Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from potential sources for a Handheld Narcotics Analyzer. The analyzer will be used by the VA San Diego Healthcare System Law Enforcement department to scan material evidence of physical drugs through plastic bags or vials. The requirement is for a brand name or equal product, with a specific set of salient characteristics, including the ability to provide rapid, contactless, and reliable identification of narcotics, and to mitigate potential exposure to fentanyl and other opioids.
Some key features of the required product include:
• Rapid, contactless, and reliable identification of narcotics
• Mitigation of potential exposure to fentanyl and other opioids
• Real-time identification of most substances in the field for presumptive evidence testing
• Comprehensive testing for over 1,200 substances, including narcotics, precursors, and cutting agents
• Controlled substance, cutting agents, and precursors comprehensive library, which is continuously updated with regular emerging narcotic threats
• Rechargeable internal 3.6V battery with 10-hrs battery life
• English language configuration
• Computer administration and downloadable data via Admin software connected via USB-C
The VA is encouraging responses from all interested parties, including small businesses, to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.