Handheld Gas Identification System

The Department of the Army is seeking sources for a Handheld Gas Identification System through this Sources Sought Notice issued by the Tobyhanna Army Depot Fire and Emergency Services Branch. The procurement requires a portable, handheld Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) spectrometer capable of detecting and identifying gases and vapors, specifically targeting Toxic Industrial Chemicals, Chemical Warfare Agents, Volatile Organic Compounds, and Hazardous Gas Mixtures. Key technical requirements include an integrated touchscreen interface compatible with gloves and Personal Protective Equipment, a chemical library containing at least 5,000 entries, the ability to analyze samples without consumables, operation in harsh environments, and a 6-hour rechargeable battery with charging capability during operation. Interested vendors must submit responses via email to megan.jones5.civ@army.mil including part numbers, manufacturer information, product brochures, and complete business information. The response deadline is Monday, September 8, 2025, by 4:00 PM EST, with responses required to include company details, business size, UEID, CAGE code, and contact information.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors. The notice explicitly states this is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote or commitment by the government to contract for any supply or service. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the documentation, and no award values or budget ranges are provided. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6630 for Chemical Analysis Instruments. The system is intended for emergency and hazardous material detection scenarios requiring robust functionality in challenging operational conditions. Vendors are specifically instructed not to request RFQs as none are currently available and such requests will not receive responses.