Handheld Chemical Vapor Collector System Design and Integration

This contract entails the complete design and integration of a portable chemical vapor collector system intended for dismounted tactical operations. The system must comply with stringent size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints while delivering reliable detection capabilities for Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA), Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC), Noxious Toxic Agents (NTA), and Persistent Biological Agents (PBA). The solution aims to enhance field operability by providing an end-to-end, handheld device tailored for real-time threat identification in diverse tactical environments. Issued by the Department of Defense, with performance primarily at Aberdeen Proving Ground, this subcontract opportunity falls under NAICS code 334516, which covers electromagnetic and sensing device manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on June 3, 2026, with a response deadline set for July 3, 2026. The contract focuses on integrating advanced chemical detection technologies into a compact, lightweight platform, meeting the operational demands of military personnel engaged in frontline and reconnaissance missions.