Joint Project Manager Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Sensors (JPM CBRN Sensors) Independently Qualified and Production Ready Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD) Survey
ID: W911SR-24-R-AVCADType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21010-5424, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesT (54171)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SVCS; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP (AC35)

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https://sam.gov/opp/deab60759a3b4ec0a9c5c8a2a53e06e7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense is seeking a portable Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD) for various defense applications through a presolicitation notice. The Army, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, and Coast Guard require a system to detect and identify chemical hazards in tactical environments, with the ability to switch between dismounted and mounted configurations. This lightweight and compact system, weighing up to 18 pounds and fitting within a specific size constraint, must identify traditional chemical warfare agents and aerosol non-traditional agents efficiently. The request for information aims to gather market capabilities and insights into potential systems, focusing on their technical and manufacturing readiness. Respondents are asked to provide detailed system information and pricing to help the government make informed procurement decisions. No formal commitments are implied. Interested parties should contact Stacey L. Jump for more information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stacey L. Jump
    stacey.l.jump.civ@army.mil
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    AVCAD_RFI_Final 07AUG2024.pdf
    The government issues a Request for Information (RFI) to assess the market capability and seek information on a specific chemical detection system. The focus is on developing a portable Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD) for various defense applications. The primary objective is to procure a system that can detect and identify vapor and aerosol chemical hazards, meeting stringent performance specifications. This dismounted and mounted system must be designed for worldwide tactical operations. Additionally, it should have the capability for remote operation and alarming via a tablet application. Key requirements include a lightweight and compact design, with a maximum size of 0.85 cubic feet and a weight of 18 pounds, while offering continuous operation with different power sources. The AVCAD must detect traditional Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) and aerosol Non-Traditional Agents (NTAs) at low levels, with stringent Mean Time Between Operational Mission Failure and Mean Time Between False Alarm standards. Respondents to the RFI are asked to provide detailed information on their systems' technology readiness, quality, and reliability, along with pricing details for different quantity increments. The government seeks to gather this information to make informed decisions about future procurement and deployment. No formal contract commitments are implied through this RFI.
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