Acquisition of Services of a Contract Biomedical Imaging and Medical Image Analysis Scientist

This combined synopsis/solicitation requests quotes for the acquisition of services of a contract biomedical imaging and medical image analysis scientist from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The contractor must have a PhD in biomedical engineering or related field and over 20 years of experience in medical imaging or image analysis. The contractor will develop advanced imaging and analysis techniques for liver MRI to detect and assess fibrosis and inflammation. Quotes are due by December 13, 2023 and will be evaluated based on the quote meeting requirements and technical approach, with technical factors weighing more than price. The performance period will be one year beginning February 2, 2024 under a firm fixed price purchase order.

There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. The place of performance will be in Bethesda, Maryland. Evaluation will be based on the quote meeting requirements and technical approach, with technical factors outweighing price. The requirement is not set aside for small businesses.