RFI - Chemical Indicators program (C-IND)
ID: W911SR-25-R-CINDType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21010-5424, USA

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Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

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https://sam.gov/opp/15a85b1f75e748e894333aab747f6bc4/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Joint Product Manager Chemical Detectors and Mobile Analytics (CDMA) office, is seeking information on commercial and developmental prototypes for a Chemical Indicators program aimed at detecting chemical hazards, including chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs). The focus is on systems that are compact, lightweight, and require minimal power, with the capability to classify chemical threats in under 15 minutes and function effectively in various environmental conditions. This initiative is crucial for enhancing military capabilities in chemical detection, and responses in the form of white papers are due by April 11, 2025. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Louis C. Anderson at louis.c.anderson.civ@army.mil or Phyllis Brown at phyllis.a.brown.civ@army.mil.

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    Louis C. Anderson
    louis.c.anderson.civ@army.mil
    Phyllis Brown
    phyllis.a.brown.civ@army.mil
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    The Joint Project Manager Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Sensors (JPM CBRN SENSORS) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input on commercial and developmental prototypes for detecting chemical hazards, including chemical warfare agents (CWAs), toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), and toxins. The emphasis is on systems that are compact, lightweight, and require minimal power, with functionality in diverse environmental conditions. The targeted prototypes should be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3 or above and can efficiently classify chemical threats in under 15 minutes. Responses are invited in the form of white papers detailing detection methodologies, performance statistics, and production timelines, due by April 11, 2025. The RFI fosters market engagement without committing the government to procure systems; responses will become government property. Overall, the initiative seeks to identify advanced detection technologies for widespread military application, aiming for low-cost solutions with minimal training requirements. This RFI serves as a preliminary step to assess capabilities before potential formal procurement actions.
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