Wearable Full-Body Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Motion Capture System

The Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting proposals for a wearable full-body inertial measurement unit (IMU) motion capture system under solicitation number NB6710202602024, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, requiring all offerors to self-certify as small businesses and maintain an active Unique Entity ID in SAM.gov. The system must consist of two full-body IMU suits, each with at least 17 sensors operating at a minimum sampling rate of 60 Hz, capable of offline motion capture with a 20-meter operating range and at least three minutes of continuous recording. Performance must meet strict accuracy standards, including a joint angle root mean square error (RMSE) of no more than 5 degrees when referenced to an optical benchmark, and drift performance must be reported. The system must support export of time-series kinematic data, integration with Unity and Unreal Engine, and SMPTE timecode synchronization. Included deliverables also encompass one three-year software license and 20 sizing expansion clothing units in sizes S–XL. All items must be delivered to the place of performance in Boulder, Colorado, 80305, where government personnel will conduct inspection and acceptance within seven business days of delivery. Ownership transfers only upon formal acceptance. Contractors must comply with U.S. citizenship requirements for on-site personnel and pre-register foreign nationals at least 30 days in advance. Export control compliance is mandatory, requiring valid Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) at award. The contract includes up to four option periods for calibration and maintenance services, each potentially extending six months to one year. Proposals must align with three attachments: a Request for Quote, detailed Specifications document, and Provisions and Clauses, with submissions expected electronically via the government procurement portal. Packaging, marking, and barcoding requirements are specified only minimally: each unit must bear a unique serial number and a future NIST property number, with no standards for label durability, placement, or barcoding format provided. No pricing information or estimated contract value is disclosed, and while the contracting office is in Gaithersburg, Maryland, no Point of Contact beyond the primary liaison, Lia M. Arthofer, is listed for technical or administrative coordination.