Sources Sought Novel and Enhanced Modalities for Optic Nerve Imaging

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice titled "Sources Sought Novel and Enhanced Modalities for Optic Nerve Imaging" with solicitation number ARPA-H-SS-26-157, aimed at identifying industry capabilities to support the Transplantation of Human Eye Allografts Program (THEA). The objective is to gather information on innovative imaging technologies for the optic nerve that can advance research and development efforts toward whole eye transplantation to restore vision. Responses are voluntary and intended solely for market research purposes, with no obligation to issue a formal solicitation or award a contract. Interested parties must submit a single capability statement not exceeding six pages, formatted in single-spaced, 12-point font with one-inch margins, and include entity details, contact information, Cage Code, Unique Entity ID, and DUNS number if available. Submissions must describe technical capabilities, state-of-the-art analysis with identified research gaps, quantitative metrics supported by published literature, past performance from the last 36 months, active U.S. government contracts, intent to respond to a future RFP as prime or subcontractor, subcontracting possibilities, and a rough annual cost estimate with lead time. All responses must be emailed to THEA@arpa-h.gov with a specific subject line and are subject to the Freedom of Information Act, requiring proprietary information to be clearly marked. The deadline for submissions was extended to July 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, and no reimbursement is provided for response-related costs. The NAICS code for this effort is 541715, with the place of performance in Washington, DC.