What this opportunity is
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Radiology Artificial Intelligence software platform to enhance radiology workflows across VISN 1 VA Medical Centers. This total small business set-aside opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in AI and medical software integration. Interested vendors should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning they must track the notice for updates and submit quotes by the response deadline of June 22, 2026.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
SUBJECT*
VISN Radiology Artificial Intelligence
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
06516
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C24126Q0237
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
06-22-2026 10AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
45 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N
SET-ASIDE
SBA
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
7A21
NAICS CODE*
513210
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office 1
950 Campbell Avenue
West Haven CT 06516
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist
Divianna Mathurin
divianna.mathurin@va.gov
914-325-3258
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS
VISN 1: New England VA Healthcare System
Multiple Stations Specified in SOW herein
COUNTRY
USA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
This solicitation has been amended to extend the closing date until 06/22/26. Additionally, a list of questions and clarifications has been added to provide further guidance and information to interested parties. Please review the updated solicitation to ensure you have the most current details.
The scope of this solicitation is to procure and implement a Commercial‑Off‑The‑Shelf (COTS) Radiology Artificial Intelligence (AI) software platform for VISN 1 – VA New England. The required platform shall utilize advanced AI techniques and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) delivery models to support radiology workflows across all VISN 1 VA Medical Centers. The solution must integrate seamlessly with the VA Electronic Medical Health Record (EMHR), existing Picture Archive and Communications Systems (PACS), and radiology workflows to enable enhanced disease detection, improved diagnostic accuracy, and increased operational efficienc
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01.
This solicitation is set aside for :
SMALL BUSINESS
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 513210, with a small business size standard of $47.0 Million Dollars. The NAICS for this requirement will not change.
The FSC/PSC is 7A21.
The purpose of this solicitation is to procure a shared, FDA‑approved Radiology Artificial Intelligence (AI) software platform for VISN 1 – VA New England. This platform will support radiology services across all VISN 1 medical facilities by enhancing disease detection, improving reporting accuracy, and streamlining clinical workflows. The required solution will increase diagnostic sensitivity and specificity through AI‑enabled image analysis while integrating seamlessly with existing VA systems, including PACS and the Electronic Medical Health Record. By establishing a unified, enterprise-level AI capability, VISN 1 aims to improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of radiology services for Veterans across the New England region.
All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:
Supplies/Services
Line Item
Description
Quantity
Unit of Measure
0001
Radiology AI marketplace and applications (TBD)
1
SERVICE
1001
Radiology AI marketplace and applications (TBD) Option 1
1
SERVICE
2001
Radiology AI marketplace and applications (TBD) Option 2
1
SERVICE
3001
Radiology AI marketplace and applications (TBD) Option 3
1
SERVICE
4001
Radiology AI marketplace and applications (TBD) Option 4
1
SERVICE
FDA approved Radiology Artificial Intelligence (AI) software platform with multiple imaging AI applications for the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 1
Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) / Point of Contact (POC)
Name:
Keith Thibault
Title:
VISN 1 Radiology Program Manger
Address:
VAMC Manchester
Phone Number:
603-657-0645
E-Mail Address:
Keith.thibault@va.gov
Contract Title:
FDA approved Radiology Artificial Intelligence (AI) software platform with multiple imaging AI applications for the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 1.
Background
The purpose of this solicitation is to provide VISN 1 – VA New England with a shared AI platform to assist radiology in the detection and reporting of disease, streamlining the workflow, and improve detections sensitivity and specificity.
VISN 1 is comprised of the following locations: VA Boston Healthcare System (Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Brockton), Bedford VA Healthcare System, Central Western Massachusetts VA Healthcare System (Leeds and Worcester), Connecticut VA Healthcare System (West Haven, Newington), Providence VA Healthcare System, Manchester VA Healthcare System, White River Junction VA Healthcare System and Maine VA Healthcare System (Togus/Bangor/Portland).
Facility (Ordering Activity)
Address
Togus VA Medical Center
1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330-6796
Manchester VA Medical Center
718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH 03104-7007
White River Junction VA Medical Center
163 Veterans Drive, White River Junction, VT 05001-0001
Northampton VA Medical Center
421 N. Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053-9764
Providence VA Medical Center
830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence RI 02908-4734
West Haven VA Medical Center
950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516-2770
Brockton VA Medical Center
940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301-5596
Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center
150 S. H…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.