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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

RFI TITLE: Mercury Vapor Analyzer (A05063)

AGENCY: U.S. Army Medical Material Development Activity (USAMMDA)

OFFICE: Warfighter Deployed Medical Systems PMO (WDMS)

LOCATION: 1430 Veterans Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5009

SUBJECT: The Warfighter Deployed Medical Systems PMO of USAMMDA is

conducting market research to determine whether a commercial solution can be provided to meet requirements for a new Mercury Vapor Analyzer. This market research may also assist with the further development and/or refinement of the requirements.

DISCLAIMER: This is an RFI as defined in FAR 15.201(e) to ascertain whether a commercial item exists that provides the capabilities described herein. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. In keeping with the standards of FAR Part 10, the Government may request additional information from responders. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI or any follow-up information request. All information received in response to this RFI or any follow-up information request that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future request for proposal will not be entertained.

DESCRIPTION: The USAMMDA, Medical Modernization, Deployed Medical

Systems PMO has a requirement to identify and procure a commercial Mercury Vapor Analyzer for the Army laboratory equipment sets.

The Mercury Vapor Analyzer must be compatible with Army requirements for capability, interoperability with Army equipment, and calibration. The Mercury Vapor Analyzer is used for detection and measurement of toxic mercury vapor in the air. The Mercury Vapor Analyzer unit which is currently used by the Army is no longer procurable and based on outdated technology. The currently fielded JEROME 431-X (Arizona Instrument Inc.) Mercury Vapor Analyzer unit needs to be replaced by a unit with greater accuracy and sensitivity. Without the proper device the army will not be capable of detecting mercury in environmental samples, allowing for warfighter exposure to toxic mercury vapors while performing their mission.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Responses from all capable and qualified sources are encouraged to respond to this request.

White papers should adhere to the following formatting and outline instructions:

1. All submissions shall be made electronically and be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.

2. Cover Page (1page)

• Title


• Organization


• Responders technical and administrative points of contact (names, addresses, phone, fax number and email addresses)


• Topic area(s) addressed

3. Specifications

• Complete Attachment (Analyzer Mercury Vapor_Vendor Submission Form) for Essential Characteristics and Additional Performance Parameters

Please note that responses are due no later than 15 DEC 22, 12:30PM EST. The preferred method of submission is via email. The point of contact for this action is Bryan Heickman, bryan.g.heickman.civ@health.mil. Only electronic responses are requested. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. At this time no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. It is the responsibility of any potential Offeror to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis.

SUBMISSION CONTACT INFORMATION: Interested entities shall forward

submissions to Bryan Heickman at bryan.g.heickman.civ@health.mil no later than 12:30PM EST on 15 DEC 22. Telephonic communication will not be considered as submission nor receive response.

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