Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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I.A.02. Explosive Detector_Salient Characteristics_FINAL.docx | DOCX | May 20, 2026 |
Handheld Explosive Trace Detector (ETD)
Contact and place of performance
Stephanie Santos
East Greenwich, RI
USA
DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, OFFER, OR PROPSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOU...
View moreSUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: If your organization has the potential capability to provide the above, submit a capabilities statement to include the following information at a minimum:
1. Organization name, organization address as registered in SAM, Cage Code/UEI Number, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and
2. Please state if you are certified Small Business (8A, WOSB, Hubzone or SDVOSB).
The NAICS applicable to this Sources Sought is 334519: Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing; Size standard: 600 Employees
3. Identify the specific device you are proposing (manufacturer name and model number). Provide a brief description of the detection technology (e.g., IMS, fluorescent polymer, etc.) and indicate whether the item is currently available under your GSA MAS contract (specify Schedule and SIN, e.g. SIN 334519, if applicable) or open market, or both.
4. What is the standard lead time for your proposed device after receipt of order?
5. Is your proposed device Buy American Act compliant? What is the Country of Origin (COO) for the device offered?
6. Does your solution require any ongoing software or threat library subscription fees to remain fully functional? If so, what capabilities degrade without a subscription?
All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.
All qualified business concerns are encouraged to respond. Questions regarding the requirement are also encouraged. The deadline for response to this request is no later than 1200, EST, 03 June 2026.
All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to [email protected] and CC [email protected]. No phone calls will be accepted. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought.
The Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG) has issued this sources sought notice to identify potential providers of a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) handheld explosive trace detector (ETD). The government requires a lightweight system capable of sustained standalone operation to detect a wide range of explosive compounds at trace levels. This equipment is intended to ensure the safety of mailroom personnel and facilities in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. This market research follows solicitation number W912LD26Q0009 and falls under NAICS code 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, and PSC 6665, Hazard-Detecting Instruments and Apparatus.
The Department of the Army USPFO Activity RI ARNG is seeking capabilities statements from qualified business concerns, including small businesses, to determine the availability of devices that meet the requirements detailed in the attached salient characteristics document. Respondents are requested to provide their organization's identifying information, specific device manufacturer and model, and a description of the detection technology utilized. Submissions should also indicate if the product is available via GSA MAS or the open market, state the standard lead time, and confirm Buy American Act compliance along with the country of origin.
Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements via email to Stephanie Santos by 12:00 PM EST on June 3, 2026. The submission should clarify whether the proposed solution requires ongoing software or threat library subscription fees to remain functional. One attachment, containing the final salient characteristics for the explosive detector, was posted with the notice on May 20, 2026. This announcement is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for quote or a commitment to award a contract.
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