Solicitation - 360 Degree Camera Module

The Department of Commerce, NIST, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for a high-precision 360-degree camera module to support over-the-air radio frequency propagation measurements and the creation of digital twins for machine learning and AI applications. This is not a solicitation or request for quotation, and no contractual obligation is intended. The notice seeks information from capable small businesses including SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and VOSB entities under a total small business set-aside, with the applicable NAICS code 334310 for audio and video equipment manufacturing. Respondents must submit a capability statement, limited to five pages, including company profile details such as number of employees, office locations, UEI and Cage Code, the name of the product provider and manufacturer, country of origin, technical specifications demonstrating compliance with the required performance standards, typical lead time for delivery and training, and verification of small business status. The camera module must feature a 360-degree field of view, a frame rate of seven fps or faster, resolution exceeding 60 megapixels, integrated GNSS and IMU sensors with raw data access, 1 TB on-board memory, and NDAA compliance, and must be delivered in a hard storage case. The place of performance is NIST-Boulder, Colorado, with US citizenship required for on-site access and pre-registration mandatory for foreign nationals 30 days in advance. Vendors must maintain active SAM.gov registration, possess a valid ECCN, and submit electronic capability statements by the June 17, 2026 deadline. No pricing, delivery schedule, contract value, inspection criteria, or packaging requirements are specified, as this phase is strictly for market research to inform future acquisition strategies.