7A20--Image guided procedure tool - Request For Information

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for an Image Guided Procedure Tool, a clinical collaboration and education software solution designed to support image-guided medical procedures across augmented and traditional computing platforms. The VA seeks vendors capable of developing real-time, low-latency surgical navigation and case collaboration capabilities that are HIPAA-compliant and compatible with multiple hardware platforms including AR headsets, tablets, and smartphones. Key technical requirements include performing segmentation, registration, and 3D rendering of medical imaging data (CT, MRI, fluoroscopic), instrument tracking, and collaborative annotation features to support procedures in gastrointestinal endoscopy and interventional radiology. Vendors must demonstrate capabilities in software development, HIPAA compliance, live instrument tracking, and production operations support, with responses not to exceed 10 pages and must include company information, technical capabilities, pricing estimates, and relevant corporate experience. The RFI response deadline is January 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, with submissions directed to Joshua Fitzmaurice and Mina Awad via email using the subject line "IMAGE GUIDED PROCEDURE TOOL."

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is classified under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a size standard of 150 employees, and PSC code 7A20 (IT and Telecom - Application Development Software). The RFI is identified as market research only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee of contract award. The planned 12-month pilot program will focus on educational environments, targeting evaluation across 20 retrospective cases and 10 live cases per specialty, with performance metrics assessing user feedback, spatial accuracy, ergonomics, and radiation exposure. The contractor will be required to deploy the solution on an internal VA cloud environment and provide necessary AR headsets, with the ultimate objective of establishing collaboration tools that can improve procedural care standards across the Veterans Health Administration by enabling knowledge-sharing among practitioners with varying skill levels. No specific contract award value has been disclosed in these pre-solicitation documents, though the scope and technical complexity suggest a substantial development effort.