MRI physicist and scientist consultants

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the National Institutes of Health, is seeking consultant services from an MRI physicist and scientist to support research and software development initiatives. The consultant must possess a PhD in Bioengineering or a related field with a minimum of 15 years of experience in MRI data acquisition and pulse sequence programming. Required qualifications include expertise in MRI scanner platforms, advanced programming capabilities in C++, Python, and Matlab, along with proficiency in image processing, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The consultant will work on developing novel medical imaging technologies for diagnosing and assessing chronic diseases related to metabolic disorders and obesity. Quotations are due by January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, and prospective contractors should submit their responses via email to Kelly Robinson at Kelly.robinson@nih.gov with reference to solicitation number 75N94026Q00025.

This procurement is set aside as a Total Small Business contract and is specifically designated for small business concerns. MRI Physics and Engineering Consultants LLC of Rockville, Maryland has been identified as the apparent target contractor for award of this purchase order. The contract period of performance runs from March 30, 2026 through March 29, 2027, with delivery to Ahmed Gharib at the NIH Building 3 location on the Bethesda Main Campus. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) with a size standard of $19 million, and the Product/Service Code is R499 for support professional services. While specific contract values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the scope represents a one-year engagement for specialized consulting expertise in advanced MRI technology development.