Summary
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought (Solicitation 36C26226Q0925) seeking industry sources capable of providing a handheld narcotics analyzer for the Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center. The desired device must be handheld (≤1.5 lbs), splash-proof, operate from 14°F to 122°F, feature a digital color display, identify illicit narcotics in a single test, deliver definitive presumptive results without user interpretation, and support non-destructive, non-contact sampling through plastic or glass. Responses are due to the issuing contracting office by July 13, 2026, and the notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes.