NIDDK Scientist
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 75N94025Q00026
- Agency
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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- Place of performance
- Bethesda, Maryland 20892, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), a component of the National Institutes of Health, is seeking a biomedical imaging scientist to support specialized research objectives. The procurement aims to acquire scientific services beyond current organizational capabilities, with the selected contractor required to work a standard 40-hour work week. The primary project goal involves developing and implementing advanced 3D Magnetic Resonance Elastography techniques, specifically focusing on creating machine learning algorithms to analyze liver tissue, estimate inflammation levels, and correct fibrosis staging. Interested parties must submit their capabilities, pricing, and business registration details by December 23, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST to specified NIH contracting officials. While the notice indicates an intent for a sole-source award to Optimal Systems, LLC, the government remains open to considering competitive responses.
The contract opportunity falls under NAICS category 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services, with a size standard of $34.0 million. The anticipated contract period is from February 2, 2025, to February 1, 2026, structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with monthly payments made in arrears. No specific set-aside designations are currently applied to this opportunity. Key deliverables will include weekly status meetings, comprehensive research plans, detailed analysis algorithms, and potential contributions to scientific publications. The contract does not specify a precise award value, but it represents a specialized scientific services procurement targeting advanced medical imaging and algorithmic research in liver tissue analysis. The solicitation suggests a targeted, high-precision scientific service engagement with specific technical and professional requirements.
Notice text
The objective of this requirement is to procure the services of a scientist with specialized skills beyond what NIDDK current resources can provide in order to accomplish the goals of this project. The contractor shall work 40 hours per week.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to sole source.pdf |
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