JBTDS FRP

2026-11-03

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION : DESCRIPTION : THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ( RFI ) ONLY - This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes ; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal ( RFP ) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future . Solicitations are not available at this time . Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response . This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever . All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary ; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government . Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP , if any is issued . The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground ( ACC - APG ), on behalf of the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical , Biological , Radiological and Nuclear Defense ( JPEO - CBRND ), is exploring options for a Contractor to manufacture , package , and deliver JBTDS Detector / Collector assemblies , Data Stations , and consumables that meet the JBTDS Performance Specification ( see attachment ). The JBTDS is a lightweight , low - cost , battery operable , system designed to rapidly detect , collect , and identify airborne Biological Warfare Agents ( BWAs ) which are assessed to pose a threat to the Joint Force . The JBTDS will be a man - portable system that can be carried by one Warfighter . JBTDS will be a modular set of capabilities that can be utilized individually or together to provide an integrated capability set . These capabilities perform the core biological defense functions of biological aerosol detection , collection and identification . The JBTDS provides three capabilities : Detection - Collection sensor capability , Identification capability , and Data Station ( Base Station can be used interchangeably ) Communications ( DSC ) capability . Unless otherwise specified , when the term “ JBTDS ” is used , it refers to all three capabilities . The Detection - Collection sensor performs the detection and aerosol collection functions as well as communication with the DSC capability . The detection capability will automatically initiate the collection of a sample if a threat anomaly is sensed in the environment . The Detection - Collection capability includes Meteorological Sensing ( MET ) and Global Positioning System ( GPS ) capabilities , operator manuals , and consumable supplies to support a mission . The Detection - Collection sensor will be capable of operating as a stand - alone unit or as part of a remote - controlled array . The Detection - Collection sensor will be able to operate in all environments , be man - portable , and withstand transportation and long - term storage . The Data Station communications ( DSC ) capability consists of the necessary software and hardware to remotely monitor and control the Detection - Collection sensor capabilities when interfacing with an IP based radio . The DSC capability software may reside on existing service command control ( C2 ) hardware or a dedicated piece of hardware . When the Detection - Collection sensors are employed as a networked array , the DSC capability will facilitate : maintenance , notification of alerts and alarms , remote control of the Detection - Collection sensor capability , and display their location . The DSC capability will be the operator ’ s primary interface with the Command and Control systems ( JWARN and / or CBRN Sensor Command and Control ( CSC2 )) which is utilized to inform higher command of a biological attack . The DSC capability includes operator manuals , and consumable supplies to support a mission . The DSC capability will be able to operate in a sheltered field environment , be man portable , and withstand transportation and long - term storage . The anticipated deliverables for this effort include : 3 , 247 JBTDS Detector collector assemblies , 425 JBTDS Data Stations , and 49 , 015 JBTDS consumables to be delivered over three ( 3 ) years . Manufacturing Plan per Data Item Description DI - MGMT - 81889Quality Assurance Program PlanProcured Parts Inspection ResultsManufactured Parts Inspection ResultsConfiguration Management PlanPhysical Configuration AuditFirst Article TestIntegrated Logistics Support documentation corresponding to the JBTDS system configuration . As part of this , it is anticipated the Contractor will conduct all Integrated Product Support ( IPS ) elements for the JBTDS production systems , including analyses ( to include a Failure Mode , Effects & Criticality Analysis ( FMECA ), Fault Tree Analysis ( FTA ), Maintenance Task Analysis ( MTA ), and Level of Repair Analysis ( LORA ), operator and maintenance technical manuals ( TM ), training support package materials , and the creation of LPD such as drawings , packaging instructions and Bill of Materials ( BOM ) to enable the generation of Basis of Issue Plan ( BOIP ) Feeder Data , and Line Item Numbers ( LIN ). Military PackagingProduction Technical Data Package ( TDP ), Software Data Package ( SDP ), and Source Code for NBCRV SSU system to include corresponding Government Purpose Rights for the data . Support for Government DT / OT , either on - site or virtual , as needed , and the repair of systems damaged in testing . Support of sustainment activities including repairs that can be performed in the field . Sustainment support shall be provided for two years after initial fielding . ACC - APG is seeking the following information : Potential Respondents shall describe how they propose to successfully deliver 3 , 247 JBTDS Detector / Collector assemblies , 425 Data Stations , and 49 , 015 Consumables over three ( 3 ) years . Potential Respondents shall provide a rough order of magnitude ( ROM ) timeline and cost required to produce the JBTDS , to include at what quantities price breaks would be attained . Potential Respondents shall provide a ROM cost required to deliver a production Technical Data Package for the JBTDS system and corresponding Government Purpose Rights for the data . Potential Respondents shall provide a ROM required to deliver a Software Data Package for the JBTDS system and corresponding Government Purpose Rights for the data . If potential respondents can provide an alternative system that meets or exceeds JBTDS performance requirements , provide cost per system . If potential respondents can provide a system that can meet most requirements , please provide system description and what requirements the system cannot meet . Also provide an estimated price per unit of what it will cost to develop the system to meet requirements . Potential respondents shall describe any commercial solution or development of a commercial product to meet the performance requirements . Potential respondents shall provide their business size . Potential Respondents shall recommend contract type i . e . Firm Fixed Price , Fixed Price Incentive Firm Target , Fixed Price Award Fee , Cost Plus Award Fee , etc . Potential Respondents shall provide a ROM cost required to deliver the Source Code for the JBTDS system and corresponding Government Purpose Rights for the codePotential Respondents shall provide a ROM cost required to deliver the Logistics and sustainment support documentation as specified above . Respondents shall not be obligated to provide the services described herein and it is understood by the United States Government that the cost estimates provided as a result of this request are " best " estimates only . List of attachments : JBTDS Performance Specification PRF EA - D - 10012C ( Access Controlled ) JBTDS Full Rate Production Statement of Work ( draft ) DISCLAIMER : THEGOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ONTHEBASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND WILL NOT OTHERWISE PAY FORTHEINFORMATION SOLICITED . This request for information is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an Invitation for Bid ( IFB ), Request for Quotation ( RFQ ), or Request for Proposal ( RFP ), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services . Your responses to this Request for Information ( RFI ) will be treated as information only . No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this request for information or Government use of such information . The Government reserves the right to reject , in whole or part , any contractor input resulting from this request for information . The information resulting from this request for information may be included in one or more RFPs , which may be released via the System for Award Management portal . The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate . Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organizations ' capabilities . Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted . Although it is highly encouraged , not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future proposal request . The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government . All submissions become the property of the Government and will not be returned . Proprietary , confidential , privileged commercial or financial information submitted in the RFI response should be marked accordingly to ensure appropriate handling and disposition by the Government . No classified information shall be submitted in the RFI response . Only Government personnel will have access to information marked as proprietary . DUEDATE : RFI response submissions shall be submitted in writing ( electronically via e - mail ) to the Point ( s ) of Contact listed below . RFI response submissions shall be submitted as searchable Adobe Portable Document Format (. pdf ) or Microsoft Office 2007 or newer (. docx , . xlsx , etc .). Submission of files in older format (. doc , . xis , etc .) may result in the file ( s ) being rendered unreadable . The entirety of the RFI response submission email shall not exceed 15MB . The entirety of the RFI response submission shall not exceed 15 pages ( Times New Roman font ( or similar ), size 12 ). Marketing materials or brochures do not count against the 15 - page RFI response limit , but must adhere to the overall email response file size limitations ( 15MB total ) noted above . Failure to adhere to this limitation may result in portions of the response not being received by the Government . Submissions are due no later than 7 days after posting date . All responses shall be submitted via email toboththe Primary and Secondary Contracting POCs listed below : Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground { ACC - APG ) Edgewood Division ContractingPOCs : Primary POC : Erin Roos , Contract Specialist , erin . c . roos . civ @ army . mil Secondary POC : Jemel Hogan , Contracting Officer , jemel . m . hogan . civ @ army . mil

Maryland

2026-05-02