7A21--VISN Radiology Artificial Intelligence
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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), specifically VISN 1, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify an FDA-approved Radiology Artificial Intelligence (AI) software platform with multiple imaging AI applications. This initiative aims to assist radiology in disease detection and reporting, streamline workflows, and improve detection sensitivity and specificity across VISN 1 facilities. Responses are due February 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Radiology Platform with AI solution, delivered as Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). The platform must integrate with the VA Electronic Medical Health Record (EMHR) and Picture Archive and Communications Systems (PACS). Key AI applications must include at least three FDA-cleared solutions, initially focusing on:
- Neurology: Stroke triage (intracranial hemorrhage, large-vessel occlusion), traumatic brain injury.
- Musculoskeletal Trauma: Fracture, dislocation, joint effusion, vertebral body compression detection.
- Oncologic Imaging: Breast density and breast cancer detection/screening. The platform must also have the capability to add additional AI software applications and support custom (local) medical imaging algorithms via a standard API. Infrastructure can be cloud-based or on-premises, with a Radiology AI Database and Processing node, and must be DICOM & HL7 compliant.
Contract Details & Compliance
The Period of Performance includes a 12-month base period followed by four 12-month option periods. The Place of Performance is across all VISN 1 sites. The solution must adhere to extensive VA security directives, including obtaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) with VA systems, and complying with Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM), Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), and Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) requirements. Deliverables include a Project Management Plan, Monthly Progress Reports, Technical Kickoff Meeting Report, Monthly Usage Statistics, a Report on additional integrations, VA ATO, SaMD Licensing, Training Materials, and Technical Support.
Submission & Contacts
Responses are due by February 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. The primary contact is Divianna Mathurin, Contract Specialist, at divianna.mathurin@va.gov or 914-325-3258. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is Keith Thibault, VISN 1 Radiology Program Manager, at Keith.thibault@va.gov or 603-657-0645.
Eligibility & Notes
This is an open solicitation with no specific set-aside mentioned. A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) will be required due to access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Contractor personnel will be subject to position sensitivity and background investigation requirements (Tier 1, 2, or 4) based on their task responsibilities. The opportunity emphasizes adherence to VA IT standards, data handling, and trustworthy AI principles.