Opportunity
SAM #NB671020-26-01979
NIST Solicitation for Biometric Suite to Enhance Virtual Reality Studies
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
June 15, 2026
Respond By
June 29, 2026
Identifier
NB671020-26-01979
NAICS
334310, 334419, 541715
NIST's Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program is seeking a Biometric Suite to enhance virtual reality studies for public safety applications. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Communications Technology Laboratory, Advanced Communications Research Group (671.02) - Contact: Daniel Kent - Products Requested: - Embedded Sensor Suite for Virtual Reality - Includes EEG, EOG, and HRV sensors - Capable of providing EEG readings (theta/beta, alpha/theta ratios, PLV), EOG metrics (dwell time, blink rate) - May be standalone or integrated with VR headsets (Varjo XR-3, Quest 3, HTC Vive Vision, Apple Vision Pro) - Quantity: 1 - Wearable Physiological Sensors - Measures heart rate, HRV, GSR, wireless sEMG - Non-invasive, allows free movement, sufficient sEMG sensors (e.g., 4-pack, 8-pack) - Quantity: 1 - Software License - Supports hardware, records biometric sensor data for one participant - Licensing options: perpetual or 3-year subscription - Quantity: 1 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must support evaluation of cognitive load and stress in simulated environments - Sensors must be compatible with leading VR headsets - Delivery required within 30 days after award - 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334310 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments.
Description
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