Arktis, a leading provider of radiological and nuclear detection services, was named a recipient of the US Department of Defense’s (DoD) Joint Enterprise-Research, Development, Acquisition, and Production/Procurement (JE-RDAP) contract award vehicle. Under this $8.2 billion, multi-vendor contract, Arktis will support the US Army’s Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD) through research and development (R&D).
Arising from the need to combat and thwart emerging threats on American soil, the DoD will leverage the JE-RDAP contract vehicle to amplify its chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive (CBRNE) defense and detection systems, ensuring that the nation’s security posture is optimal and citizens remain safe.
Arktis brings over a decade of radiological and nuclear threat detection expertise to the federal space and will leverage its mobile and networkable radiation detection and monitoring capabilities to support the DoD’s requirements. The highly adaptive capabilities of its radiation detection and monitoring solutions will enable DoD to bolster its capabilities by classifying and identifying radiological and nuclear threats.
“As the Arktis team enhances its presence in the US to help improve national security, the JE-RDAP contract enables our team to strengthen our commitment to the US Army, as well as with other branches of the military and federal civilian agencies,” said Dr. Rico Chandra, CEO of Arktis. “CBRNE weapons remain some of the most nefarious threats against the US, which is why we are eager and proud to support the agency in their efforts to mitigate these risks.”
Arktis is among 171 federal vendors included in the contract vehicle, as well as 85 small businesses that were recipients of the award. The 10-year contract was spearheaded by the US Army; however, funds from the contract vehicle can also be used by all branches of the Department of Defense.
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About Arktis Detection Systems
Arktis Detection Systems (ADS) develops next generation detection systems that identify, prevent, and intercept radioactive & nuclear materials in addition to contaminated cargo. Headquartered in Arlington, Va., ADS delivers modular and scalable detection systems to the US market that enhance the security and facilitation of operations for its federal customers. Since its inception, Arktis has provided detection solutions to agencies, including the US Department of Homeland Security, the US Department of Defense and the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
About the threat, and the product
Radiological and nuclear threats range from smuggled nuclear bombs, to “’dirty bombs’ – conventional explosives encased in radioactive material to contaminate a wide area of a city when detonated, to stolen ‘orphan sources’ typically from hospital radiology departments or industrial processes. Team Arktis products include ‘Radiation Portal Monitors’ which scan trucks and passenger vehicles for threats at ports and border crossings, and lightweight mobile sensors which can be used to search for threats over a wide area.
Small Business Impact
Veteran Corps of America (VCA) is a Small Business Administration 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certified contractor. SecuriGence LLC is an agile, HUBZone-certified, minority and veteran-owned small disadvantaged business.