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The Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) in San Diego, CA, plans to award a sole-source contract to INTERNATIONAL FABRIC MACHINES INC., based in Cambridge, MA, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), due to the unique capabilities of the company as the only responsible source. This contract involves the provision of data collected from IFM's computer-fabric shirts during live-fire and drone acoustic events. The deliverables include the data gathered, algorithm-generated predictions, and a technical report assessing the performance of these model algorithms. This work supports the integration of IFM's specialized computer-fabric fibers into standard-issue garments intended for use during live-fire, tactical, and threat-detection operations. The contract has a performance period of 12 months and requires all contractors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with completed FAR and DFARS certifications. The solicitation number is N6311626Q0527, with a response deadline set for June 3, 2026. The contracting organization is part of the Department of Defense, emphasizing the importance of advancing wearable technology for enhanced situational awareness and threat detection in operational environments. Point of contact for this procurement is David L. Hill at NHRC, reachable via email for further inquiries.
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San Diego, CA, 92106, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract and is not a request for proposals. However, the Government shall consider all responses from responsible sources. Naval Health Research Center (NHRC), San Diego, CA, intends to enter into a contract with INTERNATIONAL FABRIC MACHINES INC., CAGE 8L4S7, CAMBRIDGE, MA. The statutory authority for this procurement is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), only one responsible source.
Item/Service Description
This requirement is for data collected by INTERNATIONAL FABRIC MACHINES (IFM) INC.'s computer shirts during live-fire and sUAS/drone acoustic events; predictions output through IFM's algorithms; and a technical report on model algorithm performance. IFM will generate these deliverables in part by supporting integration of its computer-fabric fibers into standard-issue garments; to be worn during live-fire, tactical, and threat-detection data collection events.
Delivery Schedule
12 months.
All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and have fully completed FAR and DFARS representations and certifications. Reference N6311626Q0527 on submissions and include Company Name, Full Address, CAGE Code and Point of Contact information including Name, Phone Number and E-Mail address.
