Digital Health Office- Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Program Support Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C10G24Q0152Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSTRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G)FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22408, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBS)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f1ab0c53a2d3408abb17efd54313b921/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Olympus Alpha, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Program Management Support for the Digital Health Office within the Veterans Health Administration. The procurement aims to enhance operational support in developing AI expertise, managing healthcare AI projects, and ensuring compliance with executive orders and legislative requirements related to Trustworthy AI. This initiative is critical for optimizing project prioritization, resource planning, and public relations efforts in the context of AI healthcare advancements. Interested parties can contact William Milline at William.Milline@va.gov or (202) 689-5173 for further information, noting that this is not a request for proposals and no costs will be incurred by respondents.

    Point(s) of Contact
    William Milline
    (202) 689-5173
    William.Milline@va.gov
    Cristine Carmody
    Cristine.Carmody@va.gov
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    S02. 36C10G24Q1052 TRUSTWORTHY AI INTENT TO SS POSTING FOR SAM.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Olympus Alpha, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Program Management Support. This support will be provided to the Digital Health Office within the Veterans Health Administration, focusing on creating expertise in AI, managing projects related to healthcare AI, and enhancing visibility into project risks and compliance. The contract emphasizes project prioritization, resource planning, and public relations to align with AI executive orders. The applicable NAICS code is 541611, with a size standard of $24.5 million, and the Product Service Code is R408. The contract's sole source determination is supported by the VA’s authority under the Veterans First Contracting Program, allowing for such decisions without competitive offers. This notice serves purely as an informational announcement and does not solicit proposals or impose costs on providers who respond.
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