Procurement of the Hyperfine Swoop Next-gen Portable Ultra Low-field MRI
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Health And Human Services department, is seeking to procure the Hyperfine Swoop Next-gen Portable Ultra Low-field MRI system. This Presolicitation is for a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to advance neuroimaging research by enabling high-quality, bedside imaging for critically ill or non-ambulatory patients. Responses are due June 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity focuses on acquiring an ultra-low-field portable MRI system, specifically the Hyperfine Swoop, to enhance neuroimaging research. The system will allow for:
- Bedside imaging: Facilitating high-quality neuroimaging directly at the patient's care environment, expanding research to critically ill or non-ambulatory individuals.
- Expanded patient populations: Overcoming limitations of conventional high-field scanners by providing portability.
- Research advancement: Building on existing collaborations with Hyperfine to continue and enhance point-of-care neuroimaging studies.
- Validation studies: Systematically validating low-field metrics against established high-field MRI standards to strengthen scientific rigor.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Response Due: June 9, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published: May 29, 2026, 4:03 PM ET
- Place of Performance: Maryland (MD 20892), United States
Additional Notes
This presolicitation is an opportunity for small businesses to provide advanced portable MRI technology. For inquiries, contact John Burton at burtonjo@mail.nih.gov.