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Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD)
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Title:  

Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD)

Agency:  

U.S. Department Of Defense

State:  

Maryland

NAICS Code:  

54171

Industry:  

Aerospace and Defense

Solicitation Type:  

Request for Information

Solicitation ID:  

W911SR-26-R-AVCAD

Open Date:  

4/2/2026

Close Date:  

5/3/2026

Last Updated:  

Description:
The U.S. Army is seeking information on portable systems capable of detecting and identifying vapor and aerosol chemical hazards. The system should be one-person portable, detect and identify traditional Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) and Non-Traditional Agents (NTAs), and have a Mean Time Between Operational Mission Failure (MTBOMF) of not less than 370 hours. The system should also be capable of remote operation and alarm via an application hosted on a tablet computer. • The system should have a volume of 0.85 cubic foot or less and a weight of 18 pounds or less, including internal batteries. • The system should detect and identify vapor and aerosol traditional Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) at very low levels. • The system should detect and identify aerosol Non-Traditional Agents (NTAs). • The system should have a Mean Time Between False (positive) Alarm (MTBFA) of not less than 50 hours. • The system should be capable of continuous operation when using host platform or fixed-site power sources. • The system should be capable of operation for 12 continuous hours when using DoD inventory batteries.
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Contact Information:

Samantha Degele

samantha.l.degele.civ@army.mil

Budget Estimate (AI):

$1,000,000 – $10,000,000

The budget for this opportunity is difficult to estimate, as it is a Request for Information (RFI) rather than a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a contract award. However, based on the requirements for the system, it is likely that the budget will be substantial, potentially in the millions of dollars. The system will need to be designed, developed, tested, and manufactured, which will require significant investment. Additionally, the system will need to meet strict performance requirements, which may also drive up costs. The estimated budget range is likely between $1 million and $10 million, depending on the complexity of the system and the number of units produced.

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