36C255-25-AP-1317 Rapid AI Software & Support

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is conducting market research for RapidAI Software & Support services for the Kansas City VA Medical Center through this Sources Sought Notice. The procurement seeks vendors capable of providing comprehensive technical support and maintenance for RAPID AI systems, with key objectives including 24/7 technical support, regular software updates, system performance monitoring, and optimization of AI algorithms within the Radiology Department. Potential contractors must demonstrate their small business status, provide their SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, share existing federal contract experience, and show manufacturer distribution authorization. The notice falls under NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services and requires responses by June 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM Central Time. The VA will use the responses to assess qualified sources and make appropriate acquisition decisions, with the possibility of issuing a future formal solicitation based on the information received.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the notice. The contract structure includes a 12-month base period followed by four optional 12-month periods, potentially extending the total performance timeline to five years. Performance will take place at the Kansas City VAMC facility in Missouri, focusing specifically on supporting the medical center's radiology operations. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in this market research phase. The Sources Sought Notice emphasizes that this is purely for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee that a contract will be awarded.