Robust Sensing Chips and High-Throughput Multiplex Biosensor Calibrator
ID: PANRSA-25-P-0000005118Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-5090, USA

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS (6625)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/12c364b2834b4e01a05628acc3d045f4/view
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 3, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking contractors to develop Robust Sensing Chips and a High-Throughput Multiplex Biosensor Calibrator aimed at enhancing biological detection calibration capabilities for military applications. The primary objective is to create engineering prototypes that can accurately identify biological warfare agents using advanced laser-induced fluorescence technology, ensuring compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. This initiative is critical for improving the U.S. military's biological defense capabilities, particularly in the context of the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS) and the Joint Biological Tactical Detection System (JBTDS). Interested parties can reach out to Taven Graves at taven.l.graves.civ@army.mil or Martha C. White at martha.c.white8.civ@army.mil for further information, noting that this is a Sources Sought notice and not a request for proposals.

Point(s) of Contact
Taven Graves
taven.l.graves.civ@army.mil
Martha C. White
martha.c.white8.civ@army.mil
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SOW - High Throughput Biosensor Calibrator.pdf
Mar 19, 2025, 8:06 PM UTC
The U.S. Army Product Director for Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (PD-TMDE) is seeking the development of Robust Sensing Chips and a High-Throughput Multiplex Biosensor Calibrator to improve biological detection calibration capabilities for military applications. The aim is to produce engineering prototypes for accurately identifying biological warfare agents using advanced laser-induced fluorescence technology, while ensuring compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. The contractor is tasked with designing, testing, and integrating sensing chips suitable for detecting bioaerosols and delivering an automated system capable of processing multiple samples. Key deliverables include detailed operational documentation, calibration reports for accuracy verification with specific pathogens, and reusable sensing chips with established protocols for functionality and longevity. The project emphasizes the automation of biological detection systems, enabling efficient operation and data analysis. The anticipated timeline for completion is within 24 months of order receipt, and all technical information is classified to protect sensitive operational data for the Department of Defense. Overall, the initiative represents a strategic enhancement in the U.S. military's biological defense capabilities.
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