Chameleon Chemical Detector Cassettes

This is the SOLICITATION for a contractor to provide a sensitive, selective, durable, lightweight customized kit of EIGHT (8) chemical detector cassettes that provide an immediate visual indication of the presence of a chemical hazard without the need for a liquid sample for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The kit enables the war-fighter and first responder to visually monitor, in real time, the presence of hazardous chemicals simultaneously. The cassettes must be compatible with the Chameleon Chemical armband produced by Morphix Technologies. The solicitation is scheduled to close at 5 pm May 21, 2012 PST.

Morphix Technologies is the only manufacturer that is capable of producing an acceptable maritime chemical detection system for the U.S. Coast Guard that has been tested and verified by an independent US Government laboratory. Testing and verification requires the detection cassettes to be fully capable to be worn for an extended period of time in an operational environment (land and maritime), diverse weather climates/environments and be submerged in salt/fresh water for extended periods. The Department of Defense has completed its verification of the Morphix Technologies detection cassettes for the intended operational environment. Additionally, the USCG has completed extended operational evaluations during its 13 month WMD response test and evaluation program. As a result of this verification process, the lightweight chemical detectors have been approved for use by the USCG in a maritime environment that contains chemical agents.

This solicitation is issued as Other Than Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The NAICS code is 339999 and the size standard is 500 employees. Interested offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation on FedBizOpps. Telephone requests for solicitation packages and amendments will not be accepted. No solicitation packages will be mailed. Please note that to be eligible for award of this contract your company must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. Additionally, you must complete your online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Jing Liu at (510) 437-3731 or via email at Jing.Liu@uscg.mil.