Notice of Intent to Sole Source – United Imaging Healthcare
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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) Clinical Center (CC) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for hardware/software maintenance of a United Imaging uNeuroExplorer human brain PET/CT scanner. The NIH intends to award a fixed-price purchase order to United Imaging Healthcare due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and required maintenance. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required services may submit their capabilities for consideration. Responses are due by April 10, 2026, at 9am EST.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for essential hardware and software maintenance services for the United Imaging uNeuroExplorer PET/CT scanner located at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. The maintenance is critical to ensure the proper, safe operation and availability of the scanner for patient imaging services. The uNeuroExplorer incorporates proprietary technologies and design features, requiring access to protected intellectual property for effective maintenance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: United Imaging, 9230 Kirby Dr. STE 600, Houston, TX 77054
- Justification: Sole source award under FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1) due to proprietary technologies and the unique capability of United Imaging to provide unfettered maintenance services.
- Product Service Code: 6515 – Medical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 9am EST
- Published: April 3, 2026
Set-Aside
None specified, as this is a Notice of Intent for a sole source award.
Additional Notes
This is a notice of intent only and not a request for quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed requirement, based on responses to this notice, is solely within the Government's discretion. Comments and statements of capabilities, referencing the posting number, may be submitted via email to Kristin Nagashima (Kristin.nagashima@nih.gov).