This is a Call for Solutions (CFS) for a prototype Shipboard Isolation System (SIS) under the Army's open solicitation. The government intends to award multiple prototype Other Transaction (OT) agreements. Offerors are invited to submit solution briefs for the development of a SIS that meets specific technical requirements including air changes per hour, filtration efficiency, negative pressure, patient access via glove ports, alarms, utility ports, power compatibility, noise levels, and supportability for a 2-week mission. The evaluation will be based on technical merit, innovation, and small business participation. The effort will be conducted in two phases, with potential for a follow-on production contract. Key dates include a deadline for inquiries on March 25, 2026, and a planned Q&A posting by April 7, 2026. Intellectual property rights desired are government purpose rights.
The bid notice states that for Phase I, contractors shall deliver up to 15 prototypes within 90 days of award. For Phase II, contractors selected shall deliver up to fifteen prototype systems for testing within 60 days after notification of successful downselect.
The bid notice states that the SIS, excluding filters, shall have an effective shelf life of at least 5 years or be provided with a warranty for a period of at least 5 years.
The bid notice states that submissions will be evaluated based on the merit of the proposed solution in addressing the call, not against other submissions in response to this call, with specific criteria including technical merit, innovation, and non-traditional small business participation.
The bid notice states that the government will assess whether the offeror meets one of the conditions under 10 ****(d)(1), with a focus on significant participation from nontraditional defense contractors and/or small businesses.
The bid notice states that if an offeror identifies a potential error, omission, or other issue in the draft call for solutions, the offeror must notify the government POCs in writing during the question period, which has a deadline of **** Eastern Time on March 25, 2026.