Joint Project Manager Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Integrated Early Warning (JPM CBRN IEW) Chemical Hazard Detection and Identification Shipboard Systems

The Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Integration, Information and Early Warning (JPM CBRN IEW) has issued Request for Information (RFI) #W911SR-27-R-SCHD. This market survey seeks to identify technologies capable of detecting and identifying vapor and aerosol chemical hazards for integrated shipboard installation on US Navy and Coast Guard vessels. The proposed solutions will serve as a direct replacement for the currently deployed Improved (Chemical Agent) Point Detection System Lifecycle-Replacement (IPDS-LR). To be considered, proposed systems must have a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5 or higher. Technical requirements include the ability to detect Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs), Non-Traditional Agents (NTAs), and Pharmaceutical Based Agents (PBAs). Additionally, systems must integrate with existing shipboard power and communication networks (serial, copper, and fiber-optic), and withstand harsh maritime environments, including ship shock, vibration, electromagnetic interference, and countermeasure washdown systems. The government is open to single-source, orthogonal, novel, or partnered solutions, even if they only address a portion of the requirements. Interested parties must submit information papers detailing their technology, system compatibility, network capabilities, testing summaries, TRL/MRL estimations, and company details. Submissions must be emailed to Michael Hughes and Frank Sanchez no later than September 10, 2026. Contracting inquiries should be directed to Stacey Jump.