Wireless Frostbite Monitoring System
ID: N6311626Q0508Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTERSAN DIEGO, CA, 92106, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH RESEARCH AND TRAINING; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AN23)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2de343f7339a4ce8b41f024454eb3b88/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) in San Diego, California, intends to award a sole-source contract for the procurement of a Wireless Frostbite Monitoring System. This system includes various components such as socks, gloves, a custom RF reader, cold-resistant batteries, and an Android phone programmed with a monitoring app, all aimed at enhancing frostbite prevention and monitoring capabilities. The contract will be awarded to INTERNATIONAL FABRIC MACHINES INC. under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), and interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses, including company details and contact information, to David L. Hill at david.l.hill4.civ@health.mil. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and complete the necessary FAR and DFARS representations and certifications.

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    david.l.hill4.civ@health.mil
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