DRAFT Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS)
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 U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Division has issued a draft Call for Solutions (CFS) for a prototype Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS). This presolicitation seeks "Solution Briefs" under 10 U.S.C. § 4022 and the Army Open Solicitation (AOS) W9128Z-25-S-A002. The Government intends to award multiple Prototype Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs). Inquiries and questions are due by April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This CFS invites interested parties to submit a "Solution Brief" for a prototype BCIS. Detailed requirements are available in the attached documents: "DRAFT- BCIS SOO.docx" and "DRAFT Call for Solutions - BCIS ". The effort falls under Product Service Code 4240 (Safety And Rescue Equipment).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Prototype Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) under 10 U.S.C. § 4022
- CFS Number: W911QY-26-S-BCIS-01
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Questions Due: April 1, 2026, by 1700 Eastern Time
- Published: March 17, 2026
Evaluation
Awards will be made to offerors whose Solution Briefs are determined to be most advantageous to the Government, based on evaluation criteria outlined in Section D of the CFS.
Additional Notes
All inquiries must be submitted via email to both identified POCs. Offerors are limited to one consolidated set of questions. Unauthorized contact with other Government personnel regarding this competition may constitute an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). The Agreements Officer is Dan Adams (dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil) and the Agreements Specialist is Andy Rhodes (andrew.r.rhodes10.civ@army.mil).