Request for Information - FTIR Spectroscopy with Raman Devices

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking to procure handheld chemical analyzers with Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy capabilities for its Small-Scale Non-Intrusive Inspection Program. The Request for Information (RFI) targets vendors who can supply at least 140 handheld analyzers with specific technical requirements, including FTIR spectral range of 4,000-650 cm-1, Raman spectral range of 250-2875 cm-1, and LowDoseID accessory for detecting narcotics and controlled substances. Vendors must submit a Capabilities Statement limited to 8 pages and include pricing information by January 24, 2025, at 11 A.M. ET. The evaluation will focus on the devices' ability to detect fentanyl and other opioids in low concentrations, meeting durability standards like MIL-STD-810G and IP67. This RFI is a market research effort and does not guarantee a contract award.

The procurement is not designated for any specific set-aside category and falls under the NAICS code 334517 for Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing. CBP plans to potentially acquire up to 1,900 analyzers over four option years, with an initial base year contract from April 30, 2025, through April 29, 2030. Each analyzer must be portable, measuring no more than 11" x 6" x 3", and include a comprehensive 5-year warranty. The contract requires the successful vendor to provide two-day training sessions for up to 20 officers, maintenance technician training, technical manuals, and ongoing support including software and library updates. Delivery of the first systems must commence within 60 days of order execution, with initial shipments directed to CBP's Integrated Logistics Division in Lorton, Virginia. The total procurement represents a significant investment in advanced chemical detection technology for border security operations.