Notice of Intent to Sole Source - ImageTwin
Overview
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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), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a one-year subscription to ImageTwin Enterprise software. This specialized AI tool is crucial for detecting image duplication and manipulation within NIH's Intramural Research Program Manuscript Clearance and Research Misconduct review processes. The intended awardee is ImageTwin AI GmbH. Capability statements from responsible sources are due by June 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a one-year commercial Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription to ImageTwin Enterprise. Key features and deliverables include:
- Expanded enterprise access for NIH authorized staff.
- Unlimited scans and automated analysis of uploaded files for image duplication, reuse, or manipulation.
- Support for common scientific paper and image formats.
- Detection of duplication or reuse within a document and across multiple papers.
- Standard commercial Single Sign-On (SSO) capability and API access.
- Private repository capacity (25 GB base + 100 GB additional).
- Downloadable reports and technical support.
- Adherence to data handling restrictions for NIH-uploaded files and images.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: ImageTwin AI GmbH
- Estimated Value: Approximately $33,493.95 (Quoted Price: $32,200)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: June 18, 2026, through June 17, 2027
- Response Deadline: June 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Published Date: June 15, 2026
Set-Aside
This is a sole-source notice; therefore, no set-aside designation applies.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals. However, responsible sources who believe they can meet the stated requirement may submit a written capability statement by the deadline. These statements will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government's decision to compete this acquisition remains at its discretion.
Additional Notes
NIH has previously utilized and evaluated ImageTwin, finding it necessary to meet minimum operational needs. Transitioning to an alternative tool would introduce significant schedule risk due to validation, workflow adjustments, and retraining requirements.