Opportunity
SAM #HT9426-26-RFI-JBC03
RFI: Thermobaric Advanced Blast Simulator (TABS) System for Medical Research
Buyer
Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
June 05, 2026
Identifier
HT9426-26-RFI-JBC03
NAICS
541715, 334519
The United States Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR), under the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), is seeking information from industry for a Thermobaric Advanced Blast Simulator (TABS) system to support medical research at Joint Base San Antonio - Camp Bullis, Texas. - Government Buyer: - United States Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) - Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Research and Development Contracts Division 1, Branch 5 - Products/Services Requested: - Thermobaric Advanced Blast Simulator (TABS) System - Fully integrated in a weatherproof 40-foot ISO shipping container - Includes HVAC, electrical system with gas-powered generator, remote computer-controlled operation, and data acquisition system - Capable of producing precise, replicable thermobaric blast waveforms for research - Test sections for rodent-sized specimens, safety and environmental features - Turnkey delivery, installation, training, warranty, and technical support - Installation, Calibration, and Training Service - On-site installation, calibration, and comprehensive operator training within 30 days of delivery - Warranty and Technical Support Service - Minimum 2-year warranty covering all parts and labor - After-sale hardware and software technical support with a dedicated point of contact - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be containerized, weatherproof, and suitable for outdoor use - Must meet specific scientific blast performance parameters - Delivery required by September 2028, with installation and training within 30 days - Place of performance is Joint Base San Antonio - Camp Bullis, TX - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No part numbers or model numbers are provided - The opportunity is for information gathering (RFI), not a direct purchase at this stage
Description
Thermobaric Advanced Blast Simulator. Please see attachment for more details.