AI-Embedded Computer Fabrics Sensor Garment Testing

The Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) in San Diego, California, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract to International Fabric Machines Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, for AI-embedded computer fabrics sensor garment testing. This procurement falls under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) per FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(ii) and is being conducted by the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command. The notice emphasizes that while this is not a request for proposals, the government will consider all responses from responsible sources. The contract opportunity is classified under NAICS code 325220 for Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing and PSC code 8415 for Clothing, Special Purpose.

The contract encompasses four key deliverables related to advanced sensor garment technology and artificial intelligence applications for military training purposes. These include data collection through IFM computer shirts with AI model predictions, annotated videos of marksmanship behavior, technical reports on predictive model performance, and initial data visualization software solutions such as Android applications. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and have completed FAR and DFARS representations and certifications. Interested parties must submit responses by July 16, 2025, referencing contract number N63116-25-Q-0550 and including complete company information, CAGE code, and point of contact details. The procurement appears designed to advance military training effectiveness through wearable technology that can monitor and analyze soldier performance in real-time.