Sources Sought - 360 Degree Camera Module
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 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a 360 Degree Camera Module for its Channel Measurement and Modeling (CMM) project in Boulder, CO. This is market research to determine potential eligible firms and future acquisition methods, including possible small business set-asides. Responses are due by June 17, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
NIST seeks information on vendors that can supply a 360 Degree Camera Module to support standards development and create digital replicas of measurement environments for modeling and AI applications. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to an award. The market research will inform whether a competitive procurement will be conducted and if a small business set-aside is appropriate.
Key Requirements
NIST requires one (1) 360 Degree Camera Module with the following specifications:
- Field-of-view: 360 degrees
- Frame Rate: Maximum 7 frames per second (fps) or faster
- Resolution: Better than 60-megapixel at maximum frame rate
- Integrated Systems: Geospatial navigational satellite system (GNSS) and Inertial Motion Unit (IMU) with user access to raw data
- Memory: 1 TB on-board
- Compliance: NDAA-compliant
- Accessories: Hard storage case
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: June 5, 2026
Set-Aside
No specific set-aside has been determined. This market research will identify if at least two qualified small businesses can fulfill the requirement, which would lead to a small business set-aside. NIST encourages responses from all responsible sources, including large and small businesses (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, VOSB).
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations should submit an electronic capability statement, limited to five (5) pages or less, including:
- Company Profile (employees, office location(s), UEI, CAGE Code).
- Name of company providing the product.
- Name of manufacturer and country of origin of the product.
- Specification sheets and examples of products meeting the attached specifications.
- Typical lead time for delivery, installation, and training.
- Identification and verification of the company’s small business status.
- Any other relevant information for market research.
Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered. Vendors must possess an ECCN and an active UEI number in SAM.gov.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Daniel Kent, daniel.kent@nist.gov, 303-497-6533.