Q301--36C25926Q0220 | Prostate Cancer Testing Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire intended for use by a reviewer to assess a contractor's performance on a previous contract. Bidders should ensure their contractors complete and submit this questionnaire by the quote deadline.

• Contractor Information: Name of the contractor being reviewed.
• Services Performed: Detailed description of services, including objectives, scope, achievements, challenges, prime contractor status, and complexity (High/Medium/Low).
• Performance Dates: Start and end dates of the contract.
• Total Contract Value: The total value of the contract in USD.
• Addresses: Organization's physical address.
• Contract Numbers: Prime contract and task order numbers.
• Point of Contact: Contact details for the individual providing the review.
• Performance Rating: A rating of Outstanding, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory, with space for comments and justification.
• Verification: Signature, printed name, title, and date to confirm the accuracy of the information.

This questionnaire is a tool for the government to gather feedback on a contractor's past performance. Bidders should be aware that their past performance will be evaluated using this form. Ensure that the contractor providing the review has accurate information and submits it by the specified deadline.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide artificial intelligence (AI)–based prognostic and predictive prostate cancer diagnostic testing via biopsy slide to improve clinical decision-making for Veterans. This includes assessing metastatic risk, identifying patients who may benefit from combined radiation therapy and Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT), and identifying those suitable for Active Surveillance.

• Provide AI-based prognostic and predictive prostate cancer diagnostic testing using biopsy slides.

• Supply shipping kits to the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC), Aurora, CO, with prepaid return labels.

• Offer services including specimen preparation advice, shipping, diagnostic testing, result reporting, and consultative services.

• Ensure compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations, and all federal and state laws.

• Testing must support NCCN-consistent risk stratification, demonstrate Level I clinical validity, provide a 10-year risk assessment for distant metastasis and mortality, identify suitability for Active Surveillance, and predict response to ADT with radiotherapy.

• AI algorithms must use existing patient data (PSA, age, tumor stage, Gleason grade) and not consume tissue needed for molecular assays.

• Provide all necessary requisition forms and specialized supplies for sample shipping kits at no additional charge.

• Deliver test results via eFax within five (5) calendar days.

• Advise on slide suitability and perform tests only as requested.

• Furnish all shipping materials and cover all shipping expenses.

• Provide quality control documentation.

• Do not charge for "Quantity Not Sufficient" (QNS) specimens and notify the Government in writing.

• Comply with all regulations for handling, transport, delivery, packaging, and shipment of laboratory specimens.

• Submit invoices electronically to the VA Financial Services Center.

• Results reported within five (5) calendar days.

• Meet performance characteristics for accuracy and precision as defined by CLIA and CLSI.

• Provide a valid, in-date CLIA certificate.

• Be HIPAA compliant.

• Not explicitly stated in the SOW, but services are for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC), 1700 N. Wheeling St, Aurora, CO 80045.

• Contractor must be approved to provide clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under Medicare and Medicaid.

• Must comply with CLIA and CLSI standards.

• Must be HIPAA compliant.

• Test reports must include specific patient, physician, specimen, test, and laboratory information.

• Invoices must include specific details: Invoice Number, PO Number, Date of Service, Test Name and CPT Code, Unit Cost, Total Cost.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ #: 36C25926Q0220) for a new five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Prostate Cancer Testing services at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC). The government is seeking quotes for commercial products or services to provide equipment, reagents, laboratory testing, analysis, and result interpretation.

• Provide all necessary equipment, reagents, laboratory testing, analysis, and result interpretation for prostate cancer testing using AI.

• Services include analytical testing as defined by the Contractor’s reference test manual, reporting of results, and consultative services supporting patient care.

• Delivery and acceptance are F.O.B. Destination at the RMRVAMC Pathology and Laboratory Medicine department in Aurora, CO.

• Offerors must specify agreement or exceptions to the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: Five-Year BPA.

• Option to Extend Services: Up to 6 months.

• Questions Deadline: 08:00 AM MT, June 22, 2026.

• Quote Submission Deadline: 8:00 AM MT, July 13, 2026.

• Submission Method: Email quotes to Alejandra.Sierra@va.gov and NCO19Lab@va.gov (4MB email limit). No hand-carried or faxed quotes accepted.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made on a best-value basis considering Technical Capability/Quality, Past Performance, and Price.

• Submission Volumes: Quotes must include Volume I (Technical Capability), Volume II (Past Performance), and Volume III (Price).

• NAICS Code: 621511 (Medical Laboratories) with a size standard of $41.5 Million.

• Set-Aside: SBA (Small Business Administration).

• Award will be made on an All or Nothing Basis.

• This solicitation is prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.

• Incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through FAC 2025-06.

• Offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Reference attached documents: SOW AI Prostate Cancer Testing, Line-Item Schedule, and S02 Past Performance Questionnaire.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a line-item schedule, likely intended for use in a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or similar procurement process. It details specific items or services being procured, including their descriptions, quantities, units of measure, and pricing information.

• Item Number: Unique identifier for each line item (e.g., 0001).
• Description: A detailed description of the product or service. For item 0001, this is 'Artificial Intelligence (AI)–based prognostic and predictive prostate cancer diagnostic testing'.
• Contract Period: Specifies the period during which the item is available or contracted, with a 'Base' period indicated.
• Pop Begin/End: The period of performance start and end dates (2026-08-01 to 2031-07-31).
• Quantity: The number of units required (180).
• Unit of Measure: The unit in which the quantity is measured ('Unit').
• Product/Service Code: A code identifying the nature of the product or service (e.g., 621511 for Medical Laboratories).

This document is crucial for bidders as it outlines the specific goods or services required, the quantities, and the expected performance period. Bidders will use this information to prepare their pricing and technical proposals, ensuring they accurately address each line item as specified.