Sources SoughtPosted Sep 8, 2026·Responses due Sep 18, 2026

FY26: Artificial Intelligence Endoscopy Module

Veterans Affairs · 248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
334510
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
36C24826Q1222
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
6515
Place
San Juan, PR, USA
Contact
Jessica Kiser (jessica.kiser@va.gov)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation 36C24826Q1222 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Sep 8, 2026 · this notice
    Sources Sought
  • Sep 23, 2026
    Special Notice
    Open
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Sep 23, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026, middle of the range Oct 7, 2026.
Measured from 121 past early notices at Veterans Affairs, Department of with NAICS 334510 that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Sep 8, 2026).

Next steps for this stage

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What the notice says

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. It is neither a solicitation nor a Request for Quote (RFQ) and it does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The Government will reimburse any costs associated with preparing a response to this notice. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research, identify potential qualified vendors, and determine their Small Business Administration (SBA) size classification under NAICS 334510 � Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (size standard: 1,250 … (show all)

employees). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, is seeking sources capable of providing a new and updated Medtronic GI Genius Intelligent Endoscopy Module for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. The Government is considering trade?in options for the replacement of the Medtronic GI Genius Intelligent Endoscopy Module, CB17808?EU. The contemplated acquisition includes replacement, purchase, delivery, and training on the new equipment. NOTE: The following item includes equipment manufactured by Medtronic. We are requesting information for an EQUAL product with preference at this time for domestic products. The domestic product must meet or exceed the salient characteristics provided as follows: Model: GGM300-US Manufacturer: Medtronic Intelligent Endoscopy Module: The module is computer-aided polyp detection system of various sizes, shapes and morphologies powered by artificial intelligence. Enhanced visualization: The GI Genius endoscopy module empower physicians to detect colorectal polyps through enhanced visualization during the colonoscopy. Precision: Endoscopists with higher adenoma detection rates (ADR) during screening colonoscopy, more effectively protect their patients from colorectal cancer. Increase Adenoma Detection Rates (ADR): Module has been shown to increase ADR by up to 14.4%.2 Each 1% increase in ADR decreases the risk of interval cancer by 3%. Sensitivity rate: GI Genius module has a 99.7% sensitivity rate and less than 1% false positives. Field of View: 140� or 170� viewing angle Depth of field: upper range of 100 mm Endoscopy Video Processors Compatibility GI Genius Module 300 is compatible with VPs featuring HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M), 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M), 6G/SDI (SMPTE ST2081) or 12G/SDI (SMPTE ST2082) output port and displays featuring HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M), 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M), 6G-SDI (SMPTE ST2081) or 12G-SDI (SMPTE ST2082) input ports. GI Genius system is only compatible with the following VPs: Olympus CV-180 EXERA II; Olympus CV-190 EXERA III; Fujifilm VP-4450HD; Pentax EPK-i7000; Fujifilm VP-7000; Olympus CV-1500 EVIS X1; Pentax EPK-i8020c; Pentax EPK-i5500c. Concerns may respond by submitting a qualifications letter including the following information: Company Name Company Address Point of Contact Phone, Fax, and Email System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Code Capability Statement specific to the technical requirements and include product brochure, if possible. Provide evidence that your firm can provide the requested items, including past and/or current contracts for the same requirements, and any other compelling evidence to help the Government determine your company�s capabilities. To be eligible for an award, prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at: www.sam.gov/content/home. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on September 18, 2025. Telephone and facsimile responses will not be accepted. Please email your response to: Jessica.Kiser@va.gov. Email Subject Line: Sources Sought Notice-36C24826Q1222- AI Endoscopy Module for VACHS No further information is available at this time. The Government appreciates your interest and the time invest in preparing and submitting your response.

Who won similar work

9 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same office (248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)), same product/service code (PSC) 6515 and NAICS 334510.

Single-winner award sizes (7): middle half $31K to $474K, median $49K; range $23K to $2.9M.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
ALLIANT ENTERPRISES, LLC1$2.9MMar 26, 2025
GEO-MED, LLC1$597KJun 12, 2026
1ST AMERICAN MEDICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.1$350KJun 9, 2026
Trillamed LLC1$49KAug 18, 2026
DGA MEDICAL LLC1$38KDec 15, 2025
PHILIPS NORTH AMERICA LLC1$23KFeb 13, 2026
HOLOGIC SALES AND SERVICE, LLC1$23KDec 2, 2025
PROAIM AMERICAS, LLC. ELLISVILLE 630111– + 1 sharedApr 8, 2025
PROAIM AMERICAS, LLC. Ellisville MO 63011 USA1– + 1 sharedApr 8, 2025

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Competitive landscape

For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.

  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 25 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

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  • 0 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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