M4A1 JCAD Repair

The Department of the Army is seeking repair services for M4A1 Joint Chemical Agent Detectors (JCAD) and JCAD Solid Liquid Adapters (SLA), critical equipment used for detecting chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals. The pre-solicitation notice, issued by Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal, aims to assess potential contractor capabilities for comprehensive repair and service life extension programs. Potential respondents must demonstrate their ability to access or obtain the Technical Data Package (TDP), which is currently held by Smiths Detection, Inc. The government will evaluate responses based on repair capabilities, past performance, production rates, pricing, facility locations, and quality management systems. Interested contractors must submit their responses by February 20, 2025, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil.

The contract opportunity is not set aside for any specific business size, inviting responses from both small and large businesses under NAICS code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, and Guidance System Manufacturing. The anticipated requirement spans a 5-year period with varying annual repair quantities: JCAD repairs are expected to decline from 326 to 31 units, JCAD Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) repairs will increase from 586 to 1,449 units, and SLA repairs are projected to grow from 0 to 200 units annually. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the complex repair requirements and multi-year scope suggest a potentially significant contract value. The government's requirement includes detailed technical assessments, with contractors needing to demonstrate robust capabilities in maintaining and extending the life of these critical chemical detection instruments. The solicitation highlights the strategic importance of maintaining operational readiness for chemical detection equipment across military systems.