Request for Information (RFI) - BIQ Industry Day Announcement
ID: BIQ_Industry_Day_AnnouncementType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0e192156015148c081ff1ddbfa1125a3/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is hosting an Industry Day focused on Biocontainment, Isolation, and Quarantine (BIQ) requirements, scheduled for February 11–12, 2026, in Stafford, Virginia. This event aims to engage industry members regarding the Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS), Portable Patient Transport System (PPTS), and Shipboard Isolation System (SIS), facilitating discussions on current and future needs while gathering market research on existing technologies. These systems are critical for providing safe transport and isolation of individuals with highly contagious infectious diseases (HCIDs) in various environments, including field and shipboard settings. Interested participants must register via the Joint Enterprise Technology Tool (JETT) by January 28, 2026, with foreign attendees required to register by January 8, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Peter W. Stahley at peter.w.stahley.civ@army.mil or Dan Adams at dan.l.adams2.civ@mail.mil.

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    Peter W. Stahley
    peter.w.stahley.civ@army.mil
    Dan Adams
    dan.l.adams2.civ@mail.mil
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    CPE CBRND and JPM CBRN Protection are hosting an Industry Day on February 11–12, 2025, in Stafford, VA, focusing on Biocontainment, Isolation, and Quarantine (BIQ) requirements. This event will cover the Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS), Portable Patient Transport System (PPTS), and Shipboard Isolation System (SIS). The goal is to engage with industry members, inform them about current and future needs, and gather market research on existing technologies. Attendees must register via CPE CBRND's Joint Enterprise Technology Tool (JETT) by January 28, 2026, with foreign attendees needing to register by January 8, 2026. Participants are also encouraged to upload their RFI responses to JETT, specifically noting “BCIS/PPTS/SIS RFI” in the RFI# field. Draft Request for Proposals for these systems are expected by February 1, 2026. The BCIS will provide a transportable, negative-pressure, field-deployable isolation area for individuals with highly contagious infectious diseases (HCIDs). The PPTS is a man-portable system for single, non-ambulatory patient transport, featuring a negative-pressure enclosure and air filtration. The SIS is designed for quick erection on ships to isolate infectious patients, also featuring a negative-pressure enclosure and air filtration.
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