Sources Sought for Hyperfine Swoop MRI System Software and Maintenance
Overview
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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 Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing proprietary software support and maintenance for its Hyperfine Swoop MRI System. This notice seeks to determine if any entity other than the OEM, Hyperfine Operations, Inc., possesses the necessary legal authority and technical capability. Responses are due by February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
NIST requires comprehensive support for its Hyperfine Swoop Portable MRI system, which is used for advanced metrology and research. The required services include:
- Proprietary Software Access: Ongoing software patches, firmware updates, and AI-driven reconstruction algorithm upgrades. This includes annual access to the Hyperfine cloud-based image reconstruction platform and ensuring compliance with NIST IT security.
- OEM-Certified Maintenance: Biannual preventative maintenance and emergency repairs using specialized diagnostic tools compatible with the Swoop architecture.
- Certified Parts: Sourcing and installing OEM-certified replacement parts, including the 8-channel head coil and specialized shielding components, to maintain FDA-cleared performance.
- Performance Standards: Remote support within 4 business hours; on-site repair within 48-72 hours of a service call. All replacement parts must be new and OEM-certified.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Product Service Code: J066 – Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
- Set-Aside: None
- Place of Performance: NIST facilities at the DOC Boulder Laboratories site, Boulder, CO.
- Period of Performance (Anticipated): A base period from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with four (4) option years, extending through February 28, 2031.
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: February 6, 2026
Purpose of this Notice
This market research aims to identify sources, beyond the Original Equipment Manufacturer (Hyperfine Operations, Inc.), that have the legal authority and technical expertise to provide the required proprietary software access and maintenance without voiding existing warranties or compromising system integrity. This is not a Request for Quotation.
Response Instructions
Interested parties must submit a capability statement (not exceeding 3 pages) to Lisa Stevens at lisa.stevens@nist.gov. The statement must include:
- Company Information: Name, address, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and socio-economic status.
- Technical Capability: Documentation proving the legal right to access and update Hyperfine proprietary software.
- Authorization: A formal letter from Hyperfine Operations, Inc. confirming the respondent as a certified third-party service provider.
- Experience: A summary of at least two (2) similar contracts performed within the last three years involving the Hyperfine Swoop system.