Opportunity
SAM #N6311626Q0527
Sole Source Notice: Wearable Gunshot and Drone Detection Data and Technical Report from International Fabric Machines Inc.
Buyer
Naval Health Research Center
Posted
May 26, 2026
Respond By
June 03, 2026
Identifier
N6311626Q0527
NAICS
541715, 541690, 541330
This notice announces a sole-source procurement by the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) for wearable gunshot and drone detection data and technical reporting from International Fabric Machines Inc. (IFM). - Sole-source contract to International Fabric Machines Inc. (IFM), CAGE 8L4S7, Cambridge, MA - Data collection using IFM's computer shirts during live-fire and drone acoustic events - Includes algorithmic predictions output from IFM's proprietary algorithms - Technical report on model algorithm performance - IFM will support integration of computer-fabric fibers into standard-issue garments for tactical and threat-detection data collection - 12-month period of performance - No specific product part numbers or quantities listed; focus is on data, algorithmic predictions, and technical reporting services - Notice issued under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for only one responsible source - Place of performance: Naval Health Research Center, 140 Sylvester Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
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.