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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Homeland Security was posted on May 18, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Biosurveillance and Biological Detection Capabilities Request for Information

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70RSAT26RFI000019Federal

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The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, through its Office of Procurement Operations, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) focused on biosurveillance and biological detection capabilities. This RFI is strictly for market research and information gathering, with no obligation for the government to proceed with procurement or issue a solicitation. It is intended to explore technological options and industry capabilities to aid future strategic planning and acquisition decisions. Responses to this RFI are voluntary, and participation will not affect eligibility for any subsequent contracts. The government will not cover costs related to response preparation or demonstrations. All entities, including small, medium, and large businesses, academic institutions, federally funded research centers, national laboratories, and nontraditional technology developers, are encouraged to respond. Proprietary or sensitive information must be clearly marked when submitted, and the government aims to avoid receiving such information unless appropriately identified. The collected information will support DHS's ongoing research, development, technology assessment, and operational planning. The deadline for submission is June 5, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time, and responses should reference the solicitation number in the subject line and be sent via email to the specified government point of contact. The government may also conduct follow-up meetings, technical exchanges, or demonstrations as part of its market research efforts.

General Info

DHS seeks voluntary biosurveillance technology input for market research by June 5, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Sci Technology Acq Division

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) View NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Attachment Request for Information Biosurveillance and Biological Detection Capabilities

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Sci Technology Acq Division
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of Homeland Security → Sci Technology Acq Division
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA
Contacts
OPO Industry Liaison
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THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), issues this Request for Information on behalf of the DHS Science and Technology Directorate. (See Attachment.) 


This Request for Information is issued solely for information and market research planning purposes. This Request for Information shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. This is NOT a Request for Quotations or Proposals. No solicitation document exists, and the Government may or may not issue a formal solicitation as a result of responses received to this Request for Information.


The Government will not pay for any response or demonstration expenses. All costs incurred responding to this Request for Information will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Failure to respond to this Request for Information will not preclude participation in any future solicitation. Any information received may be used by the Government for planning purposes and may become part of Government market research documentation.


Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or sensitive information. The Government’s explicit intent, in this Request for Information, is to avoid receipt of proprietary data, trade secrets, business-sensitive information, or information considered confidential under 18 U.S.C. §1905 unless appropriately marked.


No decision has yet been made regarding the small business strategy for any potential future acquisition activity. All businesses, including small, medium, and large businesses, academic institutions, federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), national laboratories, nontraditional technology developers, and other organizations are encouraged to respond.


The information provided in this Request for Information is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:


All information received will be treated as market research information and may be used in Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate program documentation, strategic planning, technology assessments, operational experimentation planning, architecture development, requirements analysis, and future acquisition planning activities.


Proprietary information submitted as part of responses should be clearly marked and identified as PROPRIETARY.


The Government reserves the right to hold one-on-one meetings, technical exchanges, demonstrations, or follow-up discussions as part of its market research activities.


QUESTIONS:


The Government will not provide answers to questions on this RFI.


DUE DATE:


The due date for the submission of responses to this RFI is 5:00 PM Eastern Time on June 5, 2026.  Responses shall include “RFI - 70RSAT26RFI000019 - Biosurveillance and Biological Detection Capabilities” in the subject and sent via email to the following address: opoindustryliaison@hq.dhs.gov