Handheld Sensors for the Detection of Chemical, Biological and Explosive Agents

The contract focuses on the procurement of handheld sensors designed to detect chemical, biological, and explosive agents. It is issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Indian Head Division, a branch of the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on April 19, 2012, under the number N0017412SN014. Although the contract type and set-aside details are not specified, the emphasis is on advanced detection technology intended for defense and security applications. The place of performance details are unspecified, but the contract administration is managed from the Indian Head, Maryland office location. This contract likely supports ongoing efforts to enhance field detection capabilities for various hazardous materials critical to military and national security operations. The absence of specific NAICS codes and set-aside type suggests a broad eligibility for potential vendors familiar with defense-related sensor technologies.