Surface Solid/Liquid Chemical Agent Detector

Surface Solid/Liquid Chemical Agent Detector (SSLCAD) Formerly known as Next Generation Chemical Detector - 2 NGCD 2)Survey Detector Request for Information DESCRIPTION The official response date is April 13, 2018 by 3:00 p.m. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY - This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Solicitations are not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted (as a white paper) in response to this announcement is voluntary, the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on FedBizOpps.gov at www.fbo.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. SYNOPSIS: The U.S. Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity (US AMSAA), in conjunction with the Joint Requirements Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JRO-CBRND) is seeking information on products, technologies, and/or approaches that could be utilized in the development of the Surface Solid/Liquid Chemical Agent Detector (SSLCAD) formerly known as the Next Generation Chemical Detector 2 (NGCD 2) Survey Detector. The SSLCAD is to be employed to interrogate various surface areas within the battlespace to locate, detect, identify, and alert the operator to diverse liquid and solid hazardous chemicals. The SSLCAD is envisioned to be a capability supporting the Chemical/Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) environment, to include tactical (reconnaissance and surveillance) and dismounted site assessment missions. The SSLCAD will characterize the chemical threat which enables personnel to report the event. This information will support integrated warning, increase situational awareness, and improve battle management. Due to a myriad of missions and the multiple services the SSLCAD is envisioned to support, the SSLCAD will likely be a modular, tactical detector adaptable to support the various forces. Information on products, technologies, and/or approaches received will be used to support the SSLCAD Analysis of Alternatives (AoA). The technology (ies) may be currently commercially available, or in any phase of research and development. Please indicate whether the product, technology, or approach is mature, under development, or is in basic research. INFORMATION SOUGHT: If applicable and/or available, the following information is requested on each of the products, technologies, and/or approaches below: - Consumables - Data Transmission Capabilities - Detection Sensitivity Range - False Positive Rate - Identify Current Customers - Non-Contact/Handheld/Point Capabilities - Operational Environment - Operational Life - Platform Mounting Options - Power Requirements - Shelf Life - System Size - System Weight - Target Species/Identification Capabilities (Interested Areas: Explosives, Opioids, and CWAs (i.e., VX) - Test Results (to include those from 3rd party vendor) - Throughput (considering sample preparation, analysis, response time and clear down time) - Training Requirements - Unit and Consumable Cost All interested firms and manufacturers, regardless of size, are encouraged to respond to this RFI. The response should be no longer than 10 pages or not exceed 3 MB in size. Responders should provide the following: Point of Contact Name, Company Name, Address, Email, Phone, DUNS number, NAICS Code, and whether or not vendor is a small business (include number of employees). Information submissions must be received NLT 3:00 p.m. EST on April 13, 2018. Documents shall be in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and/or Adobe Professional format and sent by electronic mail. No telephonic responses to this RFI will be considered. Where the vendor deems appropriate, hard copies can also be submitted to serve as backup and/or to provide additional information. Please send responses to this RFI to Ms. Shantice Wright and Ms. Erin Flaherty (shantice.m.wright.civ@mail.mil and erin.c.flaherty2.civ@mail.mil). If providing hard copies, please send them to: Aberdeen Proving Ground-Army Contracting Command Edgewood Contracting Division E4215 Brigade Street APG, MD 21010 Attention: Ms. Shantice Wright and Ms. Erin Flaherty Responders may submit contracting and administrative questions via email to Ms. Shantice Wright and Ms. Erin Flaherty (shantice.m.wright.civ@mail.mil and erin.c.flaherty2.civ@mail.mil). On subject line of email, please indicate "SSLCAD Request for Information". All information supplied will be considered confidential, unless otherwise specified or available from other sources without restriction. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only. This is not an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood Contracting Division (ACC-APG-ECD). Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Responders may submit contracting and administrative questions via email to Ms. Shantice Wright and Ms. Erin Flaherty (shantice.m.wright.civ@mail.mil and erin.c.flaherty2.civ@mail.mil). On subject line of email, please indicate "SSLCAD Request for Information". All information supplied will be considered confidential, unless otherwise specified or available from other sources without restriction. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only. This is not an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood Contracting Division (ACC-APG-ECD). Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Please send technical questions concerning this RFI to Julia Leadore at julia.l.leadore.civ@mail.mil.