REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) hardware/deployment for Chest X-rays (CXR) reading and TB screening in Vietnam
BACKGROUND
Our goal is to support the Government of Vietnam to successfully detect, treat and prevent TB, working at all levels of the health system to build technical expertise. This will be done by expanding upon the NTP’s “Double X (2X) Strategy”, in which chest X?ray (CXR) is the first screening test for TB, followed by GeneXpert. The 2X uses CXR first to identify those with abnormal lung findings, avoiding potentially unnecessary GeneXpert testing.
The primary aim of the AI software is to improve the quality of CXR interpretation with two objectives: (1) to improve detection of subtle CXR abnormalities prompting further testing with GeneXpert; and (2) to correctly triage those who may have symptoms or who are at risk for TB but have normal CXR, avoiding further testing and related costs. FHI 360 requires software, and any associated hardware, required to deploy CXR AI screening at up to 20 fixed sites at health facilities in seven provinces.
SERVICE EXPECTATION/SCOPE OF WORK: Detailed scope of work, timeline, and requirements is enclosed in the attached file [1].
Timetable and Address for Submission
Submission of questions or requests for clarification must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected] [2] with a copy to [email protected] [3] by 5PM Hanoi time, February 15, 2022. Please note that any inquiries and answers to inquiries will be posted on the posting link by 5PM 17 February 2022, Hanoi time. Please do not contact any FHI 360 employees regarding this RFQ. Contacting individual employees may be cause for disqualification. No telephone inquiries will be answered.
Proposals must be submitted to [email protected] [4] by 5PM, Hanoi time on February 22, 2022.