Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD)

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Joint Project Manager Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Integrated Early Warning (JPM CBRN IEW) to determine market capabilities for a portable, independently qualified and production-ready Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD). The government is seeking information to assess technical and manufacturing readiness for potential future full-rate production and deployment of AVCADs in tactical environments worldwide. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or quotes, and any future contract will be announced separately on SAM.gov.

The AVCAD system should be:

• One-person portable (<= 0.85 cubic feet, <= 18 pounds, including batteries).

• Capable of detecting and identifying vapor and aerosol traditional Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) at very low levels.

• Capable of detecting and identifying aerosol Non-Traditional Agents (NTAs) and Pharmaceutical Based Agents (PBAs).

• Have a Mean Time Between Operational Mission Failure (MTBOMF) of at least 370 hours.

• Have a Mean Time Between False Alarms (MTBFA) of at least 50 hours.

• Able to operate remotely and alarm, with TCP/IP communications via 802.11, ethernet, and USB.

• Capable of continuous operation using fixed-site power sources.

• Capable of 12 continuous hours of operation using DoD inventory batteries.

• Include well-defined operation, maintenance, and training manuals.

• Responses are requested by May 8, 2026.

• Submit electronically in PDF format to the provided technical points of contact.

• The subject line of the email should read: "RFI: JPM CBRN IEW AVCAD Survey."

• Submissions should be unclassified.

• A capabilities statement package (max 10 pages, 10pt font) is requested, demonstrating the ability to provide the systems described.

• Content should include a general description of the prototype/system, its Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 7, quality, manufacturing readiness, reliability, maintainability, supportability data, obsolescence issues, maintenance requirements, support equipment, technical data rights, facility clearance status, and cost/pricing information for various quantity increments (500, 750, 1000, 3000, 5000 units per year).

Not applicable for this RFI. Information is sought from companies knowledgeable in chemical detection.

• Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
• The government will handle marked proprietary information accordingly.
• Responses will not be returned.
• The government may share responses with support contractors.
• No feedback is anticipated other than acknowledgement of receipt.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI seeks information to determine market capability and obtain information regarding portable systems capable of detecting and identifying vapor and aerosol chemical hazards (AVCADs). The U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, and Coast Guard will use these systems for various missions including reconnaissance, monitoring, and collective protection.

• One-person portable system (<= 0.85 cubic foot, <= 18 lbs).

• Detect and identify vapor and aerosol Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) at very low levels.

• Detect and identify aerosol Non-Traditional Agents (NTAs).

• Mean Time Between Operational Mission Failure (MTBOMF) of at least 370 hours.

• Mean Time Between False (positive) Alarm (MTBFA) of at least 50 hours.

• Ability to remotely operate and alarm via a tablet application (TCP/IP, 802.11, ethernet, USB A).

• Capable of continuous operation with host platform or fixed-site power.

• 12-hour continuous operation using DoD inventory batteries.

• Well-defined operation, maintenance, and training manuals.

• Responses are requested within 30 days of RFI release.

• Submit electronically in PDF format to the technical points of contact (Mike Hughes and Frank Sanchez).

• Email subject line: "RFI: JPM CBRN IEW AVCAD Survey."

• Responses must be unclassified.

• Submit a brief capabilities statement package (max 10 pages, 10pt font) demonstrating ability to provide the products/systems.

• Content 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 quantities (500, 750, 1000, 3000, 5000 per year).

Not applicable for this RFI.

• This RFI does not constitute an RFP or RFQ. Any future solicitation will be announced separately on SAM.gov.
• No costs incurred by responders will be reimbursed.
• No Industry Day will be hosted.
• Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged.