Artificial Intelligence Colonoscopy Machines IDIQ Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center in Frederick is seeking information to determine if it should sole source an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to provide artificial intelligence colonoscopy machines. The agency intends to issue solicitation number 36C10X24Q0134 for these machines to improve polyp detection rates during colonoscopies performed on veterans. Interested parties must submit capability statements and supporting documentation by February 28, 2024 demonstrating their experience, qualifications, and ability to service veterans nationwide.

The contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The agency intends to make a single award with a value up to $25 million over a five-year ordering period. Anthropic, Inc. is identified as the only known source able to meet the requirement for an FDA-cleared AI technology. The notice of intent to sole source lists a response due date of August 29, 2022 for a potential single-award IDIQ with a one-year base period and four one-year options.