Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA) image processing services.
National Institutes of Health · NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIH-OD
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation PCA-NIA-02936 in this department, oldest first.
- Sep 18, 2026 · this noticeSpecial Notice
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What the notice says
Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA) image processing services. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source (NOI), not a request for proposal. The National Cancer Institute intends to negotiate on an other-than-full-and-open competition basis with Department of Electrical Engineering Vanderbilt University, Director of the Center for Computational Imaging Vanderbilt University Institute of Image Science, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, PO Box 351679 Station B, Nashville, TN 37235-1679 for BLSA neuroimaging data. Vanderbilt University Director has developed methods for two unified regression and in… (show all)
ference approaches, model II regression and regression calibration, for use in massively univariate inference with imaging data. These methods use the design matrix paradigm and account for both random and non-random imaging regressors. The staff are uniquely experienced with these methods and their application to BLSA data. These methods, as well as other customized scripts written for BLSA data. In addition, the Director and staff have substantial experience in segmentation and analysis of muscle and fat in both MRI and CT images. The Subject matter expert is uniquely qualified to accomplish the goals and to meet the timetable for deliverables given his prior development of code required and quantitative analysis for the specified image processing and longitudinal analyses, as required for continuity of BLSA research. This acquisition involves continuing work on BLSA multi-modal longitudinal image analysis for which the subject matter expert has demonstrated excellent past performance and innovation. While this pre-solicitation does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy this requirement. However, vendors who believe that they can provide the capability required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit a capabilities statement, including past performance, in writing to the identified point of contact prior to the closing date and time of this notice. Interested parties should clearly address the experience related to BLSA data. Such documentation shall be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by referencing �PCA-NIA-02936.� The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 3204(b)(2) as implemented by FAR Overhaul 12.102(a) only one source is available. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. All responsible sources that could provide comparable products may submit a capability statement via email to Veenu Varma at: Veenu.varma@nih.gov by 12:00 pm EASTERN Daylight Time, Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). All responses received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any questions or concerns regarding this notice should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Veenu Varma at veenu.varma@nih.gov.
Who won similar work
4 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (National Institutes of Health), same industry group (NAICS 6215).
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSOMAGEN INC | 1 | $533K | Dec 31, 2024 |
| University Of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 90024 USA | 1 | $331K | Sep 29, 2025 |
| BAYLOR MIRACA GENETICS LABORATORIES LLC | 1 | $232K | Sep 26, 2025 |
| GREENWOOD GENETIC CENTER INC | 1 | $49K | Sep 25, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Sep 29, 2025University Of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 90024 USA$331KDNA Methylation Microarray Processing Services for the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA)
- Sep 26, 2025BAYLOR MIRACA GENETICS LABORATORIES LLC$232KQ--Clinical Testing
- Sep 25, 2025GREENWOOD GENETIC CENTER INC$49KQ--Genetic Testing with Greenwood Genetic Center Inc
- Dec 31, 2024PSOMAGEN INC$533KLong read sequencing services
Competitive landscape
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- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Market
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