RFI for Airborne Stand-Off Chemical Sensor

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The US Environmental Protection Agency is requesting information for the following Airborne Stand-Off Chemical Sensor Equipment:

The chemical sensing requirements for EPA’s aerial emergency response asset are unique and specific. The technology needs to be capable of identifying and quantifying chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) at limits of detection in the range of environmental and human health impact levels (AEGL 1 concentrations). The chemical identification, concentration estimates, and geolocation data must be processed and transmitted to users on the ground in near real-time (
The system also must be robust and have reliable operations and maintenance support from the manufacturer to ensure the longevity and reliability of the program. The system should include both an FTIR and a hyperspectral imaging system in the infrared spectrum. It must be designed to work from an aerial platform, which requires a very sensitive detection system and advanced processing methods to differentiate the infrared spectrum of gas clouds from the terrestrial background. The system must be able to be mounted on an aerial platform and should include a stabilization and/or vibration dampening capability. It is essential that the system has undergone multiple field tests of gas detection in an aerial platform showing that it can meet the above requirements. The chosen system will be fielded as an emergency response asset, and as such a high priority will be placed on commercial off the shelf systems that have an established user community and a high technology readiness level.

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