Description
The VA VHA is seeking market input for an off‑the‑shelf middleware solution that can ingest raw 12‑lead ECG waveform data and patient demographics from bedside patient monitors, convert the data into DICOM format compatible with the VA’s Oracle Health Record, and transmit it to a VA DICOM router in near‑real‑time (<10 seconds per study). The solution must support up to ~20,000 bedside monitors across 172 VA hospitals, handle durable queuing and retry, and work with major monitor manufacturers (Philips, GE, Spacelabs, etc.). The VA requests a concise capability statement, case study, technical details, and a rough order of magnitude cost estimate. Responses are limited to five pages (excluding cover sheet and index) and must be submitted via email by 4:30 PM EST on 3 Sept 2026.
• Middleware must accept raw 12‑lead ECG waveforms and patient demographics.
• Convert to DICOM preserving waveform and metadata.
• Deliver to VA DICOM router in <10 seconds, near‑real‑time.
• Support up to ~20 k monitors nationwide; scalable architecture.
• Must be commercial off‑the‑shelf; no new development required.
• Provide system requirements, architecture diagram, and ROM cost.
• Include compliance with VA security and interoperability standards.