Bid guide
How to bid on a 7T MRI System for the National Institutes of Health
What the NIH is buying and why it matters
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking a new, research-dedicated 7-Tesla (7T) Ultra-High Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) System. This acquisition includes a complete turn-key physical installation at the NIH FMRIF Center, along with engineering, rigging, calibration, and applications training.
The project also requires the trade-in extraction and removal of an existing Siemens 7T Plus MRI system. This new system will provide NIH researchers with advanced tools and techniques for high-quality brain imaging data collection and the development of novel scanning protocols for structural and functional brain imaging.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on September 5, 2026. If you have questions, they must be submitted by September 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. The final deadline for proposals is September 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.
Proposals must reflect a firm-fixed-price for a complete, turn-key delivery. Pricing should be separated into independent supply, service, and option Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for manufacturers and suppliers of electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus, specifically those specializing in high-field MRI systems. The NAICS code for this procurement is 334510. Vendors should be capable of providing not only the advanced MRI equipment but also comprehensive installation, training, and removal services.
Firms with experience in complex medical equipment installations within research environments and those familiar with trade-in procedures for large-scale medical devices will find this a good fit.
How to respond to this solicitation
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning proposals are being requested directly without a separate written solicitation being issued. Ensure your proposal strictly complies with the mandatory engineering baselines and technical salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all technical specifications, especially those related to the magnet core assembly, room temperature shim and gradient coils, and radio frequency electronics and coils. Your proposed system must strictly comply with these mandatory engineering baselines to be considered technically acceptable.
Provide a detailed breakdown of your pricing, separating costs for supply, service, and options as requested. Clearly articulate your plan for the turn-key installation, including engineering project management, specialized rigging, mechanical installation, calibration, and onsite applications training. Also, describe your process for the legacy de-installation and trade-in of the existing Siemens system. Highlight any features that exceed the minimum requirements, such as faster magnet ramp times, if applicable.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from National Institutes of Health; the original posting controls.