BCIS CFS - Final 26MAY2026.docx

Call for Solutions (CFS)

Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS)

Call for Solutions (CFS) Number: W911QY-26-S-BCIS-01 Issuing Office: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Division Date Issued: [XX] March 2026 Title: Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS)

SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION

This Call for Solutions (CFS) is issued by the Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) on behalf of the Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Protection (JPM CBRN P). The Government seeks prototype solutions for a Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022, Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for Prototype Projects. This CFS invites interested parties to submit Solution Briefs. Selected offerors will be invited to submit a full proposal in response to a Request for Solution Proposal (RSP).

This CFS is issued under the parent Army Open Solicitation (AOS) W9128Z-25-S-A002. All submissions must conform to the requirements outlined in the parent AOS and this specific call.

SECTION B: BACKGROUND / PROBLEM STATEMENT / CAPABILITY GAP

The desire is for a modular, field-installable kit that will allow the conversion of the United States Air Force UTS Systems - Tactical Military Tall 60 (TMT60) positive pressure tent shelter to a negative pressure Multi-Patient BCIS tent / shelter for managing HCID infected patients during contingency operations, both CONUS and OCONUS. Responding to HCID outbreaks in austere environments places extreme demands on personnel and resources, poses significant risks not only to patients but also to medical teams and surrounding populations.

A negative-pressure containment system, allows the USG the ability to rapidly isolate and treat infected individuals, manage disease control efforts and decrease risk of infection to others. Fulfilling this need allows increased operational readiness by decreasing exposure risk, driving down hospitalizations, managing limited medical assets, and conserving critical resources—ultimately improving mission effectiveness. Reliance on improvised or ad hoc containment solutions introduces unacceptable risks of breach and further transmission, endangering medical providers, transport crews, and general-purpose forces.

SECTION C: SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

This acquisition will be conducted using a two-step process.

· Initial Submission: Solution Brief

· Submission Format: The total submission shall consist of two (2) separate files:

1. File 1: Solution Brief

2. File 2: Supporting Data Package

· File 1: Solution Brief

1. The Solution Brief is the core of the offeror's proposal. The Solution Brief is limited to fifteen (15) pages, inclusive of the cover page and table of contents.

2. The Solution Brief should provide a concise narrative that details the technical merit of the proposed solution. This narrative must address the credibility, feasibility, and innovation of the technical approach to meeting the requirements detailed in the SOO, as well as the offeror's IP strategy and business information.

3. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Cost Estimate: The Solution Brief shall include a non-binding ROM cost estimate for both Phase I and Phase II of prototype testing. The ROM should be broken down at a high level (e.g., Hardware, Labor, Travel/Support). The ROM is for budgetary planning only and is not a formal evaluation factor. However, the Government will review the ROM to ensure the proposed solution is fiscally realistic and executable (programmatic viability). The ROM is excluded from the 15-page limit.

· File 2: Supporting Data Package

1. The Supporting Data Package contains all evidence and verifiable data to support claims made in the Solution Brief. There is no page limit for this package.

2. The package must be clearly organized to allow for easy verification of claims.

3. Acceptable supporting data includes but is not limited to: third-party test reports from accredited laboratories, detailed engineering analyses, modeling and simulation data, white papers with supporting calculations, videos of internal testing, or existing commercial/government certifications. The burden of proof rests with the offeror.

· Submission Deadline & Method:

1. Both files shall be submitted in PDF format no later than 09 June 2026, 1700 EST.

2. Submissions shall be sent via email to:

a. Dan Adams – dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil

b. Andy Rhodes – Andrew.r.rhodes10.civ@army.mil

c. The email subject line shall be: "CFS W911QY-26-S-BCIS-01 Submission - [Offeror Name]".

3. The two files shall be named as follows:

i. [Offeror Name]_BCIS_Solution_Brief.pdf

ii. [Offeror Name]_BCIS_Supporting_Data.pdf

For the Solution Brief submission, offerors must assert compliance with the following subset of critical threshold requirements. Full compliance with all SOO thresholds will be evaluated during the RSP phase. Support of assertions may be included in Supporting Data file, to be excluded from the page limitation within the Solution brief.

Solution briefs will be evaluated based on their demonstrated ability to meet or exceed the threshold requirements in the chart below, as substantiated by the supporting documentation provided. Evaluation will also consider the completeness, relevance, and credibility of the supporting data in relation to the stated performance claims.

Minimum Threshold Requirement

Air Exchanges. >=12 Air Changes per Hour (ACH).

Filtration Efficiency. 99.97% of 0.3 micron particles.

Additionally, the Government will assess whether the offeror meets one of the conditions under 10 U.S.C. § 4022(d)(1), with a focus on significant participation from non-traditional defense contractors and/or small businesses. Offerors shall provide support to their approach to meeting one of the conditions at 10 U.S.C. § 4022(d)(1).

Follow-on Submission: Request for Solution Proposal (RSP):

· Offerors whose Solution Briefs are selected will be invited to submit a full proposal in response to an RSP. Detailed instructions for full proposals will be provided by the Government within the RSP.

· The full proposal will require a comprehensive submission, including but not limited to:

· A draft Statement of Work (SOW).

· A detailed Master Delivery Schedule for all hardware and data deliverables.

· The total firm-fixed-price for all prototypes and associated deliverables.

· The Performer’s projected unit cost and maximum monthly production rate for a potential Full Rate Production (FRP) quantity.

· A complete Bill of Materials (BOM) down to the raw material level.

· A table detailing the Performer’s data rights assertions for any technical data or software with less than Government Purpose Rights. The Government’s preference is for GPR.

· Supporting documentation for all performance claims, including but not limited to: test plans and reports and maintainability/reliability data.

· Disclosure of any unique or non-standard test methods required to assess the proposed solution.

· Details on any special logistical requirements (e.g., decontaminability, maintainability, reliability, size, weight, power, operating environmental conditions, setup time, platform integration, and storage) and estimated shelf-life/service-life.

Pricing, ALIN Structure, and Milestone Payments: The offeror shall propose a firm-fixed-price structure utilizing the following Agreement Line Item Numbers (ALINs):

· ALIN 0001 (Base): Phase I Prototype Hardware & Services. (Includes delivery of 3 kits, demonstration, and test support).

· ALIN 0002 (Base): Phase I Data Deliverables.

· ALIN 1001 (Option): Phase II Prototype Hardware & Services. (Includes delivery of 5 kits, IKPT, and test support).

· ALIN 1002 (Option): Phase II Data Deliverables.

Payable Milestone Schedule: The offeror shall propose a Payable Milestone Schedule mapped directly to the ALINs above. Payments will be made based on the successful completion of verifiable milestones. Offerors may propose specific milestone payments tied to high-value data deliverables (e.g., Delivery and Acceptance of the Final Technical Data Package under ALIN 1002). Routine administrative data (e.g., meeting minutes, schedules) should be incorporated as exit criteria for overarching project milestones rather than priced separately.

SECTION D: EVALUATION PROCESS & CRITERIA

The Government will evaluate submissions in a two-step process.

Use of AI tools in Support of Evaluations: The Government may employ AI as a tool to assist in the analysis and review of offeror proposals. AI tools may be used to support tasks such as summarizing proposal content, identifying compliance with this Call for Proposal/ Solicitation requirements, and highlighting areas of potential strength, weakness, or risk.

Maintaining Inherently Governmental Functions: Notwithstanding the use of AI tools to support the evaluation process, all final evaluation judgements, including the assignment or assessment of adjectival ratings, best value determinations, and source selection decisions, will be made exclusively by duly appointed Government personnel. The Government retains sole responsibility for all inherently governmental functions and will not delegate decision making authority to any AI tool.

Offeror Confidentiality and Data Protection: The AI tools utilized by the Government will be employed in a manner consistent with applicable regulations that govern the protection of proprietary and source selection sensitive information. The AI tool will be an output-only system. Any generated report data is not saved. No proposal data will be transmitted to or processed by external, non-Government systems without appropriate safeguards and authorizations in place.

Offerors shall submit proposals that are clear, concise, and readily readable. To ensure accurate analysis by automated evaluation tools and maintain the integrity of the source selection process, the following restrictions apply:

Visible Text Only: All proposal content must be presented as visible text. The inclusion of any concealed text is strictly prohibited. Concealed text includes but is not limited to:

· Micro-text (text with a font size below 10pt).

· White text on a white background.

· Text utilizing colors that render it indistinguishable from the background.

· Text hidden within images or graphics.

Offerors must adhere to the following font and size requirements: Times New Roman or Arial Formatting Consistency: All text must apply uniform formatting throughout the proposal. Variations in font size, color, or style that the Government deems manipulate or obscures the readability of content are prohibited.

Compliance Verification: The Government may conduct technical verification to ensure compliance with these requirements. Proposals found to contain concealed or manipulated text will be considered non-compliant and may be rejected.

Step 1: Evaluation of Initial Solution Briefs

Solution Briefs will be evaluated to determine which offerors demonstrate the highest potential to deliver a successful prototype and will be invited to submit a full Solution Proposal The Government will evaluate the Solution Briefs using the following criteria:

· Threshold Assertions (Pass/Fail): The Solution Brief MUST assert compliance with the subset of critical Threshold Requirements listed in Section C (Force Protection, Conversion Kit Compatibility). Briefs that fail to assert to these thresholds, or provide inadequate supporting data in the Government's assessment to validate the assertion, will be excluded.

· OTA Eligibility (Pass/Fail): The Government will assess whether the offeror meets one of the conditions under 10 U.S.C. § 4022(d)(1) (e.g., non-traditional defense contractor or small business participation).

· Technical Merit: The Government will evaluate the credibility, feasibility, and innovation of the proposed technical approach to meeting the requirements detailed in the SOO.

· Programmatic Viability: The Government will review the submitted Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) to assess if the proposed solution is affordable and falls within anticipated funding constraints.

Step 2: Evaluation of full proposal for OTA Award and Commencement of Phase I Prototype Testing

Offerors' full Solution Proposal will be assessed to select up to three (3) of the most promising solutions for a Phase I OT Agreement award. To be considered, the full solution proposal must demonstrate a credible approach to meeting the project's core objectives. The following criteria will be used for the assessment, listed in descending order of importance:

· Technical Merit: The Government will evaluate the credibility and feasibility of the proposed technical approach and its potential to meet or exceed the objective requirements detailed in the SOO.

· Innovation & IP: The Government will assess the novelty of the proposed solution and the offeror's proposed Intellectual Property approach, favoring flexible strategies that support the Government's long-term needs for sustainment and certification.

· Cost/Price: The Government will assess Cost/Price based off a cost model template provided.

Step 3: Downselect from Phase I to Phase II

At the conclusion of Phase I prototype testing, the Government will select up to two (2) performers to proceed to Phase II prototype testing based on assessment of their progress, prototype performance against the requirements in the SOO (Attachment 1, Tables 2 & 3), and demonstrated potential.

The Government reserves the right to update or refine evaluation criteria prior to Phase II award to ensure alignment with program objectives and operational needs, provided such updates do not alter the requirements specified in the SOO.

SECTION E: ANTICIPATED PHASED EFFORT

Subject to the availability of funds, the Government intends to make multiple awards for this prototype project, which will be executed in two distinct phases.

· Phase I: Up to three (3) contractors may be selected for award. Each contractor shall deliver three (3) prototype systems, meeting a minimum Technology Readiness Level-6 (TRL-6) (Prototype demonstration in a relevant environment) to a Government-specified CONUS location. Contractors will be required to conduct a system demonstration. The Government desires delivery within 60-90 days after award. Verification that the prototype meets TRL-6 will be conducted via a Government-witnessed demonstration at the conclusion of Phase I performance.

· Phase II: Following a down-selection, up to two (2) contractors from Phase I may be invited to participate in Phase II. Each contractor shall deliver five (5) prototype systems meeting a minimum TRL-7 (Prototype demonstration in an operational environment) to a Government-specified CONUS test facility for comprehensive Government testing and operational demonstrations. The Government desires delivery within 60-90 days after the start of Phase II.

· In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4022, and upon a determination that the prototype project for this transaction has been successfully completed, any competitively awarded prototype Other Transaction Authority (OTA) as a result of this Call for Solutions may result in a award of a follow-on production contract, or transaction without the use of competitive procedures.

SECTION F: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Government requires sufficient data rights to operate, maintain, and sustain the Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS) throughout its lifecycle.

The Government's preference is for Unlimited Rights for all technical data and computer software developed under this effort.

As part of the full proposal submitted in response to the Request for Solution Proposal (RSP), the offeror shall provide a table detailing its data rights assertions for all technical data and computer software being provided to the Government with less than an unlimited or unrestricted rights license. For each assertion, the offeror must explain how the proposed approach will result in the best approach for the Government, considering total life-cycle costs.

The Government will consider the impact of the data rights assertions in its selection decision. The Government reserves the right to evaluate negatively any proposed approach that provides less than Government Purpose Rights (GPR) for the prototype design documentation and/or does not facilitate competitive procurement of hardware maintenance and sustainment services.

A final Technical Data Package (TDP) with the final negotiated data rights will be a required deliverable at the conclusion of the prototype project.

SECTION G: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION CRITERIA FOR FOLLOW-ON PRODUCTION

In accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022, the Government will make a formal written determination of "successful completion" for a prototype prior to awarding a follow-on production contract or transaction.

A prototype project may be deemed "successfully completed" upon a determination that the prototype has:

1. Met the key technical goals and threshold requirements outlined in the SOO and verified during testing; or

2. Accomplished a particularly favorable or unexpected result that provides utility to the Government and justifies the transition to production.

This allows the Government the flexibility to transition any aspect of the prototype project determined to be advantageous, even if other aspects of the project have not yet been completed.

The key criteria that will inform the Government's final determination include, but are not limited to, the following, as verified by government-conducted or government-witnessed testing and analysis:

≥12 Air Changes per Hour (ACH)

99.97% at 0.3-micron particle diameter

The solution must operate at normal temperature IAW MIL-STD 810H and pressure (between 0.69 atm - 1 atm)

SECTION H: POINT OF CONTACT

All communications and inquiries regarding this CFS shall be directed exclusively to the Agreements Officer.

· Agreements Officer: Dan L. Adams, Jr.

· Email: Dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil