7A21--VISN Radiology Artificial Intelligence

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks a Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Radiology Artificial Intelligence (AI) software platform for VISN 1 – VA New England. The platform will integrate with existing VA systems (EMHR, PACS) to enhance disease detection, improve diagnostic accuracy, and increase operational efficiency across all VISN 1 VA Medical Centers. The solution must be FDA-approved and utilize Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) delivery models.

• Procure and implement a Radiology AI software platform.

• Platform must integrate with VA Electronic Medical Health Record (EMHR) and Picture Archive and Communications Systems (PACS).

• Support for multiple AI applications, including but not limited to stroke triage, pulmonary embolism, bone fracture detection, cardiac calcium detection, and breast cancer detection.

• Platform must have an Authority to Operate (ATO) with VA systems.

• Cloud-based or on-premises solution preferred, with specific security and privacy compliance requirements (FISMA, HIPAA, VA Directives).

• Contractor shall provide project management, monthly progress reports, and usage reports.

• Deliverables include a Project Management Plan, Monthly Progress Reports, Technical Kickoff Meeting Report, Monthly Usage Statistics Report, and a report on additional integrations needed for scalable use.

• Period of Performance: 12-month base period followed by four 12-month option periods (5 years total).

• Quotes are due by June 22, 2026, 10 AM Eastern Time.

• Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes.

• Evaluation factors: Must meet SOW Requirements, Price, and Past Performance.

• Offerors must submit quotes electronically to the Contract Specialist.

• This solicitation is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 513210 (Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 Million).

• This is a combined synopsis/solicitation.

• The solicitation has been amended to extend the closing date and include questions and clarifications.

• Specific study volumes for pricing are TBD by the government; offerors should provide pricing structures like cost per study or cost per user.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Radiology Artificial Intelligence (AI) software platform for VISN 1 – VA New England. The platform will utilize AI techniques and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) models to enhance radiology workflows across all VISN 1 VA Medical Centers. The goal is to improve disease detection, diagnostic accuracy, and operational efficiency by integrating with the VA Electronic Medical Health Record (EMHR) and existing Picture Archive and Communications Systems (PACS).

• FDA-approved Radiology AI software platform with multiple imaging AI applications.

• Platform must support AI techniques and SaMD delivery models.

• Seamless integration with VA EMHR, PACS, and radiology workflows.

• AI platform infrastructure (cloud-based preferred, on-premises acceptable) with a Radiology AI Database and Processing node.

• Must house at least three FDA-cleared AI software applications (e.g., neurology for stroke/TBI, pulmonary embolus, bone fracture detection, cardiac calcium, breast cancer detection), with capability for adding more.

• Full DICOM & HL7 compliance.

• Must have an Authority to Operate (ATO) with VA systems or coordinate for one.

• Support for custom (local) medical imaging algorithms via standard API.

• Capability for quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) on deployed models.

• Implementation at all VISN 1 VA Medical Center locations.

• Remote (virtual) and/or on-site training sessions.

• Technical support (online and phone) during normal duty hours.

• Period of Performance (PoP): 12-month base period plus four 12-month option periods (total 5 years).

• Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026, 10 AM Eastern Time.

• Quotes must be sent to Divianna Mathurin (divianna.mathurin@va.gov).

• Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes.

• Evaluation Factors: Must meet SOW Requirements, Price, Past Performance.

• Offerors must agree to terms and conditions or list exceptions.

• This solicitation is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 513210 (Size Standard: $47.0 Million).

• FSC/PSC Code: 7A21.

• This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with FAR subpart 12.202.

• The document details extensive requirements regarding IT security, privacy, data handling, and compliance with VA standards (TRM, FICAM, IPv6, TIC, etc.).

• Background investigations (Tier 1, 2, or 4) will be required for contractor personnel based on task requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks an FDA-approved Radiology Artificial Intelligence (AI) software platform with multiple imaging AI applications for the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 1. The goal is to provide a shared AI platform to assist radiology in disease detection and reporting, streamline workflows, and improve detection sensitivity and specificity across VISN 1 facilities.

• AI Platform: Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Radiology Platform with AI solution, utilizing AI techniques and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) delivery model. Must integrate with VA Electronic Medical Health Record (EMHR) and Picture Archive and Communications Systems (PACS).

• AI Applications: Must include at least three FDA-cleared AI applications, with initial focus on stroke triage (ICH, LVO, TBI), musculoskeletal trauma, and oncologic imaging (breast density, cancer screening). Capability to add more applications is required.

• Infrastructure: Cloud-based or on-premises solution with a Radiology AI Database and Processing node. Must be DICOM & HL7 compliant.

• Security & Compliance: Must comply with VA security directives, including C&A, SAP, and information protection standards. Requires Authority to Operate (ATO) with VA systems. Must support FICAM, IPv6, and TIC requirements.

• Deliverables: Project Management Plan, Monthly Progress Reports, Technical Kickoff Meeting Report, Monthly Usage Statistics Report, Report on additional integrations, VA ATO, SaMD Licensing, Training Materials, Technical Support.

• Period of Performance: Base period of 12 months, followed by four 12-month option periods.

• Place of Performance: All sites within VISN 1.

• Response Date: February 13, 2026, 10 AM Eastern Time.

• Key Personnel: Contract Specialist Divianna Mathurin (divianna.mathurin@va.gov), COR Keith Thibault (Keith.thibault@va.gov).

This appears to be an open solicitation with no specific set-aside mentioned in the provided text.

• The document details extensive technical, security, and operational requirements, including adherence to VA IT standards, data handling, and AI trustworthiness principles.
• A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) will be required as Protected Health Information (PHI) may be accessed.
• Position sensitivity and background investigation requirements (Tier 1, 2, or 4) will apply to contractor personnel based on task responsibilities.