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, W6QK ACC-APG, on behalf of the Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI). This RFI seeks to identify industry capabilities in developing, testing, and manufacturing miniature sensing elements for chemical and biological threat detection. The goal is to find innovative solutions and assess industry readiness for emerging operational needs. Responses are due by June 17, 2026.
Scope of Interest
CPE CBRND is interested in technologies that meet specific requirements:
- Miniaturized sensing elements capable of class-based sensing for chemical and biological threat agents.
- 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 utilizing Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) techniques. Additional context is provided in document CCDC CBC-TR-1689.
Submission Requirements
Respondents are requested to submit white papers, concept briefs, and technical insights. These submissions should detail the design feasibility, integration paths, operational readiness, and sustainment strategies for solutions meeting the stated criteria. Ideal responses will also include a technical description of the proposed approach, a summary of relevant experience or past performance, estimated timelines and scalability, identified sustainment considerations, potential cost drivers, and risk factors.
Opportunity Details & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, 12:54 PM EDT
- Published: March 31, 2026, 12:51 PM EDT
- PSC: 6665 Hazard-Detecting Instruments And Apparatus
- NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ). No solicitations are available at this time, and no payment will be made for information submitted.