Personal Radiation Detector (PRD)

The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is conducting a market‑research Request for Information to identify vendors capable of supplying commercially‑available, gamma‑detecting Personal Radiation Detectors (PRDs). The PRDs must be wearable, provide real‑time alarm and source‑location capabilities, and optionally support wireless data transmission, GPS, dose tracking, and robust cybersecurity. FEMA anticipates a five‑year IDIQ contract for up to 13,000 units (≈2,600 per year) with an estimated value of roughly $35 million. Respondents must submit a concise (≤10‑page) response by 12:00 PM EST on 18 Nov 2026, including a completed Requirements Matrix, technical description, ROM pricing for quantity tiers, test‑unit loan willingness, and any applicable federal ordering vehicle information. • Core product: wearable gamma‑detecting PRDs with visual, audible, and vibration alarms, source‑localization, and optional Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi data links. • Quantity & contract: up to 13,000 units over 5 years; estimated total contract value ≈ $35 M; single‑award IDIQ contemplated. • Submission requirements: ≤10 pages, cover page, capability description, completed matrix, ROM pricing (no discounts), test‑unit loan statement, and ordering‑vehicle details. • Evaluation: market research only; responses are not offers and cannot be bound into a contract. • Key dates: RFI issued 22 Oct 2026; response due 18 Nov 2026 12:00 PM EST.