Biosurveillance and Biological Detection Capabilities Request for Information
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the Science and Technology Directorate, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather details on current, emerging, developmental, or operational capabilities related to homeland security biosurveillance and biological detection missions. This RFI aims to understand market offerings to protect the American public from evolving biological threats. Responses are due by June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The DHS is interested in capabilities that support:
- Detection and identification of known or unknown biological threats, including those enhanced by biotechnology.
- Integrated biosurveillance and situational awareness for biological awareness and decision-making.
- Rapid methods for confirming biological incidents and providing insights (e.g., virulence, antimicrobial susceptibility).
- Biological incident risk analytics.
- Scalable and interoperable biosurveillance ecosystems.
Specific areas include detecting known biological threats, identifying unknown or anomalous biological activity, rapid validation and characterization, and supporting interoperable biosurveillance architectures. Capabilities operating under challenging conditions (dynamic population movement, incomplete information, adversarial manipulation) are of particular interest.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified for this RFI; all businesses (small, medium, large), academic institutions, FFRDCs, national laboratories, and non-traditional technology developers are encouraged to respond.
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: May 18, 2026
Evaluation
This is solely for information and market research planning purposes. Responses will be used for program documentation, strategic planning, technology assessments, and future acquisition planning. This is not a Request for Quotations or Proposals, and the Government may or may not issue a formal solicitation.
Additional Notes
Proprietary or sensitive information should be clearly marked. The Government will not pay for response expenses and will not answer questions regarding this RFI. The Government reserves the right to hold one-on-one meetings, technical exchanges, or demonstrations as part of its market research activities. Responses should not exceed twenty (20) typewritten pages and must be submitted via email to opoindustryliaison@hq.dhs.gov with the specified subject line.