Siemens Software Upgrade

The National Institute on Drug Abuse within the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Special Notice for an 8(a) sole source contract to upgrade software for the Neurophysiology Imaging Facility's Siemens 3T Prisma MRI system. The facility currently operates with software version VE11C installed in 2018 on the unsupported Windows 7 operating system, creating urgent cybersecurity vulnerabilities and technical support limitations. The procurement seeks to upgrade the system to Siemens software version XA60A, representing the latest generation of Prisma software architecture. This upgrade is classified under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a size standard of $34 million. The government intends to award this sole source contract directly to Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

The primary objective of this upgrade is to ensure continued technical support, achieve cybersecurity compliance, and provide access to enhanced imaging capabilities including faster image reconstruction, new research applications, and integrated AI tools. The contract will span a one-year base period from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2026, and will include new workstations, a modern user interface, and ongoing system security support. Interested parties may submit capability statements electronically to contract specialist Joe Kennedy by the September 12, 2025 deadline at 12:00 PM EST. However, the government retains full discretion to proceed on a non-competitive basis given the sole source nature of the procurement. The upgrade is essential to maintain long-term system reliability, minimize security risks, and enable NIH researchers to continue conducting cutting-edge neuroimaging studies with a fully supported and modern MRI platform.