ClearRead CT Vessel Suppression Software

Riverain Technologies Inc. has been selected to receive a contract for the acquisition of ClearRead CT Vessel Suppression Software, an advanced AI-driven medical imaging solution designed to enhance the detection, measurement, and characterization of lung nodules in chest CT scans. The software utilizes a proprietary vessel suppression algorithm to generate a clearer representation of lung tissue, enabling radiologists to more accurately identify solid, part-solid, and ground glass nodules across multiple imaging exams, while automatically tracking changes over time. This technology improves diagnostic efficiency and consistency, supporting early lung cancer detection and longitudinal patient monitoring. The procurement is initiated under Solicitation Number 26-007 by the Waterloo Regional Health Network, a federal entity operating under the Government of Canada, with the solicitation posted on May 1, 2026, and responses due by June 15, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 513210, reflecting its classification under software publishing. Bids must be submitted through the Merx platform, and fees may apply. Although this is an Advanced Contract Award Notice, the process includes a formal solicitation phase to confirm market capability and ensure fair competition. The contract will be awarded on a best-value basis, with evaluation criteria emphasizing price (30%), technical approach and experience (30%), firm and technician qualifications (20%), warranty and parts availability (10%), response time (5%), and overall proposal quality (5%). Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF via a designated portal, with strict adherence to formatting, page limits, and submission deadlines. Compliance with federal procurement standards is required, including the provision of a Unique Entity ID, certification of non-debarment, and adherence to cybersecurity and data privacy protocols, particularly given the sensitive nature of medical imaging data. The software will be delivered and installed remotely via secure channels, with no physical delivery or packaging requirements specified. Payment will be processed electronically, and the contractor must provide complete billing information in line with standard federal invoicing procedures. No option years are explicitly outlined, but the contract’s performance period begins at award and continues through ongoing operational use. All offerors must affirm compliance with equal employment opportunity, lobbying restrictions, and environmental regulations, and must not have conflicts of interest that compromise procurement integrity.