Title: Joint Project Manager Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Integrated Early Warning (JPM CBRN IEW) Independently Qualified and Production Capable Multi-Phase Chemical Sampling Analysis (MPCSA) Survey
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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 the Army's Joint Project Manager Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Integrated Early Warning (JPM CBRN IEW) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for an Independently Qualified and Production Capable Multi-Phase Chemical Sampling Analysis (MPCSA) System. This RFI aims to identify industry and government capabilities for a man-portable system to detect and classify chemical hazards in tactical environments. Responses are due by July 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Government requires a man-portable system capable of identifying and classifying known and unknown liquid, solid, vapor, and aerosol chemical hazards, and quantifying low-level vapor and aerosol hazards. The MPCSA will operate in a dismounted configuration, supporting missions such as post-attack monitoring, base defense, decontamination assurance, dismounted reconnaissance, and field confirmatory chemical analysis worldwide.
Key System Requirements:
- Portability: One-person portable (<= 1.5 cubic feet, <= 40 lbs including batteries).
- Identification/Classification: Detect liquid/solid Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) at nanogram (ng) levels; vapor/aerosol CWAs, Non-Traditional Agents (NTAs), Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs), and Pharmaceutical Based Agents (PBAs) at parts per trillion (ppt) levels.
- Performance: Process >= 20 samples per hour.
- Connectivity: Remote operation, networked to other CBRN detectors, communication via TCP/IP (802.11, Ethernet, USB-C).
- Power: Continuous operation with host power; 4 hours with DoD inventory batteries.
- Reliability: Reproducible and consistent performance in high-volume production.
- Prototype: Ability to produce a prototype by 3rd Quarter FY27.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: July 3, 2026, 05:00 PM ET
- Published: June 3, 2026
- PSC: 6665 - Hazard Detecting Instruments And Apparatus
- NAICS: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States
Submission & Evaluation
Responses will inform JPM CBRN IEW's market research to assess technical and manufacturing readiness. Submissions must be made through the Capability Program Executive Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND) Joint Enterprise Technology Tool (JETT) at https://jacks.jpeocbrnd.army.mil/JETT.
Submission Format: A brief capabilities statement package (max 10 pages, 8.5x11 inches, 10pt font minimum) addressing:
- System description and performance/qualification data.
- TRL assessment (TRL 6 for liquid/solid, TRL 3 for vapor/aerosol).
- Quality/manufacturing readiness, supportability, and cost/pricing for quantities (10, 50, 100, 200 units/year).
- Technical data rights and facility clearance status.
Points of Contact
- General Inquiries: Nathaniel W. Sievers (nathaniel.w.sievers.civ@army.mil, 5206929630)
- Technical Questions: 1st Lt Erich Eifert (erich.j.eifert.mil@army.mil) or 1st Lt Justin Maratea (justin.m.maratea.mil@army.mil)