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Q515 - Notice of Intent to Sole-Source Requirement: Artera AI Prostate Exam Testing - Cleveland VAMC

Department of Veterans Affairs · VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF · Special Notice · 36C25027Q0088

posted 2 November 2026 · closes 10 November 2026 · NAICS 541380 · PSC Q515

Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to sole‑source a contract to Artera, Inc. for its Artera AI Prostate multi‑modal artificial intelligence test that stratifies prostate cancer risk from pathology slides and clinical data. This advanced AI‑driven precision medicine platform is highlighted as the first MMAI test recommended in NCCN guidelines and is critical for guiding therapy decisions for VA patients.

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