Intent to Acquire Sole Source - ECP Colorimetric Test Kits
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- JA-2026-05-1390
- Agency
- Transportation Security Administration Department of Homeland Security
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 70T05026P5903N016 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6810 Chemicals
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
-
- Kurt Allen kurt.allen@tsa.dhs.gov (571) 459-3858
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Transportation Security Administration has awarded a sole-source contract to DetectaChem Inc. under contract number 70T05026P5903N016 on August 5, 2026, for 9,900 ECP colorimetric test kits on a firm fixed-price basis.
TSA determined that DetectaChem is the only responsible source capable of providing the required colorimetric test kits for screening inorganic powders and granular substances at airport checkpoints nationwide. TSA's evaluation of multiple state-of-the-art alternatives concluded that DetectaChem's product offers four key improvements: increased detection rates, reduced false alarm rates, reduced processing time, and improved usability and operational efficiency. Market research conducted via SAM.gov concluded on June 28, 2026, yielding no responses from other sources. TSA further determined that attempting to use alternative sources would require extensive resource duplication across multiple federal agencies.
Delivery is scheduled to Los Angeles International Airport, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, and Luis Munoz Marin International Airport during fiscal year 2026. The procurement uses the Simplified Acquisition Procedure for commercial items under FAR Part 12, with fair and reasonable pricing determined through historical price comparisons and an Independent Government Cost Estimate. The contracting officer authority is vested up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Associated procurement request numbers are PR265903A146, PR265903A171, and PR265903F010, with tracking number JA-2026-05-1390.
Notice text
The attached Justification is published in accordance with award made to Detectachem Inc. under contract number 70T05026P5903N016 on 5 August 2026.
Awarded contract 70T05026P5903N016 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-08-05.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Single Source Justification - ECP Test Kits_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Intent to Acquire Sole Source - ECP Colorimetric Test Kits | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Intent to Acquire Sole Source - ECP Colorimetric Test Kits | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Intent to Acquire Sole Source - ECP Colorimetric Test Kits | Special Notice |
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