SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! It does not constitute a solicitation and/or quote and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number FA2521-15-Q-B108 shall be used to reference any written responses to this sources sought. Patrick Air Force Base anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed is 325180. The size standard for NAICS is 1000 employees. The requirement is for radioactive calibration sources consisting of 1-3 microcuries of a mixed gamma emitting radioncuclides (Cd-109, Co-57, Ce-139, Hg-203, Sn-113, Cs-137, Y-88, Co-60, Am-241, 209-Po, 239-Pu, Natural Uranium, and other radionuclide sources) that have been deposited on various filter papers and other unique geometries. All sources must be cerified and traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. Salient Characteristics: a. Cd-109, Co-57, Ce-139, Hg-203, Sn-113, Cs-137, Y-88, Co-60, Am-241, 37kBq (2uCi) +/- 20%. Composite of six 5in x 20in RASA filters in heat sealed plastic bag, dimension of active area: 4.25in x 16in, active material to be deposited on 5in x 20in 0.5mg/cm2 Mylar insert in between the 3rd and 4th RASA fileters, filters to be inserted back into original white plastic covering (bag to be deflated prior to heat sealing). Product Code: 8401-GF-FP. Quantity: 2. b. Cd-109, Co-57, Ce-139, Hg-203, Sn-113, Cs-137, Y-88, Co-60, Am-241, 37kBq (1uCi) +/- 20% 26mL fill in customer supplied jar, 0.4g/cc (+/-10%) density matrix, (GFU) product Code: 8401-EG-SD. Quantity: 2. c. Cd-109, Co-57, Ce-139, Hg-203, Sn-113, Cs-137, Y-88, Co-60, Am-241, 37kBq (1uCi) +/- 20% 16in dia filter in poly bag, 25.5in AD, 0.5mg/cm2 Mylar cover, folded into - fold geometry (folded filter to be pressed flat, bag to be deflated prior to heat sealing) Product Code: 8401-GF-FP. Quantity: 2. d. Cd-109, Co-57, Ce-139, Hg-203, Sn-113, Cs-137, Y-88, Co-60, Am-241, 37kBq (1uCi) +/- 20% 16in dia filter in poly bag, 25.5in AD, 0.5mg/cm2 Mylar cover, folded into 1/16 fold geometry (see 1/16 fold instructions) (folded filter to be pressed flat, bag to be deflated prior to heat sealing) Product Code: 8401-GF-FP. Quantity: 3. e. Cd-109, Co-57, Ce-139, Hg-203, Sn-113, Cs-137, Y-88, Co-60, Am-241, 37kBq (1uCi) +/- 20% 1in dia filter in tape, 10mm AD, Product Code: 8401-GF-FP. Quantity:2. f. Cd-109, Co-57, Ce-139, Hg-203, Sn-113, Cs-137, Y-88, Co-60, Am-241, 37kBq (.6uCi) +/- 20% 1 in dia filter in tape, 20mm AD, Product Code: 8401-GF-FP. Qty: 2. g. Cd-109, Co-57, Ce-139, Hg-203, Sn-113, Cs-137, Y-88, Co-60, Am-241, 22kBq (1uCi) +/- 20% 3.0mL fill in customer supplied vial, 1.17g/cc +/- 3% polyester matrix, Product Code: 8401-EG-SD. Quantity: 2. h. Cd-109, Co-57, Ce-139, Hg-203, Sn-113, Cs-137, Y-88, Co-60, Am-241, 185kBq (5uCi) +/- 20% 10mL fill in customer supplied vial, 1.17g/cc +/- 3% polyester matrix, Product Code: 8401-EG-SD. Quantity: 1. i. Am-241, Cd-109, Co-57, Ce-139, Hg-203, Sn-113, Cs-137, Cs-134, Mn-54, Zn-65,Y-88, Sr-85 111kBq (3uCi) +/- 20% 10mL fill in customer supplied vial, 1.17g/cc +/- 3% polyester matrix, Product Code: 8701-EG-SD. Quantity: 2. j. Am-241, Cd-109, Co-57, Ce-139, Hg-203, Sn-113, Cs-137, Cs-134, Mn-54, Zn-65,Y-88, Sr-85 111kBq (3uCi) +/- 20% Composit of six 5in . 20in RASA filers in heat sealed plastic bag, dimension of active area: 4.15in x 16in, active material to be deposited on 5in x 20in 0.5mg/cm2 Mylar insert in between the 3rd and 4th RASA filters, filters inserted back into original white plastic covering (bag to be deflated prior to heat sealing) Product Code: 8701-GF-FP. Quantity: 2. k. Sr-90, 0.74kBq (0.02uCi) +/- 15%, 5mL in 5mL FSA, NIST Strontium Chloride in 0.1M HC1. Product Code: 7090. Quantity: 2. l. Am-241, 0.37kBq (0.01uCi) +/- 15% 5mL in 5mL FSA, NIST Americium chloride in 1M HC1. Product Code: 7241. Quantity: 2. m. Cd-109, Co-57, Ce-139, Hg-203, Sn-113, Cs-137, Y-88, Co-60, Am-241, 37kBq (1uCi) +/- 20% 1 in dia metal disk, 0.8in AD, tape covered, Product Code: 8401-GF-DSK. Quantity: 2. What is the purpose of the item(s): Count Room Standards/Sources 45 CONS is interested in any size business that is capable of meeting this requirement. The government is also interested in all small businesses including (8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), or, if applicable based on NAICS code, Economically disadvantaged women-owned small busines (EDWOSB) Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) that are interested in performing this requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision." As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government's evaluation of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, VOSB, etc.). All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates company capabilities-indicating examples of commercial sales-and product specifications related to this effort. Also indicate if you are the manufacturer, or provide the name and size of the manufacturer of the product(s) you will be supplying. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated us of foreign national employees on this effort. Include in your capabilities package your DUNS, Cage Code, and System for Award Management expiration date. Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil; by mail to 45 CONS/LGCB, Attn: FA2521-13-Q-B108,1201 Edward H. White II Street, Bldg. 423, Room N206, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238; or by Fax to 321-494-1843. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 7 May 2015.
