Navy Seeks COTS Handheld Explosive Detection Systems for Testing
The Naval Sea Systems, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, is seeking commercial-off-the-shelf handheld explosive detection systems to conduct comparative testing in anticipation of acquiring new systems. The legacy system is approaching the end of its service life and a replacement system is required. The purpose of the tests will be to determine which handheld system meets the Navy’s requirements. After a down-selection process, the EOD Technology Division will conduct a full comparative evaluation—laboratory and field testing—against the two to three system that best meet the requirements. Sol. No. N0017414SS003. Respond by March 10. Contact: Robyn Moore, contracting officer, [email protected]
, 301-744-6885.
Army Plans Counter Explosive Hazard Technology Industry Day
The Army Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate will host an Industry Day on Feb. 27-28 at Fort Belvoir, Va., for Counter Explosive Hazard Detection Technology. An announcement by the Army in the FedBizOpps.gov says that investments in sensor technology during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom led to many niche problems being solved without providing long-term solutions to sustain operations tempo and assure mobility and survivability. Now, the Army says, adaptive technologies are required to address emerging and evolving threats. The five mission/technology gaps that will be addressed during the Industry Day are: sensors for explosive threat identification (buried/concealed configurations); standoff side attach threat detection; standoff (pinpoint) neutralization; next-generation handheld sensor technology; and wire detection, downward and/or forward looking. Sol. No. W909MY-14-X-H001. Respond by Feb. 19. Contact: Patrick Colleran, [email protected], 703-704-0843.
DHS Seeks Information from Contractors to Manage the NBACC
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify potential contractors capable of managing and operating the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) located at Fort Detrick, Md. The facility provides the nation with bio-containment laboratory space for biological threat agent characterization and bioforensic work. Sol. No. HSHQDC-14-I-NBACC. Respond by Feb. 14. Contact: Aaron Ford, contracting officer, [email protected], 202-254-6302.
TSA Plans BPA for Explosive Trace Detection Consumables
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to establish a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Explosive Trace Detection components. The aggregate value of all the BPAs is $1.8 million. The period of performance is expected to begin around March 20 and run through Feb. 19, 2019. Sol. No. HSTS05-14-Q-OSO006. Contact: Margaret Butler, contract specialist, [email protected], 571-227-3966.
CBP Issues RFI for Personal Radiation Devices
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather data about persona radiation detectors (PRD), including the state of the current technology, devices presently available in the market, and devices in development. PRDs are similar in size to a communications pager and are worn on an officer’s belt while performing daily activities. Sol. No. 7014-012214. Contact: Nathan Briggs, [email protected], 317-614-4929.