Biological Containment Isolation System (BCIS)

Updated 01 July 2026 Following the site visit on 30 June 2026, the due date for the submissions has been extended to 10 July 2026. This is reflected in the BCIS CFS - 01July2026 final attachment.  Updated 28 June 2026 The Call for Solution document has been update to refect the current due date in this posting and to whme the Calls should be sent to. The requirements have not changed for what the government is seeking. As detailed within this post for the site visit on June 30, 2026. Any additional questions that are unable to be clarified during the site vist are due by July 1, 2026 at 17:00 and will be posted for all interestd vendors by July 3, 2026.  Updated 26 June 2026 1. Attached BCIS CFS - Final 26MAY2026 2. Attached BCIS SOO Final Rev1 29MAY2026 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: Negative Pressure: -2.5 Pa (≈ -0.01 in. w.g.) differential Air Exchange: ≥12 Air Changes per Hour (ACH) Filtration: 99.97% efficiency for 0.3-micron particles 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. Date:  June 30, 2026 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: Approved Visit Request:  Vendors must submit and receive an approved visit request prior to arrival.The forms MUST be submitted by COB on June 24, 2026. FORT DETRICK REQUEST FOR VISITOR’S PASS must be completed by applicant and submitted to usarmy.detrick.usag.mbx.des-vetting@mail.mil.  Please provide Contracting Officer and Specialist confirmation of submission. 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 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. Step 1: Solution Briefs: Interested parties are invited to submit a Solution Brief package. This initial submission consists of two files: 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. A Supporting Data Package (no page limit) with evidence to substantiate all claims. 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 BCIS CFS - Final 26MAY2026.docx (Call for Solutions) BCIS SOO - Final 26MAY2026.docx (Statement of Objectives) Q&A  4. Points of Contact (Email submissions to all) Agreements Officer: Dan Adams (dan.l.adams2.civ@army.mil) Agreements Specialist: Christine Halamoutis (christine.m.halamoutis.civ@army.mil) Agreements Specialist: Andy Rhodes (andrew.r.rhodes10.civ@army.mil