Request for Information: CPE CBRND Seeking Miniature Sensing Elements for Chemical and Biological Threat Detection
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 Defense / Department of the Army, specifically the Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND) and its Joint Project Manager for CBRN Integrated Early Warning (JPM CBRN IEW), has issued a Request for Information (RFI). This RFI seeks to identify current industry capabilities in the development, testing, and manufacturing of miniature sensing elements for chemical and biological threat detection. This is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are requested by June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The CPE CBRND is surveying industry capabilities for miniature sensing elements that meet the following criteria:
- Miniaturized sensing elements capable of class-based sensing of chemical and biological threat agents with sufficient specificity to suppress signals from environmental interferants common in urban and battlefield situations.
- Transduction mechanisms and integrated components that adhere to constraints on size, complexity, cost, and power budget.
- Scalable manufacturing methods using Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) techniques.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET
- Published: March 31, 2026
- PSC Recommendation: 6665 Hazard-Detecting Instruments and Apparatus
- NAICS Recommendation: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Evaluation
This RFI is solely for market research, information, and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue one. The U.S. Government will not pay for information submitted, nor will it compensate respondents for costs incurred. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP/RFQ.
Additional Notes
Respondents should submit white papers, concept briefs, and technical insights detailing design feasibility, integration paths, operational readiness, and sustainment strategies. Ideal responses will include technical descriptions, relevant experience, estimated timelines, scalability, sustainment considerations, potential cost drivers, and risk factors. Reference document CCDC CBC-TR-1689 provides additional context. The effort is supported by JSTO-CBD and DEVCOM CBC.