Combined synopsis.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is 75N94026Q00025 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 541690 and the business size standard is $19,000,000.00. This solicitation is set aside for small businesses.

It is the intent of The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute on Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) to award a purchase order, without providing for full and open competition, to MRI Physics and Engineering Consultants LLC of Rockville, MD 20852 for consultant services of Magnetic Resonance (MR) physicist and scientist with extensive expertise in MRI data acquisition and MRI scanner pulse sequence programming.

This is a Notice of Intent to receive the services from MRI Physics and Engineering Consultants because MRI Physics is MRI Physics and Engineering Consultants LLC possesses extensive expertise in MRI data acquisition and MRI scanner pulse sequence programming, which is vital to the study of developing novel medical imaging technologies for the early diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of several chronic diseases related to metabolic disorders and obesity. There have been no other Contractors identified with the expertise and knowledge required. In addition, this is ongoing project requires specific knowledge of the history of the development of each experiment and the thought process that led to each conclusion. Thus, these unique capabilities can’t be easily replicated in other Contractors. The contract must have a PhD degree in Bioengineering or any related field with 15+ years of directly relevant experience in MRI data acquisition and pulse sequence programming, strong research and presentation skills, ability to define and implement critical studies needed to support hypothesis-based research, ability to write protocols and study reports, produce and maintain accurate records, be an expert in MR data acquisition and pulse sequence programming environments on MRI scanner platforms, proven experience working with object oriented programming software (e.g. C++, …etc.), python, Matlab, and other statistical analysis software packages, experience in image processing, computer vision, and artificial intelligence and machine learning applications and have analytical and problem-solving skills.

The offeror must include a completed copy of the following provision’s along with their quote: The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION) (RFO AUG 2025); FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION) (RFO AUG 2025); FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION) (RFO AUG 2025); and FAR Clause 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (DEVIATION) (RFO AUG 2025) applies to this acquisition.

The offeror must include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Interested vendors capable of providing the Government with the services specified in this synopsis should submit their quotation to the below address. Quotations will be due ten (10) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM. The quotation must reference “Solicitation number” 75N94026Q00025. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Quotations must be submitted by email to Kelly Robinson at Kelly.Robinson@nih.gov. Faxed copies will not be accepted