Portable Audiometric Hearing Test System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army is conducting a Sources Sought notice for a Portable Audiometric Hearing Test System for the Alabama Medical Readiness Detachment. This market research aims to identify qualified businesses capable of providing a commercial, boothless system for annual audiometric testing in non-clinical settings. Responses are due April 24, 2026.
Purpose & Background
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research only, not a solicitation. The Alabama Medical Readiness Detachment requires a portable solution for annual audiometric testing to meet Individual Medical Requirements and health assessments, replacing the current Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP) method. The system must be usable in various non-clinical environments without a sound-proof booth. The Government seeks to determine market availability and potential competition, including from small businesses (8(a), VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB).
Required Capabilities
The system must be a self-contained, boothless audiometry system with a high-noise attenuation headset. Key requirements include:
- Clinical & Safety Compliance: FDA registered, meeting ANSI S3.6, OSHA 1910.95, DoDI 6055.12, and IEC 60645-1 standards.
- Hearing Protection Fit Testing: Capability to perform fit testing compliant with ANSI S12.71 and NIOSH standards.
- Cybersecurity: Software must have successfully completed DHA Cyber RMF assessment or possess a comparable DoD Authority to Operate (ATO).
- Service & Calibration: Vendor must be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an OEM-certified entity capable of providing annual calibration, servicing, and software updates.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement, not exceeding ten (10) pages, via email to kathryn.p.graham.civ@army.mil by 4:00 PM CST on April 24, 2026. The statement should include:
- Company information (Name, Address, POC, CAGE, UEI).
- Business size and socioeconomic status under NAICS 334510.
- A detailed technical narrative demonstrating how the proposed product meets all five salient characteristics, including product specifications.
- Evidence of DHA RMF certification or a comparable DoD ATO.
- A statement confirming OEM or OEM-certified status for service and calibration.
- Information on existing GSA Schedule or other Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs).
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only. The Government will not pay for information submitted and will use responses to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future requirement.