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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Commerce was posted on February 6, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Sources Sought for Hyperfine Swoop MRI System Software and Maintenance

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NB686080-26-00568Federal

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified providers for proprietary software support and maintenance of the Hyperfine Swoop Portable MRI system located at the NIST Boulder Laboratories in Colorado. The primary objective is to determine if any entity other than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Hyperfine Operations, Inc., possesses the legal authority and technical capability to provide essential software patches, firmware updates, AI-driven reconstruction algorithm upgrades, and OEM-certified maintenance without voiding warranties or compromising FDA-cleared performance specifications. The anticipated scope of work includes a one-year base period from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option periods extending through February 2031. Required services encompass biannual preventative maintenance, corrective repairs with strict response times (4 business hours for remote support and 48 to 72 hours for on-site repair), and the installation of OEM-certified parts. Contractors must ensure all software updates comply with NIST IT security standards and provide detailed service reports and calibration data within 30 days of work completion. Interested parties must submit a capability statement not exceeding three pages, including a formal letter of authorization from Hyperfine Operations, Inc., to Lisa Stevens by February 13, 2026.

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Contract Value

$10,000

NAICS

811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Place of Performance

Boulder, CO, 80305, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
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OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Project Title: Proprietary Software Support and Maintenance for Hyperfine Swoop MRI System


Notice ID: NB686080-26-00568


NAICS Code: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance


THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.


1. Introduction


This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from qualified business sources capable of providing proprietary software updates, technical support, and preventative maintenance for a NIST-owned Hyperfine Swoop MRI System.


This notice does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or a commitment by the Government to award a contract.


2. Background and Requirements


NIST currently utilizes the Hyperfine Swoop Portable MRI system for advanced metrology and research applications. The system relies on the Hyperfine proprietary software platform for deep-learning image reconstruction, sequence management, and system diagnostics.


The Government requires a service provider capable of:


Proprietary Software Access: Providing ongoing software patches, firmware updates, and AI-driven reconstruction algorithm upgrades.


OEM-Certified Maintenance: Performing biannual preventative maintenance and emergency repairs using specialized diagnostic tools compatible with the Swoop architecture.


Certified Parts: Sourcing and installing OEM-certified replacement parts (including the 8-channel head coil and specialized shielding components) that maintain FDA-cleared performance specifications.


3. Purpose of this Notice


The purpose of this market research is to determine if any source other than Hyperfine Operations, Inc. (the Original Equipment Manufacturer) possesses the legal authority and technical capability to access the proprietary software and provide the required maintenance without voiding existing warranties or compromising the system’s operational integrity.


4. Response Instructions


Interested parties must submit a capability statement (not to exceed 3 pages) that includes:


1.         Company Information: Name, address, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and socio-economic status (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, etc.).


2.         Technical Capability: Documentation demonstrating the legal right to access and update Hyperfine proprietary software.


3.         Authorization: A formal letter of authorization from Hyperfine Operations, Inc. confirming the respondent is a certified third-party service provider.


4.         Experience: A summary of at least two (2) similar contracts performed within the last three years involving the Hyperfine Swoop system.


Responses are due no later than the date and time posted in this notice.


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