DRAFT 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 USG desires a deployable BIQ capability 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

2. 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. This page limit includes the cover page, table of contents, and the completed CFS Attachment 0001, "BCIS Capabilities Assertion Matrix."

2. The Solution Brief should provide a concise narrative addressing the technical approach, innovation, IP strategy, and business information. The Assertion Matrix must be fully completed, with the "Supporting Data Reference" column clearly pointing to the specific location of the evidence in File 2 This submission will only count as a one (1) page portion. of submission within the solution brief submission.

· File 2: Supporting Data Package

3. 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.

3. 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:

4. Both files shall be submitted in PDF format no later than [More information needed: Submission Deadline] at 1600 EST.

4. Submissions shall be sent via email to [More information needed: POC Email]. The email subject line shall be: "CFS W911QY-26-S-BCIS-01 Submission - [Offeror Name]".

4. The two files shall be named as follows:

3. [Offeror Name]_BCIS_Solution_Brief.pdf

3. [Offeror Name]_BCIS_Supporting_Data.pdf

· Follow-on Submission: Request for Solution Proposal (RSP) (By Invitation Only)

· Offerors whose Solution Briefs are selected will be invited to submit a full proposal in response to an RSP.

· The RSP will require a comprehensive submission including, but not limited to: a draft Statement of Work (SOW), Master Delivery Schedule, and firm-fixed-price for all deliverables.

The initial solution briefs MUST assert to meeting or exceeding the stated Threshold Requirement to be considered for a request for proposal submission for Phase 1. Support of assertions may be included in Supporting Data file, to be excluded from the page limitation within the Solution brief.

The BCIS exhaust filter shall be located outside of the containment enclosure.

The BCIS air filtration system shall be able to operate in rain conditions without performance degradation.

· 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.

· 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.

SECTION D: EVALUATION PROCESS & CRITERIA

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

Step 1: Initial Downselect (RSP to Phase I Award)

Offerors' RSP 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 RSP must demonstrate a credible approach to meeting the project's core objectives. The following criteria will be used for the assessment:

· 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. The assessment will result in an adjectival rating (Outstanding, Good, Acceptable, Unacceptable).

· 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.

· Non-Traditional/Small Business Participation: The Government will verify the offeror meets one of the conditions under 10 U.S.C. § 4022(d)(1). This is a pass/fail criterion for award eligibility.

Step 2: Downselect from Phase I to Phase II

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

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 one (1) prototype system meeting a minimum Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of six (6) 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.

· 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 three (3) prototype systems meeting a minimum TRL of seven (7) 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.

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 the evaluation process described in Section D, Part 3, the Government will make a formal determination of "successful completion" for the final selected prototype. To be deemed "successfully completed" and therefore be eligible for a non-competitive follow-on production award, the prototype must be judged by the Government to have met all minimum threshold requirements outlined in the SOO. 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

Primary power sources must operate at normal temperature and pressure (20° C, 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