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

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking information from industry regarding the availability of wearable, full-body Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) motion capture systems capable of operating without fixed optical camera infrastructure. This notice, identified as NB671020-26-02024, is a sources sought action for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, obligation, or commitment to procure. NIST requires two portable systems for use at its Boulder, Colorado facility and anticipates delivery, installation, and training to occur within 30 days of order receipt. Responses must be submitted by July 16, 2026, and are limited to ten pages excluding cover pages and standard commercial pricing data. Submissions must include company details, size certification under NAICS 334310, SAM.gov registration status, and suggestions for improving the draft specifications. Respondents are invited to propose equitable evaluation factors, provide catalog pricing for reference, indicate compliance with subcontracting limits if the acquisition were set aside for small businesses, and disclose any existing GSA or federal contracts. Teaming arrangements must include information for all participating entities. All submissions must avoid proprietary, classified, or sensitive content. NIST reserves the right to use all provided information for acquisition planning, follow up with respondents, or publish a formal solicitation on SAM.gov or GSA eBuy. No payment or feedback is guaranteed for responses, and late submissions will not be considered.