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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, representing the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The notice (Solicitation Number 36C24826Q1222) seeks market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a replacement Artificial Intelligence Intelligent Endoscopy Module, specifically an updated version of the Medtronic GI Genius system (Model GGM300-US, replacing CB17808EU). The contemplated acquisition includes equipment replacement, purchase, delivery, and comprehensive training, with consideration for trade-in options on the existing module.

The required equipment must meet or exceed specific salient characteristics including computer-aided polyp detection powered by artificial intelligence, a 99.7% sensitivity rate with less than 1% false positives, the capability to increase adenoma detection rates (ADR) by up to 14.4%, a 140 or 170-degree field of view, and a depth of field with an upper range of 100 mm. The module must be compatible with specified video processors from manufacturers including Olympus, Fujifilm, and Pentax. Preference is given to domestic products meeting or exceeding these specifications. This is a pre-solicitation notice that does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses must be submitted via email to Jessica M. Kiser (Jessica.Kiser@va.gov) by September 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Prospective offerors must include company information, capability statements, product brochures, and evidence of past performance, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) code. The acquisition falls under NAICS Code 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT*
FY26: Artificial Intelligence Colonoscopy

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
32827
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C24826Q1222
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
09-18-2026 12:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
6515
NAICS CODE*
334510
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

POINT OF CONTACT*

Senior Contract Specialist Jessica M. Kiser Jessica.Kiser@va.gov 407-646-4275

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS
VA Caribbean Healthcare System

10 Casia Street

San Juan PR

POSTAL CODE
00921
COUNTRY
USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL
http://www.va.gov/
URL DESCRIPTION
www.va.gov

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. It is neither a solicitation nor a Request for Quote (RFQ) and it does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The Government will reimburse any costs associated with preparing a response to this notice. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research, identify potential qualified vendors, and determine their Small Business Administration (SBA) size classification under NAICS 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (size standard: 1,250 employees). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, is seeking sources capable of providing a new and updated Medtronic GI Genius Intelligent Endoscopy Module for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. The Government is considering trade‑in options for the replacement of the Medtronic GI Genius Intelligent Endoscopy Module, CB17808‑EU. The contemplated acquisition includes replacement, purchase, delivery, and training on the new equipment.

NOTE: The following item includes equipment manufactured by Medtronic. We are requesting information for an EQUAL product with preference at this time for domestic products. The domestic product must meet or exceed the salient characteristics provided as follows:

Model: GGM300-US Manufacturer: Medtronic

· Intelligent Endoscopy Module: The module is computer-aided polyp detection system of various sizes, shapes and morphologies powered by artificial intelligence.

· Enhanced visualization: The GI Genius endoscopy module empower physicians to detect colorectal polyps through enhanced visualization during the colonoscopy.

· Precision: Endoscopists with higher adenoma detection rates (ADR) during screening colonoscopy, more effectively protect their patients from colorectal cancer.

· Increase Adenoma Detection Rates (ADR): Module has been shown to increase ADR by up to 14.4%.2 Each 1% increase in ADR decreases the risk of interval cancer by 3%.

· Sensitivity rate: GI Genius module has a 99.7% sensitivity rate and less than 1% false positives.

· Field of View: 140° or 170° viewing angle

· Depth of field: upper range of 100 mm Endoscopy Video Processors Compatibility GI Genius Module 300 is compatible with VPs featuring HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M), 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M), 6G/SDI (SMPTE ST2081) or 12G/SDI (SMPTE ST2082) output port and displays featuring HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M), 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M), 6G-SDI (SMPTE ST2081) or 12G-SDI (SMPTE ST2082) input ports.

GI Genius system is only compatible with the following VPs:

· Olympus CV-180 EXERA II;

· Olympus CV-190 EXERA III;

· Fujifilm VP-4450HD;

· Pentax EPK-i7000;

· Fujifilm VP-7000;

· Olympus CV-1500 EVIS X1;

· Pentax EPK-i8020c;

· Pentax EPK-i5500c.

Concerns may respond by submitting a qualifications letter including the following information:

· Company Name

· Company Address

· Point of Contact

· Phone, Fax, and Email

· System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Code

· Capability Statement specific to the technical requirements and include product brochure, if possible. Provide evidence that your firm can provide the requested items, including past and/or current contracts for the same requirements, and any other compelling evidence to help the Government determine your company’s capabilities. To be eligible for an award, prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at: www.sam.gov/content/home.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on September 18, 2025. Telephone and facsimile responses will not be accepted. Please email your response to: Jessica.Kiser@va.gov. Email Subject Line: Sources Sought Notice-36C24826Q1222- AI Endoscopy Module for VACHS No further information is available at this time. The Government appreciates your interest and the time invest in preparing and submitting your response.

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