Human Portable RNID Devices CT FEMA
Updated
Sources Sought from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, for work in Washington, District of Columbia. Due Dec 18, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-5), 34 days left.
| Solicitation number | 70FA4027I00000006 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| Office | Support Services SECTION(SS40) |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519) |
| Product or service code | 6665 |
| Place of performance | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Posted | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Dec 18, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-5) (34 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Bid documents (3)
- NDA Sample Attachment 2 190 KB
- Request for Information Human Portable RNID Devices CT FEMA Attachment 1 156 KB
- Request for Information Human Portable RNID Devices CT FEMA v0.5 165 KB
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Description
Request for information (RFI) summary: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Test and Evaluation Division (CBRN T&E), require assistance in understanding the current state of human portable RN ID devices. GENERAL INFORMATION: This RFI is issued solely for information gathering purposes to identify sources that can provide support for the CBRN T&E Komodo Dragon Characterization Test (KD CT) event.
In accordance with FAR 15.101(c), RFIs may be used when the Government wants to obtain price, delivery, other market information, and capabilities for planning purposes. Responses to these RFIs are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach.
Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with their RFI response. Respondents will not receive additional information in response to their submittal to the RFI and will not be notified of the resulting market research. Proprietary information and disclaimers: Respondents shall identify any proprietary information in its RFI response.
Information submitted in response to this RFI will be used at the discretion of the Government. Further, the information submitted will remain confidential insofar as permitted by law, including the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts. FEMA reserves the right to utilize any non-proprietary technical information in the anticipated PWS or solicitation.
Although it is not necessary to address in their response, respondents shall be aware of any potential, actual, or perceived organizational conflicts of interest. Any real or potential conflicts must be sufficiently mitigated prior to a contract award. For further guidance, refer to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 9.5.
NAICS CODE: 334519 – Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing PRODUCT SERVICE CODE (PSC): 6665 (Hazard-Detecting Instruments and Apparatus) and 6695 (Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments) ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: March 2027 anticipated acquisition strategy: N/A ATTACHMENT: See Attachment 1 RFI RESPONSE SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS: RFI submissions should be limited to SPRDs, RIIDs, SBRDs, and other technologies as stipulated above to no more than two (2) pages that address all the listed bullets below.
Interested parties may submit separate responses for more than one device. Responses must be in PDF format. In response to this RFI, the results of which will be used for the KD CT, interested parties should provide the following information regarding their human portable RN ID device(s): Company name and address; CAGE code; Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number; Point of Contact (POC) name, title, email, and phone.
Technical description of the device including detection method and device’s current TRL as it relates to the DHS definitions (see weblink above). Datasheet, photograph, and/or schematic of the device [not included in page count]. Availability of a replay tool in a “black box” executable format that allows for batch processing of synthetic spectral files for device(s).
Ability to provide 6 units of each device for all tests or 3 units of each device if opting out of potential destructive tests. These will be submitted under Bailment Agreement terms to FEMA for testing. Specification of useful data returned in exchange for participating in this test campaign (applicable only to each vendor’s own devices).
Any questions regarding the Directed Test Program and/or its KD test campaign (answers will be provided during a virtual Vendor Q&A Session on 9 December 2026, to be announced separately.) Interested contractors shall submit their RFI responses electronically to Issac Chapple, Contracting Officer, at [email protected], no later than 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), 18 December 2026.
Questions regarding this RFI are due no later than 4 December 2026 “RFI Response for CBRN T&E Komodo Dragon Directed Test” shall be in the subject line of your e-mail. All responses shall be unclassified, with proprietary information clearly marked. The document format shall be either Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) formats.
Pages shall be 8.5 by 11 inch and shall use a type pitch that is no smaller than a standard 11-point font type, with the exception of charts, graphs, or tables, which shall use a pitch not smaller than 10-point font. Responses shall not exceed 2 pages in length including images, data displays, charts, graphs, and tables. Page limitation does not include: 1 cover page.
Do not include promotional materials. RFI Responses shall include the following information in the order below: A. Cover Page with the following information:
- Company Name
- Company Address
- UEI Number
- Company Point of Contact - Name, Title, Phone, and Email address
- Statement of current business size status (i.e., HUBZone small business concern, service-disabled veteran-owned small business firm, 8(a) contractor, woman-owned small business, small business, or large business concern). Also, business size in relation to the NAICS code size standards assigned to this acquisition.
- GSA Schedule Number, Contract Number, and Period of Performance and/or DHS Strategic Sourcing Vehicle Category Name and Contract Number, if applicable B.
Contractor Capability Statement (No more than 2 pages in length)
- Summarization of relevant projects showing capabilities
- Past performance in applicable areas The responses received will assist FEMA with identifying the number and nature of the entities that consider themselves potential test participants.
Each respondent, by submitting a response, agrees that any cost incurred in response to this RFI, or in support of activities associated with this RFI, shall be the sole re
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- Isaac L. Chapple · [email protected]
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Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 334519, a business counts as small if it has no more than 600 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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