Synopsis of AirGard Chemical Detection System and Sustainment Service Requirement

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) plans to acquire two AirGard Chemical Detection Systems along with sustainment and maintenance services from authorized resellers of the original equipment manufacturer, MKS Instruments. This acquisition covers procurement, integration, ongoing support, and potential system upgrades of a fixed-site chemical vapor detection capability designed to provide real-time monitoring of chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals at critical infrastructure sites, such as the Chemical Processing Facility at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The contract will have one base year with four additional one-year option periods, extending the total potential contract duration to five years. The procurement will be conducted using Other than Full and Open Competition procedures, restricting eligible offerors to authorized resellers Leidos, Inc. and KD Analytical (Noble). A Justification for this limited competition will be posted following the anticipated contract award date of September 5, 2025. The solicitation, posted under solicitation number HDTRA125RE080, will be available via the PIEE Solicitation Module for response exclusively by these authorized resellers. The contract is aligned with NAICS code 334516 and administered through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency office located in Fort Belvoir, VA. Points of contact for this procurement include Michael Wheeler and Carrie Lucas.