USCG Contraband Detection (Trace)

The U.S. Coast Guard, through the C5I Division 2 in Kearneysville, West Virginia, is conducting a sources-sought market research initiative under solicitation number 26OIPL-RFI-27-06 to identify viable commercial solutions for a portable, ruggedized contraband detection system capable of identifying illicit substances such as fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in maritime operational environments. The system must meet stringent performance criteria including a probability of detection exceeding 95%, a false alarm rate below 5%, analysis within 20 seconds, and a minimum battery life of eight hours with hot-swap capability. Environmental resilience is mandated to exceed MIL-STD-810H standards, ensuring durability against vibration, saltwater exposure, extreme temperatures, and high humidity. Data output must be exportable via USB-C or secure wireless protocols in PDF or CSV formats, and the system must integrate with existing Coast Guard intelligence platforms while maintaining robust cybersecurity controls. The technology must support remote updates, have a 98% operational availability target, and ensure parts and consumables remain available for a minimum of five years post-delivery. Respondents are required to submit a single, consolidated electronic proposal not exceeding ten pages, excluding a cover page, using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF formats, and must include detailed information on technical specifications, technology readiness, support and maintenance plans, training programs, delivery timelines, and pricing. All submissions must be emailed to two designated U.S. Coast Guard points of contact by the deadline of June 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Each respondent must provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code, and self-certify their size status and socioeconomic classification under NAICS code 334516, including potential designations such as small business, 8(a)-certified, HUBZone, or veteran-owned status. While this solicitation is non-binding and does not include contract clauses, pricing, or a defined period of performance, it serves as foundational market research to inform a future acquisition. The place of performance is designated as Kearneysville, WV, and vendors are expected to align with applicable Coast Guard directives including COMDTINST 16247.9, 16247.13, and M3501.26B. No formal evaluation factors or award basis are defined at this stage, as the intent is to gather industry capabilities rather