Toxic Industrial Chemical (TIC) Neutralization

The Department of the Army, specifically the DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center (CBC), is conducting market research under solicitation number W911SR-26-X-0002 to identify technologies and strategies for neutralizing toxic industrial chemicals (TICs). This sources sought notice seeks information on methods to render portable, transportable, or bulk volumes of TICs and Chemicals of Security Concern (COSC) safe or less hazardous. The government is interested in reactive or passive technological applications that achieve risk reduction through neutralization, reduction in toxicity, or reduction in disseminability. This research is classified under NAICS 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, and PSC 6850, MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES.

There is currently no set-aside, identified as NONE/NONE in the notice metadata. Performance is centered at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, and the primary point of contact is Sarah H. Richardson. The notice includes two attachments: a primary RFI document and a list of COSC risk reduction goals, both posted on April 15, 2026. This inquiry is for informational purposes only, and no contract will be awarded based on the responses received.

Responses are due by June 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern. Submissions must be sent via email to Elizabeth Nordell and Sarah Richardson in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, or PDF compatible formats. Any proprietary information included in the response must be clearly marked and separated. The administrative history of this notice includes an update on May 6, 2026, which extended the original response deadline from May 15, 2026, to the current June date.