Request for Information (RFI) - Electrochemiluminescence Analyzers and Consumables
ID: W911SR-26-R-ECLBType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21010-5424, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5462ac32973b485bbcc7dfbbb6f4b7f4/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry capabilities for providing electrochemiluminescence analyzers and associated consumables. The primary objective is to identify systems capable of detecting microorganisms, viruses, and microbial toxins, with a critical requirement that the consumable assays can utilize government-furnished capture and detection antibodies. This procurement is essential for enhancing the Army's capabilities in biological detection and analysis. Interested firms are invited to submit their company information and technical capabilities by 5:00 PM EDT on January 16, 2026, to Jemel Hogan and Sarah Eggerling, as this RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for a contract.

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    The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for electrochemiluminescence analyzers and associated consumables. This RFI, published for market research, seeks industry capabilities to provide systems for identifying microorganisms, viruses, and microbial toxins. A key requirement is the ability of consumable assays to incorporate government-furnished capture and detection antibodies. Interested firms must submit company information, technical and manufacturing capabilities, including details on multiplex assays for specific toxins, production capacity, operator protection, and MIL-STD-810 compliance. Submissions should also address whether the product is commercial and any required modifications. All responses, limited to five pages, are due by 5:00 PM EDT on Friday, January 16, 2026, and must be sent electronically to Jemel Hogan and Sarah Eggerling. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.
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