Bid guide
How to bid on Prostate Cancer Testing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the VA
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide artificial intelligence (AI) prostate cancer testing services for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. This will be a new five-year blanket purchase agreement.
The selected contractor must provide a comprehensive service, including shipping kits, all necessary laboratory testing, supplies, reporting, analysis, result interpretation, and related consultation. This is an opportunity for medical laboratories to support veteran healthcare with advanced diagnostic capabilities.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 30, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by email no later than August 11, 2026, at 8:00 AM Mountain Time (10:00 AM ET).
It is crucial to submit your quote on time, as late submissions will not be considered. The government reserves the right to make an award based solely on initial quotes received, so ensure your submission is complete and competitive from the start. No questions will be answered by the agency regarding this solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for medical laboratories specializing in advanced diagnostic testing, particularly those with expertise in artificial intelligence applications for prostate cancer screening and analysis. The NAICS code for this procurement is 621511, Medical Laboratories, with a business size standard of $41.5 million.
This is an unrestricted solicitation, meaning businesses of all sizes can compete. The award will be made on an "All or Nothing Basis," so vendors must be able to provide all required services.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full opportunity details, you will need to click the "View original source" link on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.
Quotes must be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected]. The email size limit is 4MB. Faxed or hand-carried quotes will not be accepted. Ensure your quote is completed in its entirety, signed, and dated, as failure to do so may result in your quote not being considered.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Your quote must include three volumes: Technical capability, Past Performance, and Price. For technical capability, clearly demonstrate how your firm meets the Statement of Work requirements, providing brochures, data sheets, and technical specifications. Specify if you agree to all SOW terms or list any exceptions with proposed resolutions.
For past performance, provide up to two recent and relevant references from the last three years, including contract numbers, amounts, points of contact, and descriptions of similar work performed. If you are not the manufacturer, include a current Letter of Distribution or Partnership. Ensure all proprietary information is clearly marked and that your submission is concise, providing sufficient detail for evaluation within any page limitations.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.