Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS)
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| State: | Federal |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Set Aside: | No Set aside used |
| Posted Date: | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | W911QY-26-S-BCIS-01 |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
- Updated Published Date: Jun 18, 2026 01:09 pm EDT
- Original Published Date: May 26, 2026 02:12 pm EDT
- Updated Response Date: Jul 07, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Jun 09, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Updated Inactive Date: Jul 22, 2026
- Original Inactive Date: Jun 24, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: AC13 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
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NAICS Code:
- 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
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Place of Performance:
USA
Updated 11 June
- Update response date
- Add information regarding site visit to section 1 (June 30th)
Solicitation Number: W911QY-26-S-BCIS-01
Parent Solicitation: W9128Z-25-S-A002 (Army Open Solicitation)
Link to Parent: https://sam.gov/opp/476c4481dc56499c9b1d9c6a9ce745a9/view
Title: Prototype Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS)
Response Date: 23 June 2026, 1700 EST
Issuing Office: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Division, on behalf of the Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Protection (JPM CBRN P).
1. Synopsis & Core Requirement
The Government seeks prototype solutions for a Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022, Other Transaction Authority (OTA). The objective is to acquire a modular, field-installable kit to convert the existing USAF TMT60 positive-pressure tent shelter into a negative-pressure, multi-patient isolation system for managing patients with High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID).
At a minimum, proposed solutions must be able to meet the following critical threshold requirements:
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Negative Pressure: -2.5 Pa (≈ -0.01 in. w.g.) differential
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Air Exchange: ≥12 Air Changes per Hour (ACH)
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Filtration: 99.97% efficiency for 0.3-micron particles
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Compatibility: Must integrate with and be reversible for the standard TMT60 tent system
1.2 Notice of On-Site Equipment Viewing
To assist vendors in preparing their Responses to this Solicitation (RSPs), the Government has scheduled an on-site equipment viewing of the TMT60 shelter at Fort Detrick, MD.
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Date: June 30, 2026
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Time: 0900 to 1200 EDT
Access Requirements & Security Protocols
All vendor representatives must strictly adhere to the following installation security protocols to be granted entry:
Access Requirements & Security Protocols:
To attend the viewing, all vendor representatives must strictly adhere to the following installation security protocols:
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Approved Visit Request: Vendors must submit and receive an approved visit request prior to arrival. Please coordinate all submissions with the Contracting Officer or Specialist.
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Installation Visitor Guidance: Please review and follow the specific access instructions detailed on the Fort Detrick Visitor Center Portal: https://home.army.mil/detrick/my-fort/visitors
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Citizenship Restriction: Access is restricted to U.S. Citizens only. No Foreign Nationals will be permitted on-site.
2. Acquisition Approach & Submission Instructions
This acquisition will be conducted as a two-step process with the intent to award multiple Prototype OTAs. This approach encourages participation from non-traditional defense contractors and small businesses.
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Step 1: Solution Briefs: Interested parties are invited to submit a Solution Brief package. This initial submission consists of two files:
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A Solution Brief (15-page limit) detailing the technical merit, credibility, feasibility, and innovation of the proposed solution. This brief must include a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate.
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A Supporting Data Package (no page limit) with evidence to substantiate all claims.
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Step 2: Request for Solution Proposal (RSP): Select offerors will be invited to submit a full proposal.
All Solution Brief packages must be submitted via email to the Points of Contact listed below no later than the response date and time. Full details are in the attached CFS document.
3. Attachments
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BCIS CFS - Final 26MAY2026.docx (Call for Solutions)
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BCIS SOO - Final 26MAY2026.docx (Statement of Objectives)
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Q&A
4. Points of Contact (Email submissions to both)
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Agreements Officer: Dan Adams (dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil)
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Agreements Specialist: Andy Rhodes (andrew.r.rhodes10.civ@army.mil
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Agreements Specialist (Alternate): Christine Halamoutis (christine.m.halamoutis.civ@army.mil)
- NATICK DIVISION 10 GENERAL GREENE AVE
- NATICK , MA 01760-5011
- USA
- Dan Adams
- dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil
- Christine Halamoutis
- christine.m.halamoutis.civ@army.mil
- Jun 18, 2026 01:09 pm EDTSources Sought (Updated)
- Jun 17, 2026 03:58 pm EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- Jun 11, 2026 01:11 pm EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- Jun 10, 2026 09:03 am EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- Jun 09, 2026 08:52 am EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- Jun 08, 2026 01:21 pm EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- May 29, 2026 12:44 pm EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- May 27, 2026 12:34 pm EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- May 27, 2026 09:08 am EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- May 26, 2026 02:12 pm EDT Sources Sought (Original)
- Apr 30, 2026 11:55 pm EDT Presolicitation (Updated)
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