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This Call for solutions is for Shipboard Isolation Systems (SIS)
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This Call for Solutions, issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022 and managed by the U.S. Army Contracting Command–Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division, seeks innovative prototype Shipboard Isolation Systems (SIS) to provide biocontainment for patients aboard U.S. Navy vessels during biological threats. The system must maintain negative pressure of 0.01 inches water gauge (2.5 Pa), deliver 99.97% HEPA filtration at 0.3 microns, support 12 air changes per hour, and enable medical care through glove ports and utility access while adhering to strict weight constraints—no more than 200 lbs total, with no individual component exceeding 50 lbs. It must function reliably under maritime conditions, be compatible with standard disinfectants such as 9% calcium hypochlorite, and meet military packaging standards MIL-STD-2073-1 and environmental testing requirements per MIL-STD-810H, including a minimum five-year shelf life verified under ASTM F1980. The system must also comply with human engineering standards, fit through standard shipboard access points, and be designed for rapid deployment. Offerors must submit a Solution Brief of no more than 15 pages and a supporting data package, both in PDF format, by 1600 Eastern Time on May 19, 2026, to the designated government points of contact. Proposals will be evaluated based on performance as the most critical factor, followed by technical maturity and proposed cost, using a trade-off approach where superior performance can outweigh higher costs. Awards will be made via Prototype Other Transaction (OT) Agreements, with successful Phase I offerors eligible for a follow-on noncompetitive production option of up to 150 units. To qualify for production, systems must obtain FDA 510(k) clearance, comply with the Berry Amendment for U.S.-sourced materials, and provide Government Purpose Rights to all technical data, including MOSA-compliant interfaces. Compliance with all packaging, environmental, and regulatory standards is mandatory, and failure to meet performance thresholds will result in disqualification. Organizational conflicts of interest are strictly prohibited, and all communications must be directed exclusively to the designated agreements officer and specialist to avoid exclusion from the competition.
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Stafford, VA, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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This Call for solutions is associated with the Army's Open Solicitation, W9128Z-25-S-A002. Please see the referenced link for more information. (https://sam.gov/opp/476c4481dc56499c9b1d9c6a9ce745a9/view).
Call for Solutions (CFS) Number: W911QY-26-S-SBIS-01
Issuing Office: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Contracting Division (NCD)
Draft Date Issued: March 11, 2026
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Shipboard Isolation System (SIS)
This Call for Solutions (CFS) is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022, “Authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects,” against the Army Open Solicitation (AOS) W9128Z-25-S-A002.
The Government intends to award multiple Prototype Other Transaction (OT) Agreements to the offerors whose Solution Briefs are determined to be most advantageous to the Government based on the evaluation criteria outlined in Section D.
This CFS invites interested parties to submit a “Solution Brief” for a prototype SIS.
The draft details can be found in Attachments: Call for Solutions (CFS) SIS - Final DRAFT 11MAR2026.. and SOO SIS_Final Draft 11MAR2026.
Inquiries and Questions
- All inquiries must be submitted via email to both POCs NLT 1700 Eastern Time on 08 May 2026.
- Each Offeror shall submit only one consolidated set of questions. Questions received after the deadline may not be answered.
- If an Offeror identifies a potential error, omission, or other issue in the drafft Call for Solutions, the Offeror must notify the Government POCs in writing during the question period. The notification must include supporting rationale and any recommended remedies for the Government's consideration.
- Communication Protocol - All communications concerning this competition shall be in writing and directed exclusively to the Government POCs identified below.
- Unauthorized contact with other Government personnel regarding this competition may constitute an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) and result in the Offeror's exclusion from the competition.
Agreements Officer: Peter Stahley (email: peter.w.stahley.civ@army.mil)
Agreements Specialist: Christine Halamoutis (email; christine.m.halamoutis.civ@army.mil)
Updated April 1, 2026
The government plans to post Questions and Answers (Q&A) that have been received for SIS by April 7, 20226. The draft CFS and SOO will be updated to remove "draft" and a final CFS due date will be posted.
Updated April 8, 2026
Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be provided in the Q&A attachment
The draft CFS and SOO have not been finalized, once they have been, they will be posted and marked as final.
Updated May 5, 2026
The draft has been removed from this CFS and SOO, this is the finalized request for solution briiefs. The previously posted Q&A's has been updated and included as an attachment to this call.
This CFS invites interested parties to submit a “Solution Brief” for a prototype SIS.
The details can be found in Attachments: Call for Solutions (CFS) SIS - Final 05MAY2026.. and SOO SIS_Final 05MAY2026.
Inquiries and Questions
- All inquiries must be submitted via email to both POCs NLT 1700 Eastern Time on 08 May 2026.
- Each Offeror shall submit only one consolidated set of questions. Questions received after the deadline may not be answered.
- If an Offeror identifies a potential error, omission, or other issue in the drafft Call for Solutions, the Offeror must notify the Government POCs in writing during the question period. The notification must include supporting rationale and any recommended remedies for the Government's consideration.
- Communication Protocol - All communications concerning this competition shall be in writing and directed exclusively to the Government POCs identified below.
- Unauthorized contact with other Government personnel regarding this competition may constitute an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) and result in the Offeror's exclusion from the competition.
Agreements Officer: Peter Stahley (email: peter.w.stahley.civ@army.mil)
Agreements Specialist: Christine Halamoutis (email; christine.m.halamoutis.civ@army.mil)
Responses are due: 19MAY20226
Updated Q&A 13MAY2026
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Responses are due: 19MAY20226
Updated Q&A 14MAY2026
See attachment - Updated Questions and Answers 14May2026 Attachment Newly added Q&A are highlighted
Responses are still due: 19MAY20226
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