Analysis of Brain MR images to quantify Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-ocular measures

The contract is a sole-source procurement issued by the NASA Shared Services Center under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for FLUX NEUROSCIENCE, LLC, aimed at analyzing 27 brain MRI datasets to quantify spaceflight-induced neuro-ocular changes associated with the Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS). The work supports the Human Research Program’s “Investigating Structure and Function of the Eye” study by measuring posterior globe volume displacement, optic nerve sheath and nerve cross-sectional areas, and optic nerve tortuosity using 3D MR image analysis and post-processing. The contractor will manage the transfer of MRI data to its facility in Moscow, ID, while coordinating with the Principal Investigator at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, to deliver results for project reports and SANS-related deliverables. Performance is scheduled across a base year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, with three optional years extending through June 30, 2031, with incremental milestones requiring analysis of 10 datasets by the end of year one, another 10 by year two, and the final seven by year three. The procurement is conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial items and justified under FAR 12.102(a), with no competitive bidding anticipated unless otherwise determined based on submitted capabilities. The solicitation was posted on July 1, 2026, with responses due by July 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, and all submissions must be made in writing to Cara Craft at cara.s.craft@nasa.gov; oral communications are not permitted. The NAICS code is 541690, and although the contract value is not specified, the scope includes data management, advanced image analysis, and direct support to NASA’s human spaceflight research objectives.