SAM #70RWMD26RFI00000003

RFI: SERS Scanning Technology for Biodetection – Prototype and Adaptive Library Development

The Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office is seeking information on innovative SERS scanning technology for biodetection. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office - CWMD Acquisition Division - Technology Focus: - Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) scanning for rapid biodetection of select biological threat agents - Development of a SERS nanostructure prototype optimized for spectral signal and adherence to cell surface proteins - Integration with a Raman platform (commercial off-the-shelf or newly constructed) - Creation of a cloud-based adaptive signature library with monthly updates - Services Requested: - Research and development of SERS nanostructure prototype and adaptive signature library - Unique Requirements: - Prototype must enable rapid detection and identification for civil support teams and first responders - Adaptive library must support monthly updates for evolving biothreat signatures - Offerors should justify proposed period of performance, up to 36 months - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - Place of performance and government facility: - Springfield, Virginia - DHS CWMD Office, Washington, DC

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