Digital Pathology System Expansion – Request for Information (RFI)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C10X-26-RFI-DigitalPathology-001
- Agency
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VA Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick
Headquarters, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Maryland 21703, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick is conducting market research via Request for Information to identify capable vendors for a comprehensive, FDA 510(k)-cleared Digital Pathology System expansion supporting approximately twelve VA Medical Centers, with responses due by July 17, 2026.
The RFI (solicitation 36C10X-26-RFI-DigitalPathology-001) seeks industry feedback to refine acquisition strategy, evaluate commercial capabilities, and identify sources capable of delivering digital pathology scanners, image management software, enterprise image storage, remote viewing, integration with Oracle Health and VistA Imaging systems, cybersecurity compliance, installation, configuration, training, warranty, maintenance, and technical support. The twelve participating facilities span multiple states and Puerto Rico, processing an estimated 486,052 annual slides and 59,241 surgical pathology cases, requiring support for 58 concurrent Anatomic Pathologist users and 24 Administrative users.
The solution must achieve FDA 510(k) clearance for primary diagnosis using H&E staining, minimum 40X magnification scanning at 50+ slides per hour, DICOM compatibility, full-resolution image display within three seconds, and barcode reading with 99%+ accuracy. Critical security mandates include FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption, VA Directive 6550 compliance, integration with VA active directory and PIV/SSO systems, and adherence to DHS BOD 22-01. The contractor must provide comprehensive on-site training, preventative maintenance per manufacturer schedules, one-year manufacturer's warranty including labor and OEM parts, four-hour maximum callback response time, equipment replacement within 48 hours of downtime exceeding threshold, and software/hardware updates at no cost.
The Government is evaluating acquisition vehicles including Blanket Purchase Agreement, Single-Award IDIQ, Multiple-Award IDIQ, and others. Questions are due July 13, 2026. NAICS 541519. This notice is market research only and does not commit the Government to award a contract.
Notice text
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Strategic Acquisition Center – Frederick (SAC-F), is conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 to identify capable sources and obtain industry feedback regarding the expansion of the VA Digital Pathology Program.
The Government is seeking information from qualified vendors capable of providing a comprehensive, FDA 510(k)-cleared Digital Pathology solution to support approximately twelve (12) VA Medical Centers, with the potential for future enterprise expansion. The anticipated requirement includes, but is not limited to, digital pathology scanners, image management software, enterprise image storage, remote viewing capabilities, integration with Oracle Health, VistA Imaging, and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), cybersecurity compliance, installation, configuration, training, warranty, maintenance, and technical support.
This notice is issued solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government is seeking industry feedback to refine the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), identify commercial best practices, evaluate commercial capabilities, determine the appropriate acquisition strategy and contract vehicle (e.g., Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), Single-Award IDIQ, Multiple-Award IDIQ, or other), and assess small business participation.
Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), deployment attachment, and Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire and submit responses in accordance with the instructions provided in the RFI.
Questions regarding this notice shall be submitted no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on July 13, 2026. Responses are due no later than 4:00 PM ET on July 17, 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Digital-Pathology-PWS.docx | DOCX document | |
| Final_RFI_Digital_Pathology_System_Expansion.docx | DOCX document | |
| Digital-Pathology-Attachment.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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