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Handheld Explosive Trace Detector (ETD)
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The Rhode Island Army National Guard is conducting market research under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 10 to identify commercial-off-the-shelf handheld Explosive Trace Detectors capable of detecting trace levels of a broad range of explosives including PETN, RDX, TNT, Dynamite, Semtex, C-4, Black Powder, Ammonium Nitrate, and Urea Nitrate at or above the nanogram level. The device must feature dual-mode sampling with non-contact vapor sniffing and particulate swabbing, weigh no more than six pounds, operate continuously for at least eight hours within temperature ranges of 50°F to 90°F, and be ruggedized with an IP54 or higher protection rating. It must deliver audible, visual, and vibration alerts, include on-screen prompts and training videos, and store a minimum of 1,000 detection records that can be exported via USB or Wi-Fi. The system must come with a minimum one-year manufacturer’s warranty covering both parts and labor, and the vendor must provide either virtual or in-person training for at least two personnel. All submissions must include the manufacturer name and model number, identification of the detection technology, availability under GSA MAS or open market, standard lead time after order receipt, compliance with the Buy American Act, country of origin, and disclosure of any required software or threat library subscriptions and resulting functional limitations. The activity is specifically seeking responses from organizations registered in SAM with their Cage Code or UEI, and must indicate whether they qualify as a certified small business under 8A, WOSB, Hubzone, or SDVOSB programs. Proprietary information submitted will be safeguarded and not released outside government channels. No pricing information is to be included. Responses must be submitted via email to the designated point of contact by 1200 EST on June 3, 2026. This notice serves solely as a market research tool and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or binding commitment from the government. No funds are available for preparing responses, and failure to respond will not preclude participation in any future formal solicitation, which will be posted on the Government-Wide Point of Entry. The applicable NAICS code is 334519 with a size standard of 600 employees, and the place of performance is East Greenwich, Rhode Island.
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East Greenwich, RI, USASet-Aside
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THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, OFFER, OR PROPSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), IF ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT.
This notice is for Market Research only in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 10 to determine the capability of potential sources.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG) requires a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) handheld Explosive Trace Detector (ETD). The system must be lightweight, capable of sustained standalone operation, and designed to detect a wide variety of explosive compounds at trace levels to ensure the safety of mailroom personnel and facilities. The minimum capabilities required for the Handheld Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) sought are included in the attached “Salient Characteristics” document
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: If your organization has the potential capability to provide the above, submit a capabilities statement to include the following information at a minimum:
1. Organization name, organization address as registered in SAM, Cage Code/UEI Number, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and
2. Please state if you are certified Small Business (8A, WOSB, Hubzone or SDVOSB).
The NAICS applicable to this Sources Sought is 334519: Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing; Size standard: 600 Employees
3. Identify the specific device you are proposing (manufacturer name and model number). Provide a brief description of the detection technology (e.g., IMS, fluorescent polymer, etc.) and indicate whether the item is currently available under your GSA MAS contract (specify Schedule and SIN, e.g. SIN 334519, if applicable) or open market, or both.
4. What is the standard lead time for your proposed device after receipt of order?
5. Is your proposed device Buy American Act compliant? What is the Country of Origin (COO) for the device offered?
6. Does your solution require any ongoing software or threat library subscription fees to remain fully functional? If so, what capabilities degrade without a subscription?
All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.
All qualified business concerns are encouraged to respond. Questions regarding the requirement are also encouraged. The deadline for response to this request is no later than 1200, EST, 03 June 2026.
All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to Stephanie.l.santos9.civ@army.mil and CC ryan.s.lawton.civ@army.mil. No phone calls will be accepted. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought.
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