Digital transfer of histological slide images and clinical data
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to ECOG-ACRIN Medical Research Foundation, Inc. for the digital transfer of histological slide images and clinical data. This effort aims to enhance understanding of molecular profiles in clear cell renal cancer patients. While not a competitive request, small businesses (all categories) may submit capability statements by June 10, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to perform this requirement.
Purpose & Scope
This Notice of Intent outlines NIH's plan to acquire services for the digital transfer of histological slide images and associated clinical data. The primary objective is to further the understanding of molecular profiles in clear cell renal cancer patients by applying predictive analysis tools to a larger cohort. This will enrich existing knowledge, confirm data from previously analyzed subsets, and provide a well-annotated dataset for comparison with other ongoing analyses. Inferred omics data will be made available to all consortium members.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent
- Intended Awardee: ECOG-ACRIN Medical Research Foundation, Inc.
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Product/Service Code: R702 (Data Collection Services)
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested small businesses, including 8(a), service-disabled veteran owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and women-owned businesses, are invited to submit a written capability statement. The statement should demonstrate their ability to perform the specified requirement. The Government reserves the right to determine whether to compete the award based on the responses received. An award is anticipated approximately ten days after the notice date, unless another vendor demonstrates capability.
Key Dates & Contact
- Capability Statements Due: June 10, 2026, by 11:00 p.m. EDT
- Published Date: June 1, 2026
- Contact: David Shen (david.shen@nih.gov)