MRI physicist and scientist consultants
ID: 75N94026Q00025Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHDBETHESDA, MD, 20817, USA

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Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7f23cf40c9f246c68ceaa842acca2536/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute on Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), is seeking consultant services from MRI Physics and Engineering Consultants LLC for expertise in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data acquisition and scanner pulse sequence programming. The objective of this procurement is to support an ongoing project focused on developing innovative medical imaging technologies aimed at the early diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases associated with metabolic disorders and obesity. The selected consultant must hold a PhD in Bioengineering or a related field, possess over 15 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate proficiency in various programming and analysis software. Interested vendors are required to submit their quotations, including necessary documentation, to Kelly Robinson at Kelly.Robinson@nih.gov by January 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the contract period of performance scheduled from March 30, 2026, to March 29, 2027.

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    Kelly Robinson
    Kelly.Robinson@nih.gov
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    75N94026Q00025.pdf
    This document outlines a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) solicitation for research and software development services for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Child Health (NICHD). The solicitation number is 75N94026Q00025, with an offer due date of January 12, 2026. The contract is set aside for WOSB, and the NAICS code is 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services). The period of performance for the services is from March 30, 2026, to March 29, 2027. The document includes standard government contract clauses, details for invoicing and payment, and outlines the responsibilities of both the offeror/contractor and the contracting officer. The delivery location is BLDG 3, Bethesda Main Campus.
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute on Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), intends to award a sole-source purchase order to MRI Physics and Engineering Consultants LLC for consultant services. These services require a Magnetic Resonance (MR) physicist and scientist with extensive expertise in MRI data acquisition and scanner pulse sequence programming. This expertise is crucial for an ongoing project developing novel medical imaging technologies for early diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases related to metabolic disorders and obesity. MRI Physics and Engineering Consultants LLC was selected due to their unique capabilities, specific knowledge of the project's history, and the absence of other identified contractors with the required expertise. The consultant must possess a PhD in Bioengineering or a related field, with over 15 years of relevant experience, strong research skills, and proficiency in various programming and analysis software. This solicitation, number 75N94026Q00025, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS Code of 541690 and a $19,000,000.00 size standard. Interested vendors must submit quotations, including specific FAR clauses, their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification, to Kelly.Robinson@nih.gov by January 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
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