# Validation study and user experience study for a face measuring mobile application

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- Solicitation number: 0000HCCL-2026-95078
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Contracting office: CDC Office of Acquisition Services (75D301)
- NAICS: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Product or service code: R499 Other Professional Services
- First posted: March 20, 2026
- Last posted: March 20, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bd009272367247e59387a90f90859ff0/view

## Description

This contract requires human participant testing to support validation of a mobile application Beta version developed by NIOSH. The primary objective of NIOSH’s validation study is to estimate discrepancies between panel classifications and facial dimension measurements determined by calipers, currently the standard instrument for taking such measurements, and those determined by the mobile application. The contractor shall assist NIOSH in refining the study design and developing test protocols.

The contractor shall recruit test participants of diverse face sizes and races/skin tones, to potentially include some participants whose face/head size fall outside the panels. The contractor shall perform all participant measurements and respirator fit testing. To complement the validation study, the contractor shall work with NIOSH to develop a survey-based user experience study.

Additionally, to accommodate those who do not have access to mobile devices, the contractor shall develop a low-cost face measuring tool (such as a paper-printed ruler or paper face size template) and work with NIOSH to assess the performance of this tool relative to the calipers and mobile application. The contractor shall work closely with NIOSH to ensure the success of this project.

## Publications

- March 20, 2026: Solicitation, due April 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice bd009272367247e59387a90f90859ff0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bd009272367247e59387a90f90859ff0/view

## Points of contact

- Paula Taylor, vga8@cdc.gov, 7704882433

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