Opportunity

SAM #36C10B26Q0472

VA Solicitation for AI Pathology Solution, Cloud Storage, and Support Services

Buyer

VA Technology Acquisition Center

Posted

June 10, 2026

Respond By

June 23, 2026

Identifier

36C10B26Q0472

NAICS

541519, 541512, 518210, 541513

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration is seeking vendors to provide an integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) pathology solution and scalable cloud storage to support the National Digital Telepathology AI (NDTP-AI) initiative for prostate and gastric cancer detection. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PLMS), National Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Program, VISN 1 - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Philips (Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution) - Products/Services Requested: - Clinical-grade AI software for prostate and gastric cancer detection - Must integrate with Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution (brand name or equal) - FDA 510(k) clearance and clinical validation required - Scalable cloud storage for Whole Slide Images - Hosted in VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) via AWS - Multiple storage tiers (standard, long-term, deep archive) - On-premises server and storage hardware as required by VAEC architecture - Project management, implementation, and technical support services - Includes application training, maintenance, updates, and vulnerability remediation - Role-based training for users and administrators - Work order management and compliance with VA security requirements - Optional expansion to additional VA locations during option periods - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Integration with existing Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution - FDA 510(k) clearance for AI software - Compliance with VA security and cloud policies - Cloud hosting in VA Enterprise Cloud (AWS) - Comprehensive technical support and training - Deployment in VISN 1 facilities with optional expansion - Firm-fixed-price contract structure with a base year and four option years

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify capable vendors who can provide commercially available off-the-shelf Artificial Intelligence (AI) pathology solutions and cloud storage for Integrated AI Software for Prostate and Gastric Cancer Detection System. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will be used to inform the Government s acquisition strategy. Please refer to the attached RFI documents.

Additional Links:TAC's Website

View original listing