Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, specifically the JPM CBRN IEW, is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) for the Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD). This initiative seeks portable systems capable of detecting and identifying vapor and aerosol chemical hazards for use by the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, and Coast Guard. Responses are due by May 3, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The Government requires a portable system for detecting and identifying vapor and aerosol chemical hazards. Key requirements include:
- Portability: One-person portable, weighing <= 18 lbs and <= 0.85 cubic feet.
- Detection: Capable of detecting and identifying vapor and aerosol Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) at very low levels, and aerosol Non-Traditional Agents (NTAs).
- Reliability: Mean Time Between Operational Mission Failure (MTBOMF) of at least 370 hours and Mean Time Between False Alarm (MTBFA) of at least 50 hours.
- Operation: Ability to remotely operate and alarm via a tablet application (TCP/IP, 802.11, ethernet, USB A).
- Power: Capable of continuous operation with host platform or fixed-site power, and 12-hour continuous operation using DoD inventory batteries.
- Documentation: Well-defined operation, maintenance, and training manuals.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable for this RFI.
- Response Due: May 3, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.
- Published: April 2, 2026.
- Agency: Department of the Army, W6QK ACC-APG.
- Place of Performance: Gunpowder, MD, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should submit a brief capabilities statement package (maximum 10 pages, 10pt font) demonstrating their ability to provide the required products/systems. Responses must be unclassified and submitted electronically in PDF format to the technical points of contact (Mike Hughes and Frank Sanchez, as per the RFI document) with the email subject line "RFI: JPM CBRN IEW AVCAD Survey." The capabilities statement should address system description, technology readiness, quality, manufacturing readiness, reliability, maintainability, supportability, operator maintenance, support equipment, technical data rights, facility clearance status, and cost/pricing information for various annual quantities (500, 750, 1000, 3000, 5000).
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation (RFP or RFQ). No costs incurred by responders will be reimbursed, and no Industry Day will be hosted. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged. Any future solicitation will be announced separately on SAM.gov.