Shock data recorder and accelerometers

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Hood is procuring specialized shock data recorders and accelerometers—electronic test and measurement instruments designed for motion, impact, acceleration, and balance testing. The procurement encompasses six primary line items: 36 SLICE6 AIR units with advanced sensing capabilities, 42 six-channel sensor cable assemblies, 84 fifteen-foot sensor extension cables, 84 triaxial piezoresistive accelerometers, 9 DS-4 racks for simultaneous data acquisition downloads, and 10 interface device cable kits. Key technical requirements include a compact 2" x 2" x 2" housing, 500g shock rating, 10,000Hz sample rate, real-time streaming capabilities, time synchronization for up to 4 data acquisition units, standalone recorder functionality, and NIST calibration traceability. The equipment must support comprehensive interfacing options through ethernet and various connectivity modules for the III Corps Warfighter Exercise. Interested contractors must submit a five-page capabilities statement by January 2, 2026 at 1300 Central Standard Time to the designated points of contact, Krista DuBose and Lucy Bonner.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, welcoming participation from 8(a) firms, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, HUBZone, and Small Disadvantaged Business concerns. No incumbent contractor or current contract value information has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The procurement includes provisions for a 15% initial benchstock of replacement parts for cables, adapters, and accelerometers to support field operations. Respondents should address their company details, small business status, relevant NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), interest in serving as prime or subcontractor, previous experience with similar equipment, pricing information, and recommendations for structuring requirements to facilitate small business participation. The pre-solicitation notice also invites input on Performance Work Statement and Performance Requirements Summary considerations to ensure the contract structure promotes competition among qualified small businesses.