DSD-handheld detection devices

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking to procure handheld explosive and drug detection devices through a Request for Proposal (RFP 140R8125Q0250). The procurement specifically calls for 5 handheld detection devices, 400 explosive detection test cards (10-pack), and 100 drug detection test cards (10-pack), with the requirement specifying a DetectaChem Seeker Pro device or equal that must meet multiple technical specifications including MIL-STD-810H compliance, IP 66 water resistance, customizable reporting capabilities, internal storage for 10,000 tests, touch screen display, 10-hour battery life, and password protection features. The solicitation utilizes NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and requires offerors to submit electronic quotes to Kelly Cook by 9:00 AM EST on August 20, 2025. Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, with the government prioritizing technical specifications and lowest price as the primary criteria. The procurement is structured as a firm fixed-price contract with delivery required within 90 days of contract award.

This solicitation is designated as a small business set-aside, restricting competition to businesses meeting the size standard of 1,000 employees or fewer under the applicable NAICS code. The contract does not identify any current incumbents or potential contractors by name, maintaining an open competitive environment for qualified small businesses. While the solicitation does not specify the total contract value or budget range, the quantities involved include the 5 primary detection devices along with substantial quantities of consumable test cards for ongoing operations. Performance will take place with delivery to the Denver Federal Center in Colorado, aligning with the issuing office location at the Bureau of Reclamation's Denver Office. The relatively short timeframe between the August 15, 2025 posting date and the August 20, 2025 submission deadline suggests this may be an urgent operational requirement for the agency's security or safety operations.