Chemical and Narcotics Detection and Identification Devices
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 01152025NII
- Agency
-
Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334517 Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence about handheld chemical and narcotics detection and identification devices for their Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) program. The agency seeks portable analyzers capable of identifying narcotics, controlled substances, pharmaceuticals, explosives, and other materials across border security operations. Potential vendors must provide detailed system specifications addressing technical requirements such as battery operation, data storage, wireless transfer capabilities, and operational performance under challenging environments. Responses are due by January 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET and must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Aga Frys in MS Word or PDF format. This RFI is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee of future procurement.
The current pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or mention incumbent contractors. No precise award value or budget range is specified in the documentation. The RFI outlines specific technical requirements for the devices, including battery-powered operation with non-proprietary batteries, ability to store at least 1,000 analysis scans, and wireless data transfer capabilities. Vendors must demonstrate devices can operate while personnel wear personal protective equipment, with training completion possible within 4 hours and an expected service life of at least 10 years. The procurement falls under NAICS category 334517 for Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing and PSC category 6635 for Physical Properties Testing and Inspection, suggesting a technical and specialized procurement approach.
Notice text
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) Program
Chemical and Narcotics Detection and Identification Devices
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor a promise to issue an RFP or other solicitation. Furthermore, those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback about its submission, other than acknowledgment of receipt. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is not currently seeking proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the expense of the respondent. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned.
CBP is seeking information from interested vendors that could provide handheld chemical analyzers for the Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) program.
Responses are due no later than January 28, 2025, at 11 A.M ET. Responses must be submitted via e-mail in MS Word or Adobe PDF format to Contracting Officer, Aga Frys, at aga.frys@cbp.dhs.gov.
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Aga Frys at aga.frys@cbp.dhs.gov. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by posting answers as an addendum to this RFI on SAM.gov. Therefore, questions should not include proprietary or classified information
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI_Chem ID Equipment.pdf |
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