DS-PubRel-FY27-0006 - RFI__JPM_CBRN_SOF_FAMS-S Aircraft Interior Decon System EDITED.docx

Request for Information: PME CBRND Seeking Aircraft Interior Decontamination Technology

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY

This RFI is issued solely for market research, information, and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP)/Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFP/RFQ in the future. Solicitations are not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government (USG) to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the USG will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the USG. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP/RFQ, if any is issued.

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Portfolio Management Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (PME CBRND) - Joint Project Manager for CBRN Special Operations Forces (JPM CBRN SOF), located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, delivers and enables integrated, interoperable, and rapidly deployable CBRN defense capabilities for the Joint Force across Combined Joint All-Domain Operations. JPM CBRN SOF equips our nation’s elite Special Operations warfighters with advanced technologies to operate safely and effectively in CBRN-contested environments worldwide. To support this mission and plan for upcoming capability enhancements, JPM CBRN SOF is conducting comprehensive market research to support a new initiative. This upcoming program represents a key effort to rapidly evaluate, procure, test and experiment with mature, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or higher, hardware dispersal systems and applicators capable of delivering fine-aerosol or gaseous decontamination throughout military aircraft interiors.

2.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this RFI is to conduct a comprehensive market survey to identify and analyze mature commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) technologies that provide rapidly deployable applicator technologies that disperse representative decontaminating liquids at less than 10 microns without promoting droplet coalescence, condensation, or pooling on sensitive interior materials. This solicitation focuses solely on the dispersal device/applicator hardware; proposing novel decontaminant formulations is strictly out of scope. JPM CBRN SOF is casting a wide net across the defense, commercial, and scientific industries to discover best-of-breed solutions, and the findings from this RFI will be utilized to compile a master list of candidate systems. Working closely with our stakeholders, JPM CBRN SOF will down-select a singular or subset of proposed systems to undergo government-supported claims testing, laboratory evaluation, and operator-in-the-loop experimentation.

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

This RFI invites industry to propose solutions for a dispersing capability that can safely and effectively disperse solutions to 10 microns or less, does not promote condensation or pooling, has an independent/integrated power system that is standard single-phase 110-120 VAC at 50/60 Hz or can run on a 28 VDC auxiliary vehicle power, contains five or fewer major items (applicator, power cord, remote control, and hoses), can be transported in all standard and nonstandard military aircraft platforms, and can fit in the cargo bed of the Polaris MRZR. The proposed solution should be a complete hardware system.

This effort seeks a solution for an aerosolization system that supports the aircraft interior decontamination. The proposed system must be capable of generating a fine aerosol/dry fog (less than 10 microns) or gas molecules (0.001 microns or less) dispersion of various decontaminants to ensure comprehensive coverage throughout aircraft interiors.

Primary Capability: Systems must rapidly and accurately complete aircraft interior decontamination in forward, austere environments, while adequately preventing sensitive electronics, wiring harnesses, avionics, and composite assemblies from fluid intrusion, pooling, and corrosion. To support the interior-decontamination capability, the USG requires an advanced applicator capable of generating non-condensing dry fogs (less than 10 µm) or vapors.

Operationally Relevant Performance: Systems must demonstrate applicator fluid path, nozzles, and delivery lines broad physical and material compatibility with existing and emerging USG-standard decontaminants, including aqueous hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), modified amine/ammonia solutions, Dahlgren Decon, and Joint General Purpose Decontaminant (JGPD). Chemistry qualification and aviation toxicity/corrosion standards are being addressed under a separate USG effort; respondents need only demonstrate hardware compatibility with these fluid classes.

· Objective 1: Dispersal Mechanics & Platform Employment:

· The system must disperse a fine aerosol/dry fog with a volume median diameter (VMD) of less than 10 microns or gas-phase dispersion less than 0.001 microns to maximize surface coverage and suspend active agent without wetting, pooling, or dripping on interior surfaces.

· The system must support two delivery modes:

· Internal cabin placement: Placed directly inside the cabin deck for medium/heavy aircraft (CH-47 [Primary], CV-22, C-130).

· External ducting/pumping: Capable of pumping aerosolized fog from outside the platform into constrained cockpits/cabins where internal placement is impractical (e.g., AH/MH-6 Little Bird).

· System wetted paths, seals, pumps, and nozzles must tolerate repeated exposure to oxidizing and basic decontaminants (H2O2, quaternary compounds, amine blends) without rapid degradations or clogging.

· Objective 2: Physical Envelope & Vehicle Transportability:

· Threshold Dimensions: Stowed envelope must not exceed 42" H x 18" D x 18" W. Must fit securely within the cargo bed dimensions of a Polaris MRZR (32.3" L x 49" W x 20.4" H).

· Objective Dimensions: Target envelope not to exceed 30" H x 14" D x 16" W (allowing upright walk-through clearance in CH-47/CV-22 cabins).

· Threshold Weight: Empty chassis weight ≤ 150 lbs (4-man lift IAW MIL-STD-1472). Fully loaded weight with maximum consumable liquid ≤ 500 lbs (MRZR cargo payload limit).

· Objective Weight: Empty chassis weight ≤ 100 lbs (2-man lift/carry).

· Objective 3: System Modularity & Stowage:

· Threshold: Complete operational system must consist of 5 or fewer major items (e.g., applicator unit, power cord, remote control pendant, and fluid delivery/ducting hoses).

· Objective: Single, all-in-one consolidated applicator chassis (1 major item) containing integrated internal stowage for all cords, hoses, and nozzles with zero loose ancillary items.

· Objective 4: Power Architecture:

· Threshold: Operable from standard single-phase nominal 120 VAC at 50/60 Hz (tolerating 108–125 VAC), mobile tactical/commercial generator power ≤ 6 kW, or military vehicle auxiliary 28 VDC in accordance with MIL-STD-1275 steady-state requirements.

· Objective: Direct electrical interface capability with aircraft utility and flight-line power IAW MIL-STD-704 (nominally 115/200 VAC, 400 Hz, three-phase, four-wire wye-connected, or single-phase 115 VAC at 400 Hz; or 28 VDC auxiliary power).

· Objective 5: Logistics Transport & Environmental Suitability:

· Transportability (T=O): Certified for roll-on/roll-off, tie-down, and transport aboard CV-22, CH-47, C-130, commercial freight, and standard external helicopter cargo sling nets.

· Operating Temperature: 0°C (32°F) to 43°C (110°F).

· Storage & Transport Temperature Range:

· Threshold: -20°C (-4°F) to +50°C (122°F) in sheltered, containerized, or packaged mobility configuration.

· Objective: -31°C (-24°F) to 65°C (150°F) unconditioned storage.

· Storage Preparation: System must incorporate rapid drain and purge capabilities. Draining, line-flushing, and air-purge of all wetted fluid lines and nozzles prior to long-term storage or sub-freezing transport shall be considered an acceptable operator maintenance procedure and part of standard takedown/re-stow procedures.

· Operating Humidity: 5% to 100% Non-Condensing.

· Operational Turnaround: System setup, deployment, application, and takedown enabling aircraft re-entry in ≤ 1 hour (Objective), not to exceed 12 hours total cycle time (Threshold).

· Objective 6: Maturity & Technology Readiness Level (TRL):

· The core dispersal technology must be at demonstrated TRL 6 or higher in a relevant operating environment.

Target System Maturity Preferred Capabilities: Fielded, commercially available systems (COTS/GOTS) or near-developed technologies at a high Technology Readiness Level (TRL 6+) that will be on the market within the next 1-2 years are preferred to support near-term fielding requirements.

Developmental Technologies: Early-stage prototypes, conceptual designs, or low-maturity systems (TRL 1-6) may be of interest for mapping future capability pipelines, though they will not be immediately actionable for upcoming procurement cycles.

4.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION

Respondents are requested to submit an information paper (maximum of 10 pages) detailing the hardware solution, including:

1. Technical & Dispersal Description: Hardware operating principles, aerosol droplet generation mechanism, documented particle-size distribution data (demonstrating <10 µm), flow rate (L/min or mL/min), and aerosol suspension characteristics.

2. Platform Integration & Transport Data: Form-factor drawings showing stowed/deployed dimensions, empty/loaded weight, center of gravity, tie-down provisions, and layout verification within the Polaris MRZR cargo bed.

3. Power Specifications: Peak startup (in-rush) current, steady-state power draw, voltage tolerances, and adaptability to 28 VDC and 400 Hz aircraft utility power.

4. Wetted Path & Fluid Compatibility: Materials of construction for all wetted surfaces (pumps, seals, lines, nozzles) detailing resistance to representative oxidizers (H2O2) and surfactant/solvent-based decontaminants.

5. TRL 6 Evidence: Summary of prior relevant environmental testing, chamber evaluations, environmental qualifications (MIL-STD-810H), and operational user feedback.

6. Cost & Schedule: Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) unit flyaway cost; estimated lead time to configure, fabricate, or otherwise make available prototype or representative test articles; and an estimated schedule for potential USG test and evaluation. This information will be used solely for market research and acquisition planning and does not represent a USG requirement or commitment to procure prototypes or test articles.

7. Company profile: Indicate company size and applicable socioeconomic designations (e.g., large business, small business, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned).

8. Location: Identify primary business and manufacturing locations and indicate whether location presents any limitations or considerations for performance.

9. Domestic sourcing compliance: State whether the proposed products or services comply with all applicable domestic sourcing, content, and manufacturing requirements. Identify any exceptions, waivers, foreign-source components, or other potential compliance limitations.

10. Subcontractor support: Identify any subcontractors required to support performance, including their roles and the extent of work they would perform.

11. Ownership and domestic status: State whether the company is U.S.-based and whether it is U.S.-owned, foreign-owned, or foreign-controlled.

5.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submissions must be complete and adhere to the following formatting and content rules:

Page Limit: Response packages shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length (excluding covers, standard product brochures, or test reports).

Formatting: Standard 8.5 x 11-inch pages, with normal margins and a font size no smaller than 10-point.

Company Information: Include official company name, address, telephone number, website, and business type (large/small business classification).

Point of Contact: Provide the name, title, telephone number, and email address of the authorized company representative.

Responses: Fully address Section 4.0.

Information Sensitivity: DO NOT submit any confidential or proprietary information. Please save any classified or proprietary information for any subsequent or follow-on engagements.

6.0 SUBMISSION GUIDANCE

To ensure all submissions are formally tracked, processed, and routed to the appropriate programmatic stakeholders, please submit responses electronically through the Joint Enterprise Technology Tool (JETT). No email submissions of RFI response packages will be accepted. JETT is intended only for publicly releasable information and is not suitable for proprietary or trade‑secret material. Any such content should be reserved for follow‑on PME CBRND industry engagements or other designated secure venues. Please follow these steps to submit your response packet:

1. Access the JETT platform homepage at https://jacks.jpeocbrnd.army.mil/JETT.

2. If you do not have an active JETT account, select the option to register and complete the email verification. Please allow up to 24 hours for account access approval.

3. Once logged in, select "Respond to an RFI".

4. Enter the specific RFI Notice ID for this opportunity to ensure your submission is linked correctly.

5. Complete the online questionnaire and upload your official RFI response as a single, compiled PDF file.

1. Submission Deadline: Responses are requested no later than Tuesday, 24 November 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EDT.

Late submissions may not be reviewed or considered for the down-selection process or in support of a Fall Industry Day if needed.

7.0 POINTS OF CONTACT

For questions regarding this RFI, please use the email listed below.

· Ms. Imani Daiyaan – Imani.s.daiyaan.civ@army.mil

For technical assistance with the JETT platform, please contact the JETT Helpdesk at usarmy.apg.cpe-cbrnd.mbx.jett@army.mil.