Image Quality Testing and Compliance Validation

The contract focuses on the independent verification of imaging detector performance to ensure compliance with FDA-established metrics. Key performance criteria include a modulation transfer function (MTF) of at least 50% at 1 line pair per millimeter, a detective quantum efficiency (DQE) of 70% or greater at zero spatial frequency, and an image lag of no more than 3%. These parameters must be assessed using RQA5 or equivalent standardized testing methods to validate image quality and detector reliability. Issued as a subcontract through the Department of Health and Human Services' FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services, the contract is identified under the NAICS code 541380, which pertains to testing laboratories. The place of performance is Silver Spring, Maryland. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, with a response deadline of May 12, 2026. This engagement ensures that technologies meet rigorous federal standards, supporting regulatory compliance and maintaining high-quality imaging performance in relevant medical applications.