Medical/Scientific Photography Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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), on behalf of the Patient Support Services Department (PSSD), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Deep Ocean Films for Medical/Scientific Photography Services. This is not a request for proposals or quotations, and a solicitation will not be issued. Interested vendors may submit capability statements by March 30, 2026, 10:30 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide highly specialized medical/scientific photography services to support NIH research and clinical operations. This includes photography of patient conditions, surgical specimens, and scientific documentation, utilizing specialized techniques and equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ (Notice of Intent)
- Duration: Base year (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027) plus three one-year option periods, extending through March 31, 2030.
- Set-Aside: None (sole source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 10:30 AM EST
- Published: March 19, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Justification
The acquisition is conducted under FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source." Deep Ocean Films is identified as the only vendor capable due to their specialized expertise in medical/scientific photography and familiarity with NIH clinical workflows.
Interested Parties
Vendors who believe they can meet this requirement are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to provide the specified services. This will be used to determine if other sources are available.
Point of Contact
Shasheshe Goolsby, shasheshe.goolsby@nih.gov