Request for Information: CPE CBRND Seeking Miniature Sensing Elements for Chemical and Biological Threat Detection
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, specifically the CPE CBRND's Joint Project Manager for CBRN Integrated Early Warning (JPM CBRN IEW), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify industry capabilities for miniature sensing elements for chemical and biological threat detection. This RFI aims to assess innovative solutions and industry readiness. Responses are due June 17, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Focus Areas
This RFI is solely for market research, information, and planning purposes; it is not a solicitation. The CPE CBRND is surveying current industry capabilities in the development, testing, and manufacturing of miniature sensing elements for chemical and biological threat detection. Key requirements for these technologies include:
- Miniaturized sensing elements capable of class-based sensing of chemical and biological threat agents with sufficient specificity to suppress signals from environmental interferants.
- Transduction mechanisms and integrated components that adhere to constraints on size, complexity, cost, and power budget.
- Scalable manufacturing methods using Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) techniques.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET
- Published: April 2, 2026
Submission Details
Responses must be submitted through CPE CBRND's Joint Enterprise Technology Tool (JETT) at https://jacks.jpeocbrnd.army.mil/JETT by selecting "Respond to an RFI." Submissions should include:
- White papers, concept briefs, and technical insights detailing design feasibility, integration paths, operational readiness, and sustainment strategies.
- Ideal responses will also cover technical approach, relevant experience, estimated timelines, scalability, sustainment considerations, potential cost drivers, and risk factors.
Additional Notes
This notice does not constitute a commitment by the U.S. Government to contract. The effort is supported by the Joint Science and Technology Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JSTO-CBD) and U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC). Reference document CCDC CBC-TR-1689 provides additional context on remote chemical sensor development.