Services: Biomedical Imaging and Medical Image Analysis Scientist
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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 Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Office of Acquisitions, intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order for Biomedical Imaging and Medical Image Analysis Scientist services. This is a sole source intent to award to Optimal Systems of Rockville, MD, for continuation of existing services. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. Responses are due by January 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a scientist with extensive expertise in biomedical imaging and medical image analysis to support the Biomedical and Metabolic Imaging Branch. The work focuses on developing noninvasive imaging approaches with high spatial and temporal resolution for multi-organ evaluation and analysis, particularly concerning atherogenesis and metabolic syndrome. Key responsibilities include applying principles, concepts, practices, and standards associated with biomedical imaging, medical image analysis, image processing, and machine learning. The scientist must possess a PhD with 20+ years of demonstrated expertise in these fields.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (Intent to Award Sole Source)
- NAICS: 541690 (Size Standard: $19 million)
- Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Period of Performance: February 2, 2026, through February 1, 2027
- Place of Performance: NIH Main Campus, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892
- Regulatory Authority: FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) and 41 U.S.C. 1901 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Response Due: January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Published: January 22, 2026
Submission Requirements
While this is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties must submit sufficient information to establish their bona-fide capabilities. Responses must include:
- A completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
- Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
- Certification of business size.
All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which, if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award.
Contact Information
Questions and responses must be sent via email to Tina Robinson at robinsti@mail.nih.gov, referencing notice number 75N94026Q00036 in the subject line.