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Intent to Acquire Sole Source - ECP Colorimetric Test Kits

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JA-2026-05-1371Federal

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through its Mission Essentials office located in Springfield, Virginia, has awarded a sole-source contract to Detectachem Inc. under contract number 70T05026P5903N013 on July 6, 2026, for the acquisition of ECP Colorimetric Test Kits. This procurement was justified as sole source under solicitation number JA-2026-05-1371, published on July 7, 2026, with the North American Industry Classification System code 325412 indicating the manufacture of industrial chemical preparations. The contract does not include a set-aside designation and is being procured without competitive bidding due to the unique capabilities or proprietary nature of the test kits offered by Detectachem Inc. The point of contact for this action is Kurt Allen, reachable at kurt.allen@tsa.dhs.gov, and the place of performance has not been specified in the available data. The contract is managed under the Federal SAM.gov system, with additional details accessible via the provided UI link.

General Info

DHS awards Detectachem Inc. sole-source contract for ECP test kits, no competitive bidding, July 6, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Mission EssentialsView Agency

NAICS

325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Single+Source+Justification+-+ECP+Test+Kits_Redacted.pdf

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 7

Justification (J&A)

AwardedSep 10

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Mission Essentials

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

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Department Of Homeland Security → Mission Essentials

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Office AddressSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

Contacts

Kurt Allen

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Full Description

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The attached Justification is published in accordance with award made to Detectachem Inc. under contract number 70T05026P5903N013 on 6 July 2026.

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