SPECIAL NOTICE
66 -- Fieldable (handheld or tabletop) or laboratory-based technologies for trace detection of fentanyl - Sources Sought
- Notice Date
- 10/27/2017
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B130, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-1410, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20899-1410
- Solicitation Number
- NIST-MML-18-SS5
- Archive Date
- 12/15/2017
- Point of Contact
- Wendy Paulo, Phone: 3019753976, Grace H. Garrity, Phone: 3019752345
- E-Mail Address
-
Wendy.Paulo@nist.gov, grace.garrity@nist.gov
(Wendy.Paulo@nist.gov, grace.garrity@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Sources Sought Notice The National Institute of Standards and Technology is conducting market research to obtain information regarding the capability of companies with technologies that can detect trace amounts of synthetic opioids, specifically fentanyl analogs, across a wide range of operational settings. This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is a DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available at this time. NIST is working with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to identify pre-market or market solutions that fill the needs described here. Pre-market solutions should identify the stage of product development and steps necessary to achieve marketability. A table of device characteristics is included to provide a framework to supply information. Background. The rapidly increasing presence of synthetic opioids, including fentanyl and its analogs, creates a need for rapid trace detection technologies for a range of civilian and military applications. The nature of the samples, specifically the low concentration of the opioid in a complex matrix of excipients, other narcotics, and environmental background, makes detection difficult by standard field and lab technologies. To add to the complication, there are a large number of possible analogs, making detection and differentiation even more difficult. There are two applications where trace detection would be required: 1) in a fieldable device and 2) for a laboratory-based device. An ideal fieldable device would allow first responders and/or warfighters rapid determination of the presence of an opioid threat in a fieldable package while minimizing exposure to non-safe levels of material. Subsequent analysis on a laboratory-based device should be able to detect and determine the exact analog(s) down to 0.1 % by weight levels in the presence of the complex matrix. Requirements. NIST is seeking information on fieldable (handheld or tabletop) or laboratory-based technologies, either in a pre-market or marketable state, that can be used for trace detection of fentanyl and its analogs across a wide range of operational environments. The Government requests potential performers provide up to a five (5) page response containing the following information regarding detection technologies for synthetic opioid threats: 1. Description of the technology, to include the fundamental approach (e.g. mass spectrometry, Raman spectroscopy, colorimetric) along with any relevant literature references; 2. Expected application (field or laboratory deployment) along with information regarding the analytical and sampling metrics (Table 1); Device Characteristics Critical Parameters Example Responses Device Application e.g. fieldable; laboratory Instrument Portability e.g. wearable; handheld; benchtop Power Requirements e.g. none; 12 V; 120 V; 240 V; battery-powered Analysis (& return to readiness) Time e.g. 10-40 seconds; 5-10 minutes Environmental Bounds e.g. extreme temperature and humidity; normal ambient conditions; controlled laboratory environment Required Consumables e.g. wipes; air cartridges; desiccant Level of User Skill e.g. law enforcement (red light / green light), scientist (spectral interpretation) Connectivity e.g. Internet connected; gps; cloud storage Method of Sampling e.g. wipe; direct powder; aerodynamic; in situ State of Sample Required e.g. solid; vapor; liquid Amount of Sample Required e.g. nanograms; micrograms Specificity: e.g. class; group of analogs (isomers); individual analogs Sensitivity: e.g. 1 wt %; 10s of ng; ppm Known Limitations e.g. presence of certain background compounds; resolving power Data Interpretation e.g. human; computer; library-comparison 3. Stage of product development (existing, pre-commercial, prototype, concept); 4. Existing limitations for marketability; 5. Current deployed uses of the technology (for synthetic opioids or other chemicals); In addition to the technical information described above, interested contractors should also provide information on their organization in the following areas: 1. Company Name, Address and Single Point of Contact with Name, Title, Telephone Number and E-mail Address. 2. DUNS Number for the respondent's System for Award Management (SAM) registration. 3. A statement indicating whether the respondent would be considered a Small Business concern under NAICS code 334516 (size standard: 1,000 employees) in providing the required items, in compliance with the applicable limitations on subcontracting promulgated by the Small Business Administration (https://www.sba.gov/contracting/contracting-officials/non-manufacturer-rule).
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Contractor's Facility, United States
- Record
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