7A21--VISN Radiology Artificial Intelligence

tional Requirements 5 i. Deliverables: 5 c) Radiology AI software platform implementation 7 i. Deliverable: 8 d) Training and Support- 8 i. Deliverables: 8 e) Assessment, Authorization, and Continuous Monitoring 8 i. Deliverables: 9 f) Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence 9 g) VA Technical Reference Model 11 h) Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM) 12 i) Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPV6) 13 j) Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) 14 k) Standard Computer Configuration 14 l) Veteran Focused Integration Process (VFIP) 14 m) Process Asset Library (PAL) 15 n) VA Information Custodial Language 15 o) VA Training 17 p) Privacy & Confidentiality statement: 18 q) Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI): 18 r) Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations. 20 s) Place of Performance 20 t) Period of Performance 20 u) National Holidays 20 v) Badge 21 w) Parking 21 x) Invoicing & Payment 21 Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) / Point of Contact (POC) Name: Keith Thibault Title: VISN 1 Radiology Program Manger Phone Number: 603-657-0645 E-Mail Address: Keith.thibault@va.gov Contract Title: FDA approved Radiology Artificial Intelligence (AI) software platform with multiple imaging AI applications for the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 1. Background The purpose of this open solicitation is to provide VISN 1 VA New England with a shared AI platform to assist radiology in the detection and reporting of disease, streamlining the workflow, and improve detections sensitivity and specificity. VISN 1 is comprised of the following locations: VA Boston Healthcare System (Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Brockton), Bedford VA Healthcare System, Central Western Massachusetts VA Healthcare System (Leeds and Worcester), Connecticut VA Healthcare System (West Haven, Newington), Providence VA Healthcare System, Manchester VA Healthcare System, White River Junction VA Healthcare System and Maine VA Healthcare System (Togus/Augusta/Portland). VISN 1 is currently providing Radiology services utilizing a hub and spoke PACS model spread across numerous states and Veterans Hospitals and Health Centres. VISN 1 completes an average of 320,000 multi-specialty exams per year. The expected growth rate assumed to be 5% on a yearly basis. Scope The scope of this contract is to provide a Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Radiology Platform with AI solution, which utilizes AI techniques and technologies, and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) delivery model. The tool will integrate with the VA Electronic Medical Health Record (EMHR), radiology Picture Archive and Communications Systems (PACS) and workflows such that providers can leverage AI capabilities within the Radiology Service to improve healthcare delivery to the Veteran and increase operational efficiency for VA. General Requirements AI platform will have a Radiology AI Database and Processing node, cloud based is preferred but on-premises at least on one of the VISN 1 sites is acceptable. All sites will have access to the AI database directly from their site's PACS system. This will allow almost immediate results on the reading of images through the Radiologists' normal workflow. The AI platform will then house three or more FDA-cleared AI software applications that may include: Neurology for stroke, intercranial hemorrhage, and/or TBI detection Pulmonary embolus Bone fracture detection Cardiac calcium detection and scoring Breast density and breast cancer detection (with capability for adding additional AI software applications). The selected AI solution will be fully DICOM & HL7 compliant for orchestration and reporting. AI technologies will allow for instantaneous identification of potentially abnormal images through a deep learning algorithm. Additional Equipment or Replacement Equipment (EE number): The AI platform consists of a combination of Window/Linux servers that may be virtualized. Specifications will be tailored to the VISN's exam study volumes, anticipated AI algorithms and expected/required turnaround times for the specific applications. Although the VISN may supply the hardware and operating systems, the selected solution will be able to assist the VISN with tailored specifications and specific BOM for VA approved hardware devices. Privacy & Confidentiality statement In reference to VHA Handbook 6500.6 Appendix A, Block 6, the equipment included in this contractor does involve connection of IT devices to a VA network. Therefore, C&A, SAP, & the following from App C apply. In reference to VHA Handbook 6500.6 Appendix A, Block 7, the equipment does involve storing, generating, transmitting, or exchanging VA sensitive information. Therefore, the following from App C apply. The contractor, their personnel, and their subcontractors shall be subject to the Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks regarding information protection, patient privacy, and information system security as delineated in this contract. During contract performance, contractor may require access to VA facility, equipment, information systems, or sensitive data; to provide services, install, train, maintain or repair equipment. VA Course No. VA10176 is privacy training required for VA contractors requiring access to VA facilities for more than 2 consecutive days or any access to VA information systems. Training will be completed prior to being granted access to facilities, equipment, or to the data therein. Training is available on VA TMS website at: https://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/. Contractor will provide evidence of training to the COR, upon request. Contractor Responsibilities: Project Management / Reporting The Contractor shall deliver a Project Management Plan (PMP) that describes the product delivery schedule, milestones, and risks within the deadlines established by the Government in the tasks below. The Contractor shall deliver the initial PMP at the technical kick-off meeting. Work shall not commence until the VA PM approves the final PMP. The Contractor shall provide the COR with Monthly Progress Reports that include product delivery status, milestones achieved during the past month, activities planning in the coming month, and delivery risks with recommended mitigations. The report shall also identify any problems that arose and a description of how the problems were resolved. If problems have not been completely resolved, the Contractor shall provide an explanation including their plan and timeframe for resolving the issue. The Contractor shall monitor performance against the previous month s delivered Monthly Progress Report and report any deviations. The Contractor shall hold a post-award kick-off meeting within 10 days after contract award. The Contractor shall present, for review and approval by the Government, the details of the intended approach, work plan, and project schedule for each effort. The Contractor shall collaborate with the government to set the dates, locations (shall be virtual), agenda (shall be provided to all attendees at least five calendar days prior to the meeting), and meeting minutes (shall be provided to all attendees within three calendar days after the meeting). The Contractor shall invite the CO, CS, COR, and VA PM. The Contractor shall deliver a short report summarizing the Kickoff Meeting and providing minutes f