RFI HEGA Filters.pdf

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Sources Sought #: HEGA_Filters_RFI Title: Chemical Agent Decontamination Filter Module Notice Type: Sources Sought Posted Date: 03/12/2024 Response Date: 04/12/2024 Archive:

Original Set Aside: N/A Set Aside: N/A PSC or FSC Classification code: 1040 http://support.outreachsystems.com/resources/tables/pscs/ NAICS Code: 333413 https://www.census.gov/naics/

The Government requests that responses be submitted electronically to dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil, jaylen.a.wingfield.civ@army.mil, brendan.p.harty.civ@army.mil and brant.s.lagoon.civ@army.mil by 04/12/2024 by 5pm EST.

SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US ARMY DEVCOM Soldier Center and Joint Project Manager for Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Protection (JPM CBRN Protection) to identify potential sources to provide High Efficiency Gas Absorber (HEGA) filters to replace or be used in conjunction with the High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters currently in use with the Joint Biological Agent Decontamination System (JBADS). While test data demonstrating capability against the below requirements is desired, these data are not required to submit a response.

This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). Also, it is not an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation or a request seeking contractors interested in placement on a solicitation mailing list. It is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources for planning purposes only.

Responses to this notice are not considered as offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information presented or the use of any such information. Data and samples submitted in response to this market survey will not be returned. No solicitation document exists at this time, and calls requesting a solicitation will not be answered.

Background: The JBADS is a deployable biological agent aircraft decontamination system with the ability to decontaminate a C-130 H/J/J-30 model aircraft from biological warfare agents through the employment of hot, humid air to allow the unrestricted use of the aircraft post-decontamination. Full-Rate Production (FRP) of the JBADS has been completed, and five systems have been delivered to Hollomon Air Force Base. As a future capability of the program, a chemical agent decontamination capability has been identified as a potential requirement. In order to meet the new requirement, the addition of the HEGA filter, more commonly known as activated or carbon-based filters will need to replace or be used with the HEPA filters currently in use with the JBADS.

Description: JPM CBRN Protection is requesting information on commercially available HEGA filters currently in development. The objective of this effort is to investigate the availability of HEGA filters that can meet future chemical protection requirements for the JBADS with minimal modifications to the existing system.

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Specific Specifications: The Government is interested in learning more information about HEGA filters which meet the recommended requirements for chemical decontamination.

• HEGA filters of interest are commercially available or currently under development.

• HEGA filters should demonstrate decontamination capability against the following agents:

o Mustard Gas Blister Agent (HD) o Soman Nerve Agent (GD) o Venemous Agent X Nerve Gas (VX).

• HEGA filters should demonstrate decontamination capability against the following simulant agents:

o Methyl Salicylate (MES) o Tripopyl Phosphate (TPP) o Diethyl Malonate (DEM)

• System should operate and be effective within the parameters below:

o Temperature: up to 76.7 C o Relative Humidity: 0% - 95%

The above requirements represent guidelines for materials that the Government is interested in learning more about. However, contractors should not disqualify any materials that they are interested in submitting information to the Government based on failing to meet one or any of the requirements above.

Deliverables: Vendors who believe they have HEGA filters capable of meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a short summary, by the date and to the individuals noted below (no more than 5 pages total).

The summary will need to include the following general information about the respondent:

• Company name and address

• Point of Contact with phone number

• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):

• CAGE Code

• A statement regarding any small business designation (if applicable). The North

American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333413 and the small business size is 1,000 employees.

Responses must include the following information specific to the HEGA filters capable of meeting the above requirements:

1. A statement identifying the country of manufacture.

Responses should include the following information specific to the HEGA filters capable of meeting the above requirements:

1. A description of the filter being submitted.

2. Include system design parameters, including but not limited to:

a. Filter efficiency requirements

b. Filter size, quantity, weight, placement

c. Filter replacement procedure

d. System operating parameters

3. Component specifications, system drawings, and renderings

4. If the filter is still in development, a statement regarding the Technical Readiness Level

(TRL) of that filter.

5. If the filter is still in development, include system design assumptions, including but not limited to:

a. Filter efficiency requirements

b. Filter size, quantity, weight, placement

c. Filter replacement procedure

d. System operating parameters

The submissions may be used by the Government to assess the performance of the submitted materials and design concepts for functionality in a composite material. While there is no guarantee that a subsequent solicitation will be issued and/or a contract awarded, currently, it is the Government’s interest to explore feasibility of procuring Chemical Biological (CB) defense filters with the above properties.

Delivery Date: Respondents are requested to provide information by COB 04/12/2024.

Responses to this notice are to be sent to Dan Adams, Jaylen Wingfield, Brendan Harty, and Brant Lagoon DEVCOM SC, General Greene Ave., Natick, MA 01760-5019. This notice is for information only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. No solicitation document exists.

Government Furnished Property (Equipment/Materials/Information/Computer Utilization): N/A

IMPORTANT NOTES: Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Announcement. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY

This Sources Sought Announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes and to identify interested sources. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. It is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Further, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Funding is not available at this time. The United States Army has not made a commitment to procure any of the items/services discussed, and release of this Sources Sought Announcement should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. Response to this Sources Sought Announcement is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this and any follow-on information requests. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Not responding to this Sources Sought Announcement does not preclude participation in any future RFP if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the SAM.gov website. It is the responsibility of the potential responders to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this subject.

RESPONSES:

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending responses regarding this requirement to DEVCOM Soldier Center via e-mail ONLY to dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil, jaylen.a.wingfield.civ@army.mil, brendan.p.harty.civ@army.mil and brant.s.lagoon.civ@army.mil no later than 04/12/2024 by 5:00 p.m. EST. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party.

mailto:dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil

Please provide business size (indicate your socioeconomic status), applicable NAICS code, and CAGE code. If you hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract, please identify your contract number.

QUESTIONS:

Any questions for clarification may be emailed to contracting POC, dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil, jaylen.a.wingfield.civ@army.mil, brendan.p.harty.civ@army.mil and brant.s.lagoon.civ@army.mil no later than 04/12/2024 by 5:00 p.m. EST. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. An unattributed list of questions and answers will be published at the same web location of this Sources Sought Announcement.

Contracting Office Address:

BLDG 1

10 General Green Ave.

Natick, Massachusetts 01760-5011 United States

Primary Points of Contact: dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil, jaylen.a.wingfield.civ@army.mil, brendan.p.harty.civ@army.mil and brant.s.lagoon.civ@army.mil Project Officer Names: Brendan Harty and Brant Lagoon mailto:dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil mailto:brendan.p.harty.civ@army.mil mailto:dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil