Joint Project Manager Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Integrated Early Warning (JPM CBRN IEW) Independently Qualified and Production Capable Chemical Vapor Collector Survey

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army's Joint Project Manager Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Integrated Early Warning (JPM CBRN IEW) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify independently qualified and production-capable Chemical Vapor Collectors. The Government seeks a handheld/positionable system for full-rate production and worldwide deployment in tactical environments. Responses are due by July 3, 2026.

Scope of Work

JPM CBRN IEW requires a system capable of collecting and/or preconcentrating known and unknown vapor and aerosol chemical hazards for analysis by mass spectrometers or similar analytical capabilities. These Chemical Vapor Collectors will operate in a dismounted configuration to support missions such as post-attack monitoring, base defense, decontamination assurance, demasking, dismounted reconnaissance, and field confirmatory chemical analysis in forward operating locations.

Key requirements include:

• Portability: Hand portable, weighing less than 8 pounds and occupying less than 0.15 cubic feet (including batteries).
• Operational Duration: Capable of collecting/pre-concentrating for up to 6 continuous hours.
• Sample Transfer: Ability to transfer collected samples to analytical equipment.
• Collection Targets: Must collect low levels of Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs), Novel Threat Agents (NTAs), Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs), and Public Health Biological Agents (PBAs).
• Connectivity: Ability to operate remotely and integrate with other CBRN detectors.
• Durability: Weather resistant and capable of operating in inclement weather.
• Power: 6 continuous hours of operation using DoD inventory batteries; capable of continuous operation with host platform or fixed-site power.
• Production: Reproducible and consistent performance across high-volume production.
• Documentation: Well-defined operation and maintenance manuals, and training materials.
• Prototype: Ability to produce a prototype by 3QFY27.

Information Requested from Industry

Responders should submit a capabilities statement (maximum 10 pages) addressing:

• System description, quantity produced, and independent performance data.
• Capture and release efficiencies.
• How the system meets or exceeds Technology Readiness Level 3.
• Quality, manufacturing readiness, reliability, maintainability, and supportability data.
• Supportability and obsolescence issues.
• Maintenance, calibration, and support equipment requirements.
• Technical data rights.
• Facility clearance status and personnel security clearances.
• Cost or pricing information for quantity increments (25, 100, 250, 500 units).

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
• Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
• Response Due: July 3, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
• Published: June 3, 2026
• Place of Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (for government office; system deployment worldwide)
• Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
• NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)

Submission Instructions

Responses must be submitted through the JETT Platform at https://jacks.jpeocbrnd.army.mil/JETT. For submission issues, contact the JETT team at usarmy.apg.dod-jpeo-cbrnd.mbx.jett@army.mil.

Points of Contact

• Primary (General): Nathaniel W. Sievers (nathaniel.w.sievers.civ@army.mil, 520-692-9630)
• Technical Questions: 1st Lt Erich Eifert (erich.j.eifert.mil@army.mil) and 1st Lt Justin Maratea (justin.m.maratea.mil@army.mil).