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Proximate Chemical Agent Detector Non-Trace (PCAD-NT) 2026

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W911SR-26-RFI-PCADFederal

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The contract seeks sources capable of developing, producing, and fielding a handheld standoff detection instrument for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, specifically designed for the Joint Force. The system must enable real-time presumptive identification of visible solid and liquid chemical materials, including chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, pharmaceutical-based agents, and explosive hazards, without physical contact. The contractor selected will be required to support first article testing, integrated logistics, software maintenance, and various government test activities. The solicitation, titled "Proximate Chemical Agent Detector Non-Trace (PCAD-NT) 2026," is issued by the Department of Defense's Aberdeen Proving Ground office in Maryland and is identified as a sources-sought notice under NAICS code 334516. Responses are due by June 22, 2026. Interested industry participants must demonstrate expertise in handheld system production and support capabilities to meet the performance and logistical requirements outlined. The effort emphasizes the integration of advanced detection capabilities to enhance early warning and safety for military operations against a broad spectrum of chemical and explosive threats.

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Seeking developers for handheld chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear detection system with real-time identification.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Gunpowder, MD, USA

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NONE

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Request for Information W911SR-26-RFI-PCAD Proximate Chemical Agent Detector Non-Trace

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PCAD RFI Vendor Questions and Answers

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg
Contacts2 people available
OfficeABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21010-5424, USA
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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg
Office AddressABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21010-5424, USA
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Gentian Mulla
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The Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Integrated Early Warning (JPM CBRN IEW) is responsible for the development, production, and fielding of CBRN detection and identification systems. The JPM CBRN IEW is conducting a market survey to identify potential industry sources capable of manufacturing a system that will provide the Joint Force with a standoff non-contact handheld instrument to perform the identification of both visible solid and liquid material at safe, non-contact or standoff distances.


The industry source(s) must have expertise in the production of handheld systems, be capable of supporting first article testing, integrated logistics support, software support and general support of various Government test activities. The system will provide the Joint Force the capability to perform real-time presumptive identification of visually detected chemical materials, including solid and liquid Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA), Non-Traditional Agents (NTA), Pharmaceutical Based Agents (PBA), Fourth Generation Agents (FGA), Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC), Toxic Industrial Materials (TIM) and explosive hazards including Homemade Explosives (HME).


See attached Request for Information (RFI) for additional details.

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