Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD)

The Joint Project Manager Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Integrated Early Warning (JPM CBRN IEW) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI W911SR‑26‑R‑AVCAD) to assess market capability for an Independently Qualified and Production‑Ready Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD). Responders must submit a brief capabilities statement (max 10 pages, 8.5 × 11 in., ≥10‑point font) that includes a general description of the prototype/system, production quantity to date, independent performance and qualification data (including tested CWAs, detection levels, and aerosol NTAs), justification that the design meets or exceeds Technology Readiness Level 7, and detailed quality, manufacturing readiness, reliability, maintainability, supportability, obsolescence, and maintenance data (including preventive maintenance intervals, calibration, and required support equipment). Additional required content includes facility clearance status, planned security clearances, anticipated technical data rights, and cost estimates for annual production quantities of 500, 750, 1,000, 3,000, and 5,000 units. Key performance requirements are a one‑person portable configuration (≤0.85 ft³ volume, ≤18 lb weight including batteries), detection and identification of vapor and aerosol traditional CWAs at very low levels, detection of aerosol non‑traditional agents, a Mean Time Between Operational Mission Failure of ≥370 hours, and a Mean Time Between False Alarms of ≥50 hours. The AVCAD must be operable in both dismounted and mounted (e.g., Stryker NBCRV) configurations for tactical worldwide deployment. Submissions are due 08 May 2026, must be unclassified PDFs emailed to Mike Hughes (james.m.hughes88.civ@army.mil) and Frank Sanchez (frank.r.sanchez1.civ@army.mil) with the subject “RFI: JPM CBRN IEW AVCAD Survey.” Proprietary data will be protected, no feedback will be provided beyond receipt acknowledgment, and this RFI does not constitute a solicitation.

Notice ID

9202f6362b67498da34eeb7a85c81be4

Solicitation Number

W911SR-26-R-AVCAD

NAICS Code

5417

Classification Code

AC35