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Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS)

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W911QY-26-S-BCIS-01Federal

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The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (Natick Division), has issued a sources-sought solicitation (W911QY-26-S-BCIS-01) to develop a prototype Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS). This effort, authorized under the prototype Other Transaction Authority (OTA) of 10 U.S.C. § 4022, seeks innovative, modular, field-installable kits capable of converting existing USAF positive-pressure TMT60 tent shelters into negative-pressure, multi-patient isolation units for managing patients with High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID). Key technical thresholds include maintaining a differential negative pressure of -2.5 Pa, achieving at least 12 air changes per hour, and ensuring filtration efficiency of 99.97% for 0.3-micron particles. The solution must be compatible with and reversible for the standard TMT60 shelter, supporting operational needs such as patient access, power requirements, noise control, environmental resilience per MIL-STD-810, and compliance with electromagnetic interference limits per MIL-STD-461. The acquisition is structured as a two-step OTA process designed to encourage participation from traditional and non-traditional defense contractors and small businesses. Step one requires submission of a Solution Brief outlining the technical approach, feasibility, innovation, and a Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate, accompanied by a supporting data package. Selected respondents will be invited to submit detailed proposals in step two. Awards will be made on a best-value trade-off basis, balancing threshold technical performance with favorable non-mandatory factors such as system weight, packaging, setup times, and lifecycle costs. The Government will conduct inspections and acceptance at designated CONUS locations with performance verified through government tests and demonstrations. Deliverables include prototypes developed to a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 in Phase I and TRL 7 in Phase II, along with comprehensive documentation including Safety Assessment Reports, operator manuals, and compliance certifications such as the Berry Amendment. The solicitation emphasizes Government Unlimited Rights to technical data and requires disclosures related to data rights, production capacity, and compliance. Follow-on production of up to 15 units may be awarded non-competitively contingent on successful prototype demonstration. Submission deadline is June 9, 2026, with proposal communications handled via specified contracting officer email contacts.

General Info

DoD seeks prototypes converting USAF tents into negative-pressure isolation units for infectious disease management.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

MA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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DRAFT BCIS Statement of Objective (SOO)

DOCX•soo

BCIS+CFS+-+Final+26MAY2026.docx

DOCX

BCIS Statement of Objective Final Rev 1 29MAY2026

DOCX•soo

Industry Day Q&A for BCIS and Related Systems

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BCIS Statement of Objective Final 29MAY2026

PDF•soo

DRAFT Call for Solutions - Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS) W911QY-26-S-BCIS-01

DOCX•call-for-solutions

BCIS Statement of Objective Final 26MAY2026

DOCX•soo

CFS W911QY-26-S-BCIS-01 Biological Containment Isolation System

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Questions and Answers for TMT60 BCIS Solutions Solicitation

DOCX•q-and-a

BCIS+SOO+-+Final+26MAY2026.docx

DOCX

JPM CBRN Protection Industry Day 1-1 Schedule

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick
Contacts2 people available
OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA
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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick
Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA
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Dan Adams
contact@example.gov
Andrew R. Rhodes
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Full Description

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Updated 11 June


  1. Update response date
  2. Add information regarding site visit to section 1 (June 30th)


Solicitation Number: W911QY-26-S-BCIS-01
Parent Solicitation: W9128Z-25-S-A002 (Army Open Solicitation)
Link to Parent: https://sam.gov/opp/476c4481dc56499c9b1d9c6a9ce745a9/view


Title: Prototype Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS)


Response Date: 23 June 2026, 1700 EST


Issuing Office: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Division, on behalf of the Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Protection (JPM CBRN P).


1. Synopsis & Core Requirement


The Government seeks prototype solutions for a Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022, Other Transaction Authority (OTA). The objective is to acquire a modular, field-installable kit to convert the existing USAF TMT60 positive-pressure tent shelter into a negative-pressure, multi-patient isolation system for managing patients with High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID).


At a minimum, proposed solutions must be able to meet the following critical threshold requirements:


  • Negative Pressure: -2.5 Pa (≈ -0.01 in. w.g.) differential

  • Air Exchange: ≥12 Air Changes per Hour (ACH)

  • Filtration: 99.97% efficiency for 0.3-micron particles

  • Compatibility: Must integrate with and be reversible for the standard TMT60 tent system



1.2 Notice of On-Site Equipment Viewing

To assist vendors in preparing their Responses to this Solicitation (RSPs), the Government has scheduled an on-site equipment viewing of the TMT60 shelter at Fort Detrick, MD.


  • Date: June 30, 2026

  • Time: 0900 to 1200 EDT


Access Requirements & Security Protocols


All vendor representatives must strictly adhere to the following installation security protocols to be granted entry:


Access Requirements & Security Protocols:
To attend the viewing, all vendor representatives must strictly adhere to the following installation security protocols:


  • Approved Visit Request: Vendors must submit and receive an approved visit request prior to arrival. Please coordinate all submissions with the Contracting Officer or Specialist.

  • Installation Visitor Guidance: Please review and follow the specific access instructions detailed on the Fort Detrick Visitor Center Portal: https://home.army.mil/detrick/my-fort/visitors

  • Citizenship Restriction: Access is restricted to U.S. Citizens only. No Foreign Nationals will be permitted on-site.




2. Acquisition Approach & Submission Instructions


This acquisition will be conducted as a two-step process with the intent to award multiple Prototype OTAs. This approach encourages participation from non-traditional defense contractors and small businesses.


  • Step 1: Solution Briefs: Interested parties are invited to submit a Solution Brief package. This initial submission consists of two files:


    1. A Solution Brief (15-page limit) detailing the technical merit, credibility, feasibility, and innovation of the proposed solution. This brief must include a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate.

    2. A Supporting Data Package (no page limit) with evidence to substantiate all claims.

  • Step 2: Request for Solution Proposal (RSP): Select offerors will be invited to submit a full proposal.


All Solution Brief packages must be submitted via email to the Points of Contact listed below no later than the response date and time. Full details are in the attached CFS document.


3. Attachments


  • BCIS CFS - Final 26MAY2026.docx (Call for Solutions)

  • BCIS SOO - Final 26MAY2026.docx (Statement of Objectives)

  • Q&A 


4. Points of Contact (Email submissions to both)


  • Agreements Officer: Dan Adams (dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil)

  • Agreements Specialist: Andy Rhodes (andrew.r.rhodes10.civ@army.mil

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