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DA10--Sources Sought Notice/RFI VISN 16 Secure DICOM Image Sharing Solution

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36C25626Q0870Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking market research information for a secure, automated digital imaging solution to replace inefficient CD-based transfers of radiology data across VISN 16 facilities. The initiative aims to enable bidirectional, peer-to-peer exchange of DICOM images, radiology reports, and orders between VA medical centers and community care providers without relying on cloud storage or FedRAMP-certified environments. The solution must be fully federated, use FIPS 140-2 validated encryption for all data transfers, and integrate seamlessly with existing VA systems including VistA Imaging, CPRS, and the Laurel Bridge Compass router, as well as community PACS and future Cerner platforms. Automated patient matching, MRN reconciliation, and the creation of VA accession numbers are essential, along with the ability to locate and retrieve prior imaging studies from community providers based on appointments, procedures, or consults, even when the specific facility is unknown. The system must support Class II HL7 interfaces, API/FHIR, and DICOM standards while ensuring no VA data is stored, processed, or hosted externally. Full deployment across all eight VISN 16 medical centers must be completed within 150 days of award, with unlimited participation by community partners at no cost to them. All solutions must fully comply with VA cybersecurity policies, the Technical Reference Model, VHA 6550 requirements, and federal privacy laws including HIPAA, HITECH, the Privacy Act, and multiple sections of 38 U.S.C. governing confidentiality of medical records. Contractors must demonstrate direct experience with automated federated search, patient matching workflows, and integrations with VistA, CPRS, PACS, HL7, DICOM, FHIR, and APIs. The offering must not involve cloud infrastructure, and all software used must be on the VA-approved TRM list. Contractors must confirm their business size under NAICS 541519, provide SAM registration details, and prove OEM authorization if acting as a distributor. Detailed narratives on solution architecture, security posture, and implementation plans are required, along with a fully completed VHA form 6550. Response submissions must include estimated pricing for budgetary purposes and be sent via email by June 16, 2026, with all questions due by June 10, 2026. This request is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract,

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Seeking secure, FIPS-compliant digital DICOM sharing solution for VISN 16 with no cloud storage.

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541519 - Other Computer Related Services

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VISN 16 See section 8 -Place of Performance of Sources, MS, USA

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36C25626Q0870 Sources Sought Notice/RFI VISN 16 Secure DICOM Image Sharing Solution

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DRAFT Performance Work Statement for VISN 16 Secure DICOM Image Sharing Solution

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeRIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA
Office AddressRIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA
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Anthony MarionContracting Officer

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1. Title: VISN 16 Secure Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Image Sharing Solution.
2. Background: Under the MISSION Act, VISN 16 experiences high volumes of imaging performed in the community. Current CD based transfers result in delays, lost media, compatibility failures, and increased costs. An automated, federated, secure electronic exchange is required to support timely care. 3. Purpose: The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, located at Galleria Financial Center, 5075 Westheimer Rd, Ste 750, Houston, TX 77030, hereby issues the following Sources Sought to Request Information (RFI) with the intent of determining the contractor interest, capabilities, qualifications of potential businesses and estimated industry pricing information for market research and estimated budgetary purpose for VISN 16 Secure (DICOM) Image Sharing Solution.
4. Core Requirements: Interested vendors shall communicate the capability for the following core requirements that include but not limited to:
a Bidirectional electronic exchange of DICOM images, radiology reports, and radiology orders. b. Peer to peer, encrypted, FIPS 140 2 validated data transfer. c. Compatibility with VistA Imaging, CPRS, VistA Imaging Importer, community PACS, Laurel Bridge Compass router, and Cerner (future). d. Automated patient matching, MRN reconciliation, and creation of non VA orders and VA accession numbers. e. Ability to locate and retrieve priors from community providers based on appointments, procedures, or consults.
5. Advanced Requirements: Interested vendors shall communicate the capability for the following advance requirements that include but not limited to:
a. Federated search of private sector providers when facility/location is unknown. b. Class II HL7 interfaces (ORM, SIU), API/FHIR, DICOM integrations. c. No cloud storage, processing, or hosting of VA data. Solution must not require FedRAMP cloud. d. Unlimited community partner participation at no cost to partners. e. Full installation at all VISN 16 facilities (listed in DRAFT PWS Table 1)
6. Security Requirements: Interested vendors shall communicate the capability to fully comply with all VA cybersecurity, privacy, TRM, MOU ISA, and VHA 6550 requirements. Solutions must be deployable within VA security constraints and meet HIPAA/HITECH requirements.
7. Objective: To find qualified and certified contractors with the capability to provide all shipping, delivery, personnel, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authorization, tools, equipment, technical integration, automated workflow capabilities, federated peer-to-peer network, enterprise security, and deployment across VISN 16 Medical Centers within 150 days after award.
8. Place of Performance:
a. Alexandria Veterans Health Care System, 2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360 b. Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531 c. Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, 1100 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703 d. Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 e. G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 f. Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital, 4300 West 7th Street, Little Rock, AR 72205-5484 g. Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System, 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 h. Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 E. Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295
9. Responses Requested: The NCO 16 requires all the following information and questions answered in this RFI/SS: Questions and information that is not provided may be considered nonresponsive to the Request for Information and contractor may not be considered as part of the market research.
a. Contractors shall provide their point(s) of contact name, address, telephone number, and email address; and the company's business size, and SAM Unique Entity Identification Number.
b. Is your company a small business, SDBs, HUBZone, or 8A concern? Please provide proof of qualifications.
c. Is your company considered small under the NAICS code: 541519?
d. Do you (Contractor) manufacture the product itself or a distributor of the items/services being researched above?
e. Are you an authorized distributor/reseller? Provide evidence from original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
f. Do you (Contractor) possess the technical capability to meet the requirements per the Draft PWS and this Sources Sought Notice? Contractor shall provide a detailed narrative describing how your solution meets each requirement in Section 8 of the PWS. Its solution architecture overview (peer to peer, encryption, integrations). Its security posture, TRM listing confirmation, FIPS 140 2 validation.
g. Do you (Contractor) possess the experience to meet the government per the Draft PWS and this Sources Sought Notice? Please provide communication with proven experience with automated federated search, automated internal pre fetch, automated patient matching, electronic community provider requests and VistA/CPRS, PACS, HL7, DICOM, FHIR, API implementations.
h. Do you (Contractor) possess the technical capability in meeting the 150 day deployment requirement.
i. For the product bring requested, Is your product available under any;
Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC) General Services Administration Schedules (GSA) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
j. Contractors shall provide an estimated industry pricing for market research and budgetary purpose.
10. Opportunity: The NCO 16, is seeking information from potential contractors on their ability to provide this service. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR REQUEST INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this Sources Sought in order to assist the NCO 16 in determining potential levels of competition available in the industry. Contractor shall possess the capability to provide all requirements and objectives.
11. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Sources Sought responses are due by June 16, 2026 at 10:00 am (CST) via email to anthony.marion2.gov.
All Questions shall be submitted by June 10, 2026 at 10:00 pm (CST) via email to anthony.marion2.gov.
Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted.
Public Information will not be provided and shall be utilized to the full extent possible.
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The subject line shall read: 36C25626Q0870 -RFI-Sources Sought- VISN 16 Secure DICOM Image Sharing Solution. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 5(a) - 5(j).
Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the Sources Sought. Information provided will be used solely by NCO 16 as "market research" and will not be released outside of the NCO 16 Purchasing and Contract Team.
This Sources Sought notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response to this request. All information contained in this Sources Sought is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government.
In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on Contracting Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/) website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this Sources Sought, or future RFP/RFQ.
12. Contact Information: Contract Specialist, Anthony Marion Email address: contact@example.gov Your responses to this notice are appreciated.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES/PROPOSALS; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may provide answers, responses and give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence and responses must be furnished in enough detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements.

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