10 pages and should be submitted via email to Ethan Goldring (Ethan.Goldring@va.gov) and Edward Hebert (Edward.Hebert@va.gov). The subject line must include "Agentic AI". Technical questions should be submitted in a separate document titled "AGENTIC AI RFI_Questions".