IM-272/WDQ, Air Particle Detector

Solicitation N0016719R0020, issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock for the Department of Defense, is a small business set-aside for the procurement of airborne radioactivity monitoring systems. The scope of work includes the manufacture and delivery of up to 288 IM-272A/WDQ production units, the conversion of ten IM-272/WDQ units to the updated IM-272A/WDQ configuration, and the performance of configuration audits, inspections, and the repair or replacement of Government Property. The contract utilizes a stepladder pricing structure for production units and requires strict adherence to data deliverable requirements, including progress reports and test inspection reports. The project involves significant security and technical oversight, requiring a Confidential level of facility security clearance and the safeguarding of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. The government provides specific Government Furnished Property, including isolation valve controllers and air particle detectors, to support the effort. Throughout the solicitation process, several amendments were issued to clarify electronic proposal submissions, refine the statement of work, and remove certain procurement requirements such as Profibus and specific interface design documents. Contractors are evaluated based on past performance in cost control, schedule, quality, and engineering.