This Request for Information (RFI) is issued to conduct market research and solicit information from industry partners regarding commercially available technologies for portable trace detection of narcotics. The capability provided by this type of technology is critical for mission success.

Disclaimer: There is currently no solicitation at this time. This RFI is not a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this request is purely voluntary;

the Government will not pay for any costs incurred nor is it obligated to respond. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

After reviewing responses to this RFI, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM.gov or on GSA eBuy or distributed to contract holders if a strategically sourced vehicle is deemed appropriate. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these websites.

Failure to respond or submit sufficiently detailed information may result in a company not being considered a likely offeror when deciding on whether or how to set aside a solicitation for restricted competition. Regardless of the information submitted, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as determined appropriate for this requirement.

Respondents are advised that the Government will acknowledge receipt of the information received and may provide feedback to respondents with respect to the information submitted.

No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this RFI. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose determined necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation.

Desired Capabilities

We are seeking information on portable trace detection systems suitable for use in a demanding maritime operational environment. Interested vendors are requested to provide information detailing their solution's ability to meet the following operational needs. Please address each point in your response:

Detection Capabilities:

• List of all detectable substances and associated library size.

• Ability to simultaneously detect both narcotic and explosive traces.

• Minimum detection limits for key substances (e.g., cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and their analogues).

• Configurability of the substance library by the end-user.

1.0 Operational Performance:

• Time required from sample collection to result (analysis time).

• System warm-up and initialization time.

• Recommended calibration frequency and time required to perform calibration.

• Data on false positive and false negative rates in varied environments.

1.1 Physical and Environmental Characteristics:

• Dimensions, weight, and portability of the device.

• Power source (e.g., battery, AC), battery life under typical use, and battery recharge time.

• Durability and ruggedness specifications (e.g., IP rating, shock/vibration resistance, operating temperature range), including whether the device is suitable for a maritime environment (e.g., water resistance rating, salt fog resistance).

• Description of all consumables required for operation (e.g., swabs, calibrants).

1.2 Data Management and Security:

• Onboard data storage capacity for test results.

• Methods for data export (e.g., USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi).

• Cybersecurity features to protect system integrity and data.

1.3 Fleet Management and Updates

• Describe any capabilities for remote health monitoring, configuration management, and software/firmware updates across a fleet of devices.

• Describe how threat libraries are updated (e.g., over-the-air, via USB), how frequently updates are provided, and typical timelines for adding new substances once identified by the community.

1.4 Human Factors and Usability

• Describe the user interface, including operability with gloved hands, readability in bright sunlight/night conditions, and available audio/visual alerts. Include any multilingual interface options if available.

Information Requested from Vendors

Please provide a comprehensive response that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Company Profile:

• Company Name, Address, and Website

• Company Point of Contact, Emali Address, and Phone Number

• Socioeconomic Status (large business, small business, small, disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small, disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business), relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516: Sample analysis instruments (except medical) manufacturing.

• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

• CAGE Code

2. A brief overview of your company, including experience supporting federal agencies or law enforcement organizations.

3. Technical Specifications: A detailed datasheet for the proposed device(s), addressing all points in Detection Capabilities.

4. Technology Readiness: Is the product currently commercially available? Provide details on its operational use by other government or commercial entities.

5. Support and Maintenance: Describe your standard warranty, options for extended warranties, and your approach to service and repair post-warranty. What is your plan for ensuring long-term (5+ years) parts and consumables availability?

6. Training: Describe the recommended training for operators and maintenance personnel (Training required/provided or video/in-person/instruction manual/other?).

7. Pricing: Provide an estimated, non-binding cost for:

• A single unit.

• Annual consumables per unit (based on an estimated 500 samples per year).

• Operator and maintenance training courses.

8. Delivery Timeline: Once devices are ordered and your company accepts the order, what is the expected delivery time for initial and follow-on orders?

9. Availability/Ordering: Are the devices suggested in your company’s submission available via GSA eBuy, NASA Sewp IV, or other DHS/Government approved strategic sourcing vehicles?

Submission Instructions

In responding to this request, data and information (drawings, documents, tables, graphs, etc.) must be submitted electronically. Electronic submissions should be formatted in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint or Adobe. Responses to this RFI should not exceed 10 pages (one (1) cover page will not be counted), including diagrams, graphs, and charts.

Questions in response to this RFI are due on or before 12:00 PM (EST), 21 May 2026.

Interested partes are invited to submit a response to the above RFI on or before 12:00 PM (EST), on 3 June 2026. All questions and responses to this RFI must be emailed to Brenda E.

Oberholzer at Brenda.E.Oberholzer@uscg.mil and Cora B. Good at Cora.B.Good@uscg.mil.

mailto:Brenda.E.Oberholzer@uscg.mil mailto:Cora.B.Good@uscg.mil