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Intent to Award Sole Source - RSX-1 Radiation Detector

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The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio intends to award a sole source purchase order to Radiation Solutions Inc. for an RSX-1 Radiation Detector under NAICS code 334519, as permitted by RFO 12.201-2. This action is not a solicitation for competitive bids, and the government retains full discretion over whether to pursue competition based on responses to this notice. All feedback must be submitted via email to michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil no later than August 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, and will be considered only if received by this deadline. Communications must include the subject line “RSX-1” to avoid rejection by automated email filters, and attachments must be limited to .PDF, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx files—.exe and .zip attachments will be blocked and deleted. The place of performance is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, zip code 45433, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Mike Hornberger.

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U.S. Air Force to sole-source RSX-1 radiation detector to Radiation Solutions Inc. at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, with feedback due by August 14, 2026.

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Department Of DefenseView Agency

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334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device ManufacturingView NAICS

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Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

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This requirement is for an RSX-1 Radiation Detector at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.



NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SINGLE SOURCE:  The NAICS Code is 334519. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRLRIZ), WPAFB, OH contemplates awarding a single source purchase order as authorized by RFO 12.201-2 to Radiation Solutions Inc.  Please see the attachments to this notice for additional details.  This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  A determination by the Government for the competition of this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Any responses should be e-mailed to the buyer at EMAIL no later than 14 Aug 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.  Only responses received by this date will be considered.  All questions should be directed to the buyer at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil.



Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “RSX-1” Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files).  Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters.  Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB.  If sending attachments by e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, docx, xls, or. xsls documents are sent.  The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.

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