Helium-3 Alternative Implementation Backpack Program (HAIBP)

The Helium-3 Alternative Implementation Backpack Program (HAIBP) is a sources-sought contract issued by the Department of Homeland Security’s Contract Administration Services Division. Published on October 4, 2017, under solicitation number HAIBP_RFI, the contract seeks industry input related to the development and implementation of alternatives to Helium-3 technology in backpack systems, relevant to the NAICS code 334519. The May 2017 modification provides documentation from an industry day event, including meeting minutes and a PowerPoint presentation, to facilitate industry engagement and transparency in the program’s progress. The contract does not specify a set-aside type and is managed by the Contract Administration Services Division based in Washington, DC. Points of contact for the solicitation are Ryan Buck, Contract Specialist, and Jennifer D'Addio, Contracting Officer, both reachable via provided email and phone contacts. The contract’s primary purpose is to gather information from potential vendors and industry partners to inform future procurement decisions focused on innovative alternatives to Helium-3 technology within homeland security applications.