Toxic Industrial Chemical (TIC) Neutralization

Other / Unclassified

This document outlines the performance goals for technical solutions related to reducing risks associated with Chemicals of Security Concern (CoSC). It details specific criteria for system size, reactant ratio, and scalability, as well as performance goals for reducing toxicity, disseminability, and volatility.

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines the technical performance standards and objectives that any proposed solution must meet or exceed. It provides measurable targets and definitions for key performance indicators, enabling vendors to understand the specific requirements for a successful technical approach and to tailor their proposals accordingly. The document specifies acceptable ranges and desired outcomes for various risk reduction metrics, directly impacting the design and evaluation of potential solutions.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) to conduct market research. The government is seeking information on existing or adaptable technologies and strategies to rapidly render bulk volumes of toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) safer by reducing their toxicity or disseminability. The goal is to identify solutions that reduce the operational risk associated with selected TICs/Chemicals of Security Concern (COSC). The information gathered will be used to refine requirements, assess technology readiness, and inform future acquisition planning. This RFI is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.

The government is seeking information on solutions that can render TICs safer through methods such as:

• Neutralization
• Reduction in toxicity
• Reduction in disseminability
• Other reactive or passive technological applications, strategies, or approaches

Specific performance goals are outlined for:

• System Size (e.g., handling 1000L totes or 100lb gas cylinders)
• Reactant Ratio (if applicable)
• Indication/Proof of Scalability (subscale to bulk container scale)
• Reduction in Toxicity (e.g., 50% reduction, below PEL, within 2 hours)
• Reduction in Disseminability (e.g., transform to non-aerosolizable liquid/gel or solid)
• Reduction in Vapor Pressure (e.g., 50% reduction, ≤0.0007 mmHg)
• Reduction in Volatility (e.g., 50% reduction, ≤10.5 mg/m³)

A list of Chemicals of Security Concern (COSC) is provided, including Acrolein, Ammonia, Arsenic Trichloride, Arsine, Boron Trifluoride, Bromine, Chlorine, Cyanogen Chloride, Ethylene, Fluorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride/hydrofluoric acid, Hydrogen Sulfide, Phosgene, Phosphorus Oxychloride, and Phosphorus Trichloride.

Responses are due no later than May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern. Submissions should be in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, or PDF format, not exceeding 15 pages, in Arial 12 point font. Respondents must provide:

• Business Information (Company Name, Address, POC, Business Size, Small Business Representation)
• Technical Capability (addressing requirements in Section 2.0 and COSC Risk Reduction Goals, identifying gaps, and providing unit cost/ROM cost)
• Information on Ease of Operation, Stability, Longevity, Availability, Ease of Reversibility, and Data/Source Information.
• Relevant Past Performance (up to three examples)
• Accounting System (DCAA-approved status)
• Purchasing System (compliance with DFARS 252.244-7001(c))
• Facility Clearance level
• Any additional relevant information

No contract will be awarded from this RFI. The government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response.

Respondents should indicate their Business Size (Large or Small) and Small Business Representation (e.g., 8(a), SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB).

• Proprietary information must be clearly marked and separated.
• No telephone calls, office calls, or one-on-one meetings will be accepted.
• Questions will be collected and addressed collectively during Industry Day.
• Participation in this RFI is not required for participation in any future solicitation.