# CBP Seeks Portable Cannabis Analyzers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is soliciting procurement of three LightLab3 portable cannabis analyzers from Orange Photonics, designed to measure 18 cannabinoids for deployment in field and mobile laboratories. This procurement is currently a sole-source intent, with a deadline for other vendors to submit capability statements by September 15, 2026. Delivery is expected within 30 days of contract award, anticipated in September 2026.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the sole-source nature and tight delivery timeline, indicating urgency and specialized technical requirements.
- Vendors with capabilities in portable chemical analysis devices may consider preparing for future opportunities as CBP expands field testing capabilities.
- This acquisition reflects growing federal emphasis on advanced cannabis detection technology to support regulatory enforcement and border security.
- Contractors should evaluate their product offerings against the LightLab3 specifications to identify potential competitive advantages or partnership opportunities with Orange Photonics.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

### Vendors
- Orange Photonics (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seeks Portable Cannabis Analyzers Capable of Measuring 18 Cannabinoids](https://themarijuanaherald.com/2026/09/u-s-customs-and-border-protection-seeks-portable-cannabis-analyzers-capable-of-measuring-18-cannabinoids) - The Marijuana Herald