Computer Programming ITDASS

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Solicitation number
NB644040-25-01645
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify potential vendors for computer programming services focused on advanced cell imaging capabilities. The agency seeks businesses capable of enhancing image processing pipelines, specifically integrating 3D U-Net code for identifying mitosing cells, developing tracking routines for cell objects, and expanding metadata schemas for comprehensive image processing documentation. This pre-solicitation notice is a sources sought announcement designed to determine market availability and potential small business participants, with responses limited to four pages and due by June 19, 2025. Interested companies must submit electronic capability statements to Lisa Stevens, including details about their product manufacturing, country of origin, technical specifications, product examples, and typical lead times. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a small business size standard of $34 million.

The solicitation does not currently have a specific set-aside, but NIST will consider small business set-aside opportunities if at least two qualified small businesses are identified during market research. The six-month performance period will be based at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with allowances for two days of weekly telework. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in computer science, data analysis, programming (Python), image processing, Docker, and NoSQL databases. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract will require close collaboration with NIST cell biologists and data scientists to develop computational methods for biological image analysis. Key deliverables will include software functional demonstrations, documentation, GitHub code entries, and monthly progress reports, with the ultimate goal of advancing high-speed, high-volume cell imaging research and development capabilities.

Notice text

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.

It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a computer programs that will enable advance research and development of high-speed, high-volume cell imaging capabilities.

This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. Additionally, the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify if any U.S. manufacturers exist prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.

After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside, however, NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.

This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 541519, Other Computer Related Services, with a small business size standard of $34M.

Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:

  1. Name of the company that will provide the product(s).
  2. Name of the company that will manufacture the product.
  3. County of origin or manufacture of the product.
  4. Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement.
  5. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order
  6. Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.

(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)

Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, Lisa Stevens, via email at lisa.stevens@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.

REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:

See the attached Statement of Work document.

Files

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NB644040-25-01645 Statement of Work.pdf PDF

Notice history

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