Proximate Chemical Agent Detector Non-Trace (PCAD-NT) 2026

The Department of the Army, through the Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Integrated Early Warning (JPM CBRN IEW), is conducting a market survey under solicitation number W911SR-26-RFI-PCAD. This Sources Sought notice seeks to identify industry sources capable of manufacturing a standoff, non-contact handheld instrument designed to identify visible solid and liquid chemical materials at safe distances. The system is intended to provide the Joint Force with real-time presumptive identification of Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA), Non-Traditional Agents (NTA), Pharmaceutical Based Agents (PBA), Fourth Generation Agents (FGA), Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC), Toxic Industrial Materials (TIM), and explosive hazards such as Homemade Explosives (HME).

Potential sources must possess expertise in the production of handheld systems and the capability to support first article testing, integrated logistics, software, and general government test activities. This requirement is classified under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6630 for Chemical Analysis Instruments. The primary place of performance is Gunpowder, Maryland, and the project is managed by the W6QK ACC-APG office.

Responses to this notice are due by June 22, 2026, and should be directed to MinhChau Nguyen. The notice includes three attachments: a Request for Information document, a vendor questions and answers file, and a related 2025 RFI. This market research effort will assist the JPM CBRN IEW in the development, production, and fielding of CBRN detection and identification systems.