Head Impact Mouthguard Monitor
ID: W81K04-26-R-HIMMType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW40M USA HCAJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-5074, USA

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

PSC

DENTAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6520)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bdc0f249c0e845d9893ba5ef9d42bc31/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking sources for the procurement of a Head Impact Mouthguard Monitoring System (IMM) to support the Medical Command (MEDCOM). The IMM is a custom-fit, instrumented mouthguard designed to measure head impact events in both impact sports and military training environments, utilizing accelerometers and angular rate sensors to capture head acceleration data. This procurement is critical for enhancing safety and monitoring in high-impact scenarios, and interested vendors must respond to the Request for Information (RFI) by December 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time, providing details on their capabilities, product specifications, and pricing. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Quina Garrett at quina.s.garrett.civ@health.mil or Walter Epps at walter.o.epps.civ@health.mil.

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    Quina Garrett
    quina.s.garrett.civ@health.mil
    Walter Epps
    walter.o.epps.civ@health.mil
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    W81K04-26-R-HIMM -Impact Mouthguard Monitoring System RFI.pdf
    The Health Readiness Contracting Office (HRCO) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) W81K04-26-R-HIMM to gauge industry interest and capabilities in providing Head Impact Mouthguard Monitors (IMM). This RFI is for market research only and is not a solicitation for a binding contract. The HRCO seeks IMMs that are custom-fit, self-contained, and capable of measuring head acceleration events with specific technical requirements, including accelerometers, angular rate sensors, and a minimum four-hour battery life. The system should operate on a one-time purchase model, not a subscription. Respondents are asked to provide company details, product specifications, pricing, and responses to questions regarding fitting processes, warranty, delivery times, and past experience with the DoD or VA. Responses are due by December 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
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