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58--Geiger-Muller (GM) Tubes

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N0016706Q5088Federal

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division requires Geiger-Muller (GM) tubes to replace the aging tubes in the Navy's Multi Function RADIAC (MFR) Control units and Gamma-Beta probes. The contract is planned as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award spanning five years and is anticipated to be granted to Canberra Industries in Meriden, CT. This procurement is being conducted non-competitively under the authority that recognizes Canberra as the sole responsible source, as they own the proprietary technology needed. The GM tubes are vital components of the MFR, affecting its performance and compliance with specifications set by Navy standards. The original tubes, commercialized as part number 3G6500 and defined by Navy Specification Control Drawing no. 6962729 Rev. D, have a controlled lifespan of about five years, and the Navy intends to keep the MFR system operational for an additional seven to ten years. Thus, replacement tubes must be identical in form, fit, and function. The acquisition falls under FAR Subpart 13.5 for commercial items and has moved away from previous small business set-asides due to the limited supplier base. The tubes contain a proprietary gas mixture, exclusive to the manufacturer, EURISYS MESURES, part of the same corporate group as Canberra Industries. While other sources may submit capability statements, the Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed competitively based on submissions. The projected award date for this contract was around April 20, 2006, with interested parties invited to share capabilities by early April 2006. The contract supports ongoing Navy operational readiness by ensuring a reliable supply of critical radiation detection components for their deployed systems.

General Info

Five-year IDIQ contract to sole source Canberra for Navy GM tube replacements, maintaining MFR systems.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nswc Carderock

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedMar 20

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Carderock

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OfficeBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Carderock

Office AddressBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), Code 6301, Radiation Technology Group has a requirement for Geiger-Muller (GM) tubes to replace old GM tubes in Navy's Multi Function RADIAC (MFR) Control units and Gamma-Beta probes and intends to award a Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to be awarded for five years to Canberra Industries, Meriden, CT. This acquisition is made under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The small business set-aside has been dissolved. NSWCCD intends to negotiate a non-competitive procurement under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only one responsible source and no other supplier of services will satisfy agency requirements. The GM tube is an integral part of the MFR, which determines its functionality and characteristics. The MFR, currently fielded by the Navy, contains GM tubes manufactured by EURISYS MESURES, part of COGEMA group, which also owns CANBERRA INDUSTRIES. This tube was marketed commercially by EURISYS MESURES as part number 3G6500 and is defined by Navy Specification Control Drawing no. 6962729 Rev. D. These tubes, under controlled condition, have an average life of five years. The Navy fielded the MFR in 1999/2000 and intends to keep it in the field for another seven to ten years. Thus, failed GM tubes have to be replaced by tubes, which are identical to it with respect to form, function and fit. Gas mixture, which determines the characteristics of a GM tube, is proprietary information of the manufacturer. All responsible sources submitting offers will be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Anticipated award date is on or around 4/20/06. Interested parties may forward capabilities statements to the POC (contact@example.gov) no later than 4/04/2006.