Sources Sought Notice - Portable Radiation Isotope Identifier Devices
ID: W911SD25R0007Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION (6635)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6675a115c2fc4061aafbea011c6c3c4b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing two Portable Radiation Isotope Identifier Devices, which include a Gamma Detector (LaBr3) and a Neutron Detector. The procurement aims to enhance the capabilities of the Nuclear Engineering program at the United States Military Academy, with specific technical requirements outlined for the devices, including energy detection ranges and identification capabilities. This initiative emphasizes the importance of broad participation from diverse socio-economic small business categories, such as 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned businesses, to foster competition and innovation in defense procurement. Interested firms are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement to Dennis Cook at dennis.j.cook8.civ@army.mil, as this notice serves solely for information and planning purposes and does not guarantee future procurement actions.

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    Dennis Cook
    dennis.j.cook8.civ@army.mil
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    The U.S. Government is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to procure two Portable Radiation Isotope Identifier Devices, including a Gamma Detector (LaBr3) and a Neutron Detector, specifically on a small business set-aside basis, pending sufficient responses from qualified small businesses. The aim is to ensure broad participation from diverse socio-economic small business categories, such as 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned businesses. Interested firms are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement detailing their qualifications, interest in prime contracting or subcontracting, relevant experience, commercial availability of the service, and insights on how the Army can facilitate competition. The U.S. Government emphasizes this notice is for information and planning only and does not constitute a formal RFP or guarantee future procurement actions. Firms must consider the NAICS code 337215 and are invited to identify any conditions that may restrict competition. The goal is to enhance the Army's procurement strategy while encouraging small business involvement.
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