(RFI): Multispectral Screening Obscuration Modules (SOM)
| Location: | Maryland |
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| Posted: | May 27, 2026 |
| Due: | May 29, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | W911SR-26-R-MSOM |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
- Updated Published Date: May 27, 2026 04:10 pm EDT
- Original Published Date: May 14, 2026 02:53 pm EDT
- Updated Response Date: May 29, 2026 05:30 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: May 29, 2026 05:30 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Updated Inactive Date: Jun 13, 2026
- Original Inactive Date: Jun 13, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: 1040 - CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT
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NAICS Code:
- 332993 - Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
Gunpowder , MD 21010USA
The Joint Product Manager for CBRN Layered Effects is responsible for enabling and enhancing the survivability of our Joint Warfighters so they can fight and win across all domains in a CBRN-contested environment. As the acquisition leader in mobile analytics, our portfolio provides transformative solutions—including advanced reconnaissance systems, sensors, and mobile analytical laboratories—that ensure our military is safeguarded against chemical and biological threats.
To support this mission, the Government is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources for the Screening Obscuration Module - Multispectral (SOM-M). The SOM-M is envisioned as a modular, man-portable, ground-emplaced obscuration and screening system for both mounted and dismounted use.
The goal is to acquire a system that produces a multi-spectral obscurant cloud. The technical performance targets for this capability are detailed in Section 3.0 of this document. The Government is open to solutions that include existing commercial systems, modified systems, or the rapid development of a new system and/or obscurant materials.
The purpose of this RFI is to survey industry capabilities in developing, testing, and manufacturing modular Multispectral Screening Obscuration Modules (SOM). The USG seeks to identify innovative solutions and assess industry readiness to meet emerging operational needs. The SOM is envisioned as a modular, man-portable, ground-emplaced obscuration and screening system designed for both mounted and dismounted use.
AMENDMENT 0001 – Industry Questions & Answers (21 May 2026)
The purpose of this update is to provide the Government's responses to industry questions received regarding RFI W911SR-26-R-MSOM. Please refer to the attached document titled "W911SR-26-R-MSOM ---SOM RFI Questions and Answers" for the consolidated list of questions and official Government responses.
All other terms and conditions of the RFI remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0002 – Industry Questions & Answers (27 May 2026)
The purpose of this update is to provide additional Government responses to industry questions received regarding RFI W911SR-26-R-MSOM. Please refer to the updated attachment titled "Updated 5.27.26 W911SR-26-R-MSOM ---SOM RFI Questions and Answers" for the full consolidated list of all questions and official Government responses to date.
All other terms and conditions of the RFI remain unchanged.
- EDGEWOOD DIVISION 8456 BRIGADE STREET
- ABERDEEN PROVING GROU , MD 21010-5424
- USA
- Jessica R. Green-Farley
- jessica.r.green-farley.civ@army.mil
- Phone Number 5206713953
- Imani Daiyaan
- imani.s.daiyaan.civ@army.mil
- Phone Number 5208521906
- May 27, 2026 04:10 pm EDTSources Sought (Updated)
- May 21, 2026 10:54 am EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
- May 14, 2026 02:53 pm EDT Sources Sought (Original)
Related Document
| May 14, 2026 | [Sources Sought (Original)] (RFI): Multispectral Screening Obscuration Modules (SOM) |
| May 21, 2026 | [Sources Sought (Updated)] (RFI): Multispectral Screening Obscuration Modules (SOM) |
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