US-FED-00000398463 - Request for Information (RFI) for Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Protection (JPM CBRN - Deadline November 28,2026

This is a request for information (RFI) only for capabilities and experience which show potential for meeting the requirements described below. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). It is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources for planning purposes only. Responses to this notice are not considered as offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information presented or the use of any such information.1. PurposeThe Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Protection (JPM CBRN P) is conducting a market survey to identify industry capabilities, experience, and potential approaches for serving as a Product Support Integrator (PSI) and material integration support for the Chemically Protected Deployable Medical System (CP DEPMEDS) Reconfiguration and Technology Refresh effort.The Government seeks a commercial partner capable of procuring and coordinating the delivery of commercially available components; receiving, tracking, and consolidating Government–sourced components; applying Item Unique Identification (IUID) markings as required; maintaining materiel accountability and readiness; conducting Preventative Maintenance, Checks and Services (PMCS) and Care of Supply in Storage (COSIS) as necessary, and delivering verified, complete component packages to Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) for final system integration, build completion, and packaging.This RFI is issued solely for planning and market–research purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, commitment by the Government, or authorization to incur costs. The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs associated with preparing or submitting a response.2. BackgroundCP DEPMEDS is a fielded CBRN protection system that supports Army Role 3 field–hospital operations. The program is executing a reconfiguration and technology–refresh effort using fielded, previously qualified, and commercially available components.The revised support concept under consideration would use a commercial PSI to integrate component procurement, Government–furnished or Government–sourced materiel coordination, traceability, IUID marking, and delivery to Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA). PBA would retain responsibility for final assembly/integration of CP DEPMEDS sets, final packaging, associated Government acceptance activities, and delivery of sets to their fielding/final destination.3. Scope of Information RequestedThe Government seeks information on industry capability to perform the following functions:A. Commercial Component ProcurementProcure commercially available components identified by the Government.Conduct vendor management and order placement of components.Identify long–lead items, supply–chain constraints, discontinuance risks, and proposed alternate sources.Provide proposed substitutes only when specifically authorized by the Government.Manage warranties, vendor documentation, certificates of conformance, and commercial shipping documentation as applicable.B. Government Component CoordinationCoordinate receipt, transfer, and consolidation of Government–sourced components from designated Government organizations, depots, supply activities, or other locations.Maintain accountability for Government–provided or Government–directed materiel while in contractor custody.Maintain COSIS to prevent environmental degradation, corrosion, and shelf life expiration of stored equipment and supplies.