DoD Issues RFI for Advanced Biometric Wellness Solution

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under Notice ID HT0011-24-RFI-0220 through the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to explore implementing an advanced biometric wellness platform. The initiative follows after the agency’s recent $96 million contract with Oura for biometric monitoring rings and expands the scope to a comprehensive wellness monitoring system.

The DHA’s requirements specify an all-in-one platform capable of using biometric data to guide interventions and monitor workforce wellness across various organizational levels. The system would integrate with wearable biometric devices to collect physiological data, including heart rate variability, sleep patterns, and stress indicators. This approach aligns with the DoD’s broader cybersecurity modernization efforts, which have increasingly incorporated biometric authentication and monitoring capabilities.

A key technical requirement is the platform’s ability to combine physiological data with non-physiological metrics to create a holistic view of workforce wellness. The system must support individual, group, and role-based interventions while maintaining compliance with federal data security standards. These capabilities would enable the DHA to implement evidence-based wellness programs and measure their effectiveness through quantifiable metrics such as improved resilience to stress and reduced turnover rates.

The platform must also feature enterprise-level data visualization capabilities, allowing DHA leadership to monitor wellness metrics across different organizational levels in real-time. This requirement reflects the agency’s move toward data-driven decision-making, similar to recent initiatives by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in implementing AI-powered systems for operational efficiency.

Content delivery functionality represents another critical component, with the platform required to support DHA-developed messages and wellness campaigns. This capability would enable targeted communication based on location, role, or department, facilitating more effective health and wellness initiatives across the organization.

The DHA’s interest in biometric wellness monitoring follows broader trends in federal agency modernization, including the recent implementation of enhanced security measures through the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0. While this RFI does not guarantee an immediate contract award, it signals the DoD’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology for workforce health management.

Interested vendors must submit detailed responses by November 19, 2024, addressing how their solutions meet the outlined requirements. The DHA emphasizes that participation in this RFI process does not guarantee consideration in future solicitations, nor does it provide compensation for administrative costs incurred in responding.

Source: Sam.gov

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November 8, 2024 – by Cass Kennedy