Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Blackford Analysis

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a purchase order to Blackford Analysis Limited, a United Kingdom-based company. The notice, posted on December 13, 2024, indicates the NIH's intention to directly award a contract without competitive bidding. The contract is specifically for deploying advanced algorithmic solutions across clinical radiology workflows using the Blackford Platform. This sole source procurement targets a specialized technological solution for processing medical imaging and routing studies through sophisticated AI-driven processes. The notice is categorized under the NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services.

The primary objective of this notice is to acquire a comprehensive imaging platform that can automatically process medical images using multiple AI and traditional algorithms. The Blackford Platform offers unique capabilities such as automatically determining relevant algorithms based on anatomical and clinical indications, manually routing studies from various medical imaging sources, and integrating seamlessly into existing radiology IT architectures. The platform can be deployed through onsite hardware, cloud services, or a hybrid approach, providing flexibility for the NIH Clinical Center's technological infrastructure. There are no specific deadlines or instructions for potential contractors mentioned, as this is a sole source procurement directly targeting Blackford Analysis Limited. The platform's key features include web-based performance monitoring, algorithm processing assessment, and the ability to handle studies across different volumes without performance impairment.