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66--PORTABLE GAMMA RAY SPECTROMETER

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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) plans to award a sole source, non-competitive purchase order to Radiation Solutions, Inc. for a portable gamma-ray spectrometer system, specifically the RS-230 Super-SPEC Handheld model. This device is uniquely produced by Radiation Solutions in North America and is capable of detecting and quantifying uranium, thorium, and potassium content. The required spectrometer must be lightweight (4.5 pounds or less), weatherproof with protective booting, and able to interface with GPS technology via Bluetooth while using RS Analyst software for data analysis. This procurement will be conducted under a firm-fixed price contract, anticipated to be awarded around January 13, 2020. Though the notice invites submissions from all responsible sources and considers them for potential competitive procurement, it clarifies that this announcement serves informational purposes only and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. The acquisition falls under the NAICS code 334519, covering other measuring and controlling device manufacturing, and potential vendors must be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) to qualify. Interested parties were required to submit product information by December 16, 2019, to the designated USGS contact.

General Info

USGS to sole-source purchase RS-230 gamma-ray spectrometer from Radiation Solutions, fixed-price contract.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-National

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

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PostedDec 12

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-National

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OfficeRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-National

Office AddressRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

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Full Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: PORTABLE GAMMA RAY SPECTROMETER The United States Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a non-competitive purchase order to RADIATION SOLUTIONS, INC. Radiation Solutions, Inc. is the only known company in North America that manufactures a handheld gamma-ray spectrometer system, the RS-230 Super-SPEC Handheld with 2.0 x 2.0 BGO crystal has the capability of detecting and quantitatively measuring the content of uranium (U), thorium (Th), and potassium (K). In accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency, however, THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The USGS, Eastern Energy Resources Science Center (EERSC) seeks a handheld gamma-ray spectrometer capable of detecting and quantitatively measuring the content of U, Th, and K. The gamma-ray spectrometer must be light-weight (4.5 lb. or less) and weatherproof with added boot. The gamma-ray spectrometer also must have the capability to interface with a global positioning system (GPS) via Bluetooth and use RS Analyst software. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. However, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A firm-fixed price award will be made on or about 01/13/2020. The NAICS code for this action is 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, for which the associated size standard is 500 employees. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/index.html to be awarded the contract. All product information must be submitted to Susan Ruggles via email at contact@example.gov no later than the closing date of this announcement at 17:00 EST, 12/16/2019.