BAA 14-B0003 Standoff Trace Detection

The contract amendment updates the solicitation originally titled BAA 14-B0003 Standoff Trace Detection, which has been renamed to BAA HSHQDC-15-R-B0003, Standoff Explosives Detection on Vehicles (SED-V). This change reflects a shift in focus to vehicle-based explosives detection rather than trace detection more generally. Interested vendors are directed to follow a new link for all current and future information related to this effort, as no additional updates will be provided under the original announcement. The Department of Homeland Security's Contract Administration Services Division oversees this solicitation, which falls under NAICS code 541712, indicating research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. Key contacts for this solicitation include Richard J. Simons, the Contract Specialist, and Carolyn A. Smith, the Contracting Officer, both reachable via a dedicated email address and phone numbers provided for inquiries. The office managing this contract is located in Washington, DC. This presolicitation opportunity was posted in June 2015, and all documentation and updates are accessible through the official federal contracting platform, ensuring transparency and ease of vendor access to relevant materials.