Cyclotron Beam Time for AFRL/RJ
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The Air Force Research Lab Space Warfare Directorate is issuing a Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Proposed Contract Action for cyclotron beam time to support radiation tolerance characterization of focal plane arrays, detector test chips, and sensing materials for space operation. The government intends to award a sole source contract to the University of California Davis for the use of its cyclotron at the Crocker Nuclear Laboratory. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and 41 U.S.C. 1901 for commercial products and services, utilizing NAICS code 541380. The requirement specifies 40 hours of continuous proton beam time over one continuous week with an 85 percent duty cycle. Technical specifications require a continuous proton beam with flux between 10^0 and 10^10 protons/cm2 s, energy up to 63 MeV at a maximum current of 100 nA, and a beam diameter of at least 3 inches with over 95 percent uniformity within a 2.0 cm radius. Key deliverables include a beam dosimetry report delivered within one business day of the government's departure. The contractor must provide 24/7 building access during the beam time week, usage of the South Cave room for setup and teardown, radiation dosimeters for personnel, and parking for one trailer and four vehicles. Interested parties must submit a statement of interest demonstrating technical capability by October 22, 2026.
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NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION (NOCA) – SOLE SOURCE – SOURCES SOUGHT
REQUIREMENT:
This requirement is for Cyclotron Beam Time for AFRL/RJ
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE and Notice of Proposed Contract Action under RFO Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This notice is for information only. A solicitation will not be issued. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. No contract will be awarded on the basis of voluntary information submitted in response to this notice. Respondents should not construe this notice as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose.
NAICS & SIZE STANDARD: NAICS Code: 541380, Size Standard: $19M
BRIEF DESCTIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:
See attached Statement of Work for full details of the Government Requirement.
The U.S. Government currently intends to award a contract to University of California Davis for rental of its cyclotron to conduct heavy ion radiation beam time testing.
The statutory authority for the sole source procurement is pursuant to RFO Part 6 Competition Requirements (10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1)) and RFO Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (41 U.S.C. 1901).
Pursuant to RFO Part 10, Market Research, the Government is issuing this Sources Sought for information, market research and planning purposes. Information gathered will be used to further the Government's understanding of market capabilities and to determine if the proposed acquisition can be competed.
The proposed sole source contract type will be determined after proper market research has been conducted.
This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.
Submittals will not be returned to the responder.
A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement, 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.
No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this SOURCES SOUGHT or Government use of any information provided. The Government will not pay for any effort expended into responding to this sources sought announcement.
Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead (not to exceed three (3) pages in length) and should demonstrate capability to provide a facility meeting the Government's requirements.
If you feel that your firm possesses the ability to provide these requirements, then you must respond by demonstrating your firm's technical capability to meet these requirements by the date/time specified to the Point of Contact identified below.
Any responses to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. Only responses received by this date will be considered.
All inquiries should be sent on or before 22 October 2026 by 9:00 a.m. EST by email to rosa.davis.2@spaceforce.mil and caroline.salazar.1@us.af.mil.
A Sole Source Justification will be attached to the subsequent Notice of Award in accordance with applicable regulation.
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