SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Request for Information (RFI) for Sensor Technologies to Detect Toxic Industrial Chemicals & Toxic Industrial Materials in Environmental Water
- Notice Date
- 8/19/2020 7:27:07 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541715
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- W6QK ACC-APG NATICK NATICK MA 01760-5011 USA
- ZIP Code
- 01760-5011
- Solicitation Number
- EMDT-RFI
- Response Due
- 11/30/2020 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 12/15/2020
- Point of Contact
- Eric Brack, Phone: 5082063968, Kendall Marchioli, Phone: 5082062024
- E-Mail Address
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eric.m.brack.civ@mail.mil, kendall.a.marchioli.civ@mail.mil
(eric.m.brack.civ@mail.mil, kendall.a.marchioli.civ@mail.mil)
- Description
- The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center is conducting an investigation to identify technologies�for water quality assessment�by individual�Soldiers�in the field. Technologies�of interest may�detect biological�or chemical contaminants from indigenous water sources or�post-treatment waters. The goal of such technologies is to provide soldiers lightweight,�low cost per test,�easy-to-use sensors that minimize�health�risks related to�consuming contaminants and provide�awareness of environmental�water quality.� 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.� A solicitation is not available at this time.� Request for a solicitation will not receive a response.� This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United Stated Government to contract for any supply or service.� All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United Stated 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 the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website.� It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The purpose of this RFI is to determine the capabilities of the existing marketplace.� The Government intends to use white papers provided solely for internal government purposes to further develop or refine the statement of requirement, not as a basis for making an award determination.�The intent is�to�gather�information on�technologies at different levels of maturity that have potential to meet criteria discussed in subsequent sections�for in-field analysis.� The technologies should be compatible for use by minimally trained soldiers�or�squads�(approximately 7 soldiers)�during combat missions�of up to seven days without resupply. Technologies should be low�SWaP�(size, weight, and power); specifically�not exceed 16�oz, utilize commercially available batteries for�continuous operation�up to seven days,�and�provide results that can�be easily interpreted.�They shall not be impacted by low temperature exposure/freezing and shall be fully functional on thawing, and be functional in basic, hot and cold environments.�Time from sample collection to�test�result should not exceed 2 hours with minimal�requirements�for�user input steps�and�results�should be�easily interpreted by non-experts.�� Potential biological targets�of interest�include pathogens (bacteria, virus,�parasite) and indicator organisms�(bacteria and�virus)�in locally acquired water samples.�More specific guidance relevant targets can be found in the �Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality: Fourth Edition� published by the World Health Organization .��Technologies that achieve low detection limits, require minimal sample preparation by�the�user,�compatible with�in-field testing, minimize/eliminate�incubation steps, and detect multiple targets simultaneously are highly desired.� Potential�chemical targets�of interest�are described�in�the�Military Exposure Guidelines (MEGs)�outlined by US Army Public Health�Center.�Specific toxic industrial chemicals (TIC)�and toxic industrial materials�(TIM)�and their military exposure guidelines for�emergency drinking water�are shown in the Table 1�attached.� While not�specifically�mentioned in the exposure guidelines�there is also interest in detection of�perflourinated�compounds (PFAS, PFA), other toxic metals (lead,�hexavalent chromium),�radioactive isotopes (depleted uranium),�and energetics (TNT, RDX,�etc).�Technologies that achieve the detection limits as specified, require minimal sample preparation by the user,�are�compatible with in field testing and detect multiple targets simultaneously are highly desired�for this application.� RESPONSES: 1.�Interested parties are requested to respond to the RFI with a capabilities description and/or whitepaper. 2.�White papers in Microsoft Word for Office 2013 compatible format or Adobe Portable Document (pdf) format are due by 30 November 2020.� Responses shall be limited to 10 pages and can be submitted via email only to Eric Brack at eric.m.brack.civ@mail.mil. 3.�Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED.� To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information.� Proprietary information will not be disclosed outside of the US Government.� All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.� 4.�The white paper shall address some or all of the requirements or areas in Section 2 and include the following information: Name, company name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and email of designated point of contact. Sources shall include information regarding�their�experience, personnel, and facilities and should include technical information (i.e., technical literature, data and illustrations, photographs, patents), relevant background/experience,�samples�as applicable,�projected costs (instrumentation, disposable supplies,�etc)�for testing,�and�expected near-term results�of any relevant ongoing work Industry Discussions.� Army representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors.� Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, especially any development and certification risks. Summary.� THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources current�technology�and how they might address the Military�capability. The information provide in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.� The Army has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought.� All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN05766068-F 20200821/200819230207 (samdaily.us)
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