MRI Annotation for Computer Vision analyses
Overview
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PSC
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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), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Presolicitation for MRI Annotation for Computer Vision analyses. This project aims to develop a computer vision pipeline to detect and quantify inflammation in Whole-Body MRI (WBMRI) scans, requiring structured image annotations for deep learning model training and validation. Responses are due June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all necessary services, qualified personnel, material, and equipment to perform specialized diagnostic interpretation for a 200-case cohort. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing a computer vision pipeline to detect and quantify inflammation in WBMRI scans.
- Providing structured image annotations to train and validate deep learning models.
- Overall project management, communications, tracking, monitoring, and reporting.
- Utilizing a provided RedCap survey for data recording.
- Integrating and coordinating all contract activities.
- Providing monthly status updates to review project status, scientific matters (with COR and TL), and financial administration (with COR and CO).
- Working with data from Spondyloarthritis patients, using Whole-body MRI with specific sequences (Coronal STIR Whole Body, Oblique Coronal STIR Sacrum, Axial STIR Whole Pelvis, Sagittal STIR Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar Spine, and Sagittal STIR for knees/feet).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Other Professional Services - R499)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published: June 5, 2026, 12:12 PM ET
- Place of Performance: Maryland (MD 20892), United States
Evaluation
This is a presolicitation, so specific evaluation criteria are not yet detailed. However, the scope emphasizes the need for qualified personnel and the ability to perform specialized diagnostic interpretation and computer vision pipeline development.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: John Burton (burtonjo@mail.nih.gov)