CTMM-SAM-gov Attachment 1.docx

Request for Information

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ); IT IS STRICTLY A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). NEITHER UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS NOR ANY OTHER KINDS OF OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI. NO CONTRACT/ORDER WILL BE AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this RFI notice is to gain market knowledge. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract/order or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's solution and qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a synopsis and/or solicitation may or may NOT be published at a future date and time.

1.0 RFI Number HT9427-26-RFI-706

2.0 RFI Issuing Office: Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Medical Research & Development Contracting Division 2, Contracts Branch 7

3.0 RFI Title: Canine Thermal Model and Monitor (CTMM)

4.0 Agency: Operational Medical Systems (OPMED)

5.0 OFFICE: Warfighter Protection and Acute Care Project Management Office (WPAC PMO)

6.0 LOCATION: Fort Detrick, MD

7.0 Contract/Order Type: Unknown

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201 "Exchange with industry before receipt of proposals," this RFI is for information and planning purposes only at this time and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Defense Health Agency (DHA), DHACA, OPMED, WPAC PMO or any collaborative Department of Defense (DoD) activities.

This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and is neither to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. Currently, no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED OR RETURNED

Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offer will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. In keeping with the standards of FAR Part 10, the Government may request additional information from responders. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI or any follow-up information request. All information received in response to this RFI or any follow-up information request that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future request for proposal will not be entertained.

8.0 Background: Portfolio Acquisition Executive – Medical Products (PAE MP), headquartered at Fort Detrick, Maryland. PAE MP’s mission is to preserve and protect the lives of Warfighters by developing new drugs, vaccines, devices and medical support equipment to ensure readiness and the highest quality of medical care for Department of Defense (DoD) personnel. The DHA OPMED Warfighter Readiness, Performance, and Brain Health (WRPBH) Program Office accelerates maturation and transition of maintainable sensing capabilities from the research community to fielding in order to enhance Service member performance, lethality, and survivability.

9.0 Objective and Scope: Military Working Dogs (MWDs) provide critical capabilities in operations, which include assisting with patrols, combat tracking, and detection of mines, explosives, and narcotics. Like all canines, MWDs can be susceptible to heat injuries. The Canine Thermal Model and Monitor (CTMM) effort seeks to reduce heat injuries in MWDs through near real-time monitoring of MWD core body temperature. CTMM will leverage data collected from this canine thermal monitor along with environmental conditions (e.g., humidity, temperature), measured activity level, and geolocation data to optimize tactical deployment, mitigate environmental casualties, and preserve these high value combat assets. Through this RFI, WRPBH is seeking information on canine thermal and environmental monitors and enhanced engineering solutions to inform and guide CTMM development and fielding.

This RFI seeks to:

1. Provide information on your relevant wearable canine health monitoring products including products used to monitor canine:

0. Activity (e.g., using accelerometry)

0. Core Body Temperature

0. Environmental Conditions (Please describe the environmental and hazard sensing capabilities your system may have.)

0. Geolocation

1. Please describe what networking capabilities your system may have and any Application Programing Interfaces (APIs) or Software Development Kits (SDKs) that are available for use.

1. Describe how sensor data is transmitted to a handler EUD, including protocol, range, power profile, and performance in RF-degraded environments.

1. Describe data rights options you would consider, including but not limited to limited rights, Government Purpose Rights, or commercial licensing models for the platform, APIs, and integration artifacts.

1. Please describe the encryption and cyber security capabilities of your system.

1. Provide information on your system through publications, articles, and reports on the commercial capabilities, intended uses, and accuracy in monitoring canine health.

1. Identify gaps between existing canine monitoring capabilities and specialized MWD needs for health monitoring in training and operational environments that your system provides.

1. Provide how your system could assist with the reduction of MWD heat injury.

1. Identify research on and technologies for canine heat injury prevention solutions.

1. Provide information how your system meets industry, academia, and other federal agencies’ standards on the availability of canine health monitoring.

1. Provide information on assessing the signs of canine thermal stress and environmental factors contributing to thermal stress (hot/cold temperature).

1. Provide engineering factors such as:

9. The maximum and minimum operating temperature of your system.

9. The material composition of your system.

9. Relevant engineering tests performed (drop tests, strength tests, tensile tests, etc.).

9. Relevant manufacturing capability/sustainment cost information for your system.

9. Does your system utilize a single, integrated on-animal sensor unit that transmits data directly to a handler's End User Device (EUD) (e.g., via RFID without requiring a separate, handheld interrogator)?

10.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Entities interested in submitting a response must furnish a Capabilities Statement. The subject header of the email for submission of questions and/or the RFI response shall be “RFI Response: HT9427-26-RFI-706 Canine Thermal Model and Monitor (CTMM).” All information regarding capabilities statements or any other proprietary information related to this RFI shall be marked appropriately. Electronic files shall not exceed 20MB. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Submission shall include the following information:

10.1 Capabilities Statement: The Capabilities Statement shall clearly address the following topics:

a. Please provide information about the desired characteristics (the 10 characteristics identified in Section 9.0).

b. Please discuss the ability to, or potential ability to, have the desired characteristics (the 10 characteristics identified in Section 9.0). Please address each of the 10 characteristics. If a desired characteristic is thought to be unattainable or irrelevant to intended use, please explain why.

c. Complete CTMM-SAM-gov Attachment 1.

10.2 Required Information: Fill in the table below when responding to this RFI.

RFI Number

Company Name

Company Address

Point of Contact

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Tax Identification Number (TIN)

CAGE Code

Unique Entity ID

Company Web Page

Company Location(s)

Company is / is not a Small Business

Company is / is not SAM Registered

Other Socio-Economic Classifications (e.g. 8(a), HUB Zone, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned)

If 8(a), date that the company graduates from the program

Please list Government Contracts, Grants, Assistance Agreements, Other Transaction Authority (OTAs), etc. held.

Does the company hold any patents or intellectual property related to this product?

10.3 Response Due Date: Interested parties shall submit the RFI response electronically by 1400 local time on 3 August 2026 via email to:

Jeanette Collins, jeanette.m.collins4.civ@health.mil Email Subject/Title: RFI Response: HT9427-26-RFI-706 Canine Thermal Model and Monitor (CTMM)

11.0 CONFIDENTIALITY: All 'Proprietary', 'Classified', 'Confidential', or 'Sensitive' information shall be marked as such and will be treated accordingly. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

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