Software Development and Integration for Imaging Control

The contract seeks development and integration of specialized software to manage image acquisition, synchronize optogenetic stimulation with neural imaging, and log experimental data in real time, all while ensuring compatibility with established neuroscience hardware platforms. The software must be engineered to operate reliably under the stringent timing and precision requirements of live neuroscientific experiments, supporting high-speed imaging and precise light-based neural modulation with minimal latency. Integration efforts are expected to align with existing lab infrastructure and data workflows, enabling seamless adoption by research teams without requiring extensive reconfiguration of hardware or protocols. This subcontract, issued under NAICS code 541512 for custom computer programming services, is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026. The work will involve close collaboration with neuroscience researchers to ensure functional accuracy and technical robustness, with performance expected to meet the demanding standards of peer-reviewed experimental environments. While specific locations for performance are not provided, the solution must be scalable and adaptable to diverse laboratory settings across multiple institutions.