NeuroQuant Hardware/Software
ID: 36C25025Q0357Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B22)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ebed4a7a7ea74bfcb24abc23d04d6e4a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure NeuroQuant hardware and software services, with an estimated contract value of $34 million. This procurement aims to enhance medical imaging capabilities for the detection and analysis of multiple sclerosis pathology, utilizing the proprietary NeuroQuant software developed by Cortechs.ai, which offers unique automated analysis features. Interested vendors must comply with various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and submit their technical capabilities, pricing, and past performance by the specified deadlines. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Percy Johnson at percy.johnson2@a.gov or by phone at 614-257-5534.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Percy Johnson
    (614) 257-5534
    percy.johnson2@a.gov
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    0027-BNJ-jOHNSON.pdf.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure NeuroQuant software for $47,995, intended for use in medical imaging to aid in the detection and analysis of multiple sclerosis pathology. The justification for a sole-source acquisition emphasizes that NeuroQuant is a proprietary product of Cortechs.ai, with unique capabilities that include the automated analysis of brain lesions and integration with existing MRI systems. Market research was conducted, revealing no similar software available through government channels, with only one Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) distributor associated with the product. The acquisition plan aims to comply with Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), with the purchasing process certified by the Contracting Officer. This procurement represents a strategic investment in specialized medical technology for improved patient outcomes.
    rfq 36C25025Q0357.docx
    The document outlines a federal solicitation (Contract Number 36C25025Q0357) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the procurement of NeuroQuant (NQ) and NeuroQuant MS (NQMS) services, totaling an estimated $34 million. The solicitation details include critical dates such as issue and due dates, contact information for the contracting officer (Percy Johnson), and provisions for small business set-asides. Submission compliance requires the complete presentation of offerors' technical capabilities, pricing, past performance, and required representations. The contract stipulates electronic invoicing per VA guidelines and emphasizes the necessity of adhering to various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses pertaining to contract conduct, payment processes, and delivery schedules. This solicitation reflects the government’s commitment to improving healthcare services while ensuring robust compliance with federal contracting standards. Its intricate terms are designed to ensure the delivery of quality goods and services within the established regulatory framework.
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