AGEIS, GX40 RDC Portable HPGe Gamma Spectrometer
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The U.S. Air Force, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify capable sources for the acquisition of two units of the AFRAT Portable HPGe Gamma Spectrometer, a mobile advanced radiation detection system designed for real-time radiological threat assessment in field environments. This initiative, issued under NAICS code 334517 for Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,200 employees, seeks detailed capabilities packages from potential vendors including small businesses, 8(a) participants, HUBZone firms, WOSB, EDWOSB, and SDVOSBs. Responses must not exceed five pages and must clearly demonstrate technical compliance with specifications including a 6-inch RDC length, a ruggedized 14-inch Windows 10 Pro laptop with a Core i5 processor, 8 GB memory, and 512 GB SSD; all units must be configured without GPS or Wi-Fi, physically removed from the hardware. Each system must include two internal and two spare batteries, an AC power supply, two external battery chargers, a shipping case, a three-year Genie Single-Input and ISOCS/LabSOCS software license, and ISOXCAL SOCS characterization. The system must have a minimum ten-year shelf life and be delivered no later than 120 days after any future contract award to the Wright-Patterson Medical Center, with all shipping and insurance costs borne by the contractor. Interested parties must submit responses via email to brian.algeo.1@us.af.mil and joshua.clymer@us.af.mil no later than July 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, using the exact subject line “Sources Sought – for the Portable HPGe Gamma Spectrometer” to avoid email filter rejection, and may only attach .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx files. Respondents are required to provide their company name, physical address, UEI and CAGE code, SAM registration status, and indicate socio-economic status, foreign ownership or foreign national employee usage, whether they are the manufacturer or distributor, the country of origin for manufacturing, and their commercial sales history to evaluate commerciality. The Government is not obligated to award a contract based on submissions, and participation is voluntary with no reimbursement of costs
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Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: Brand Name: AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC-Portable HPGe Gamma Spectrometer
Solicitation Number: FA8601-26-Q-0084
Notice Type: Special (RFQ)
Issuing Office: AFLCMC/PZIBA
Posted Date: July 24, 2026
Response Date: August 25, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
Set-Aside: N/A
Classification Code (PSC): 6665
NAICS Code: 334517
Small Business Size Standard: 1200 Employees
Description:
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/PZIBA), on behalf of USAFSAM, Air Force Radiation Assessment Team (AFRAT), intends to award a Brand Name Only, firm-fixed-price contract for AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the RFO (effective April 17, 2026) and the Revolutionary Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (RDFARS) as of the date of issuance.
The Department of the Air Force intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Schedule of Supplies, place of performance, delivery information, and the full list of applicable provisions and clauses are set forth in the attached SF 1449 and solicitation. Award is subject to the availability of funds.
This is a BRAND NAME ONLY requirement. Only brand name AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC products will be accepted. "Or Equal" products will NOT be evaluated. The approved Brand Name Justification and Approval (J&A) is attached to this posting on SAM.gov.
The Government reserves the right to award without discussions or to make no award.
Submission Instructions
- Deadline: August 25, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
- Subject Line: FA8601-26-Q-0084, AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC
- Submit via email to both:
- Officer: Mr. Joshua L. Clymer — joshua.clymer@us.af.mil
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- Specialist: Brian Algeo — brian.algeo.1@us.af.mil
- Format: Single email ≤ 5 MB; attachments must be .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx. Compressed files (e.g., .zip) will be filtered and are not permitted.
- Confirmation: A receipt confirmation will be sent within 24 hours; if not received, contact the points of contact above.
Proposal Content Requirements
Proposals shall consist of two parts — a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal — and shall provide sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the SOW. Do not merely restate the Government’s requirements. Each proposal shall include:
- Company name, address, SAM Unique ID, CAGE Code, and TIN
- Point of contact name, phone, and email
- Proposal number, date, and validity period
- Technical description with manuals, datasheets, or literature evidencing compliance with each SOW requirement
- Separate-Complete Price Schedule matching CLIN structure provided in Solicitation
- Total Evaluated Price
- Completed Offeror Representations and Certifications
- Itemized firm-fixed pricing with extended totals; FOB Destination (all shipping included); Net 30; no progress payments
- Confirmation that the offeror is an Authorized Reseller of (provide manufacturer authorization letter)
- Technical description of the items being offered to verify part number accuracy.
Key Information
- Requirement: AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC per SOW dated 10 June 2026
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 120 days after contract award
- Delivery: FOB Destination; inspection and acceptance at destination
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
Per RDFARS 252.204-7021, this acquisition requires CMMC Level 1 (Federal Contract Information only). Offerors must have a current CMMC Level 1 (or higher) self-assessment recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) at the time of award. Waivers, grace periods, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) are not permitted.
Buy American Act and Trade Agreements
This acquisition is subject to the Buy American Act and applicable trade agreements as implemented in the RFO and RDFARS. Offerors shall identify the country of origin for the offered end product and any qualifying components in their Reps and Certs. Domestic or qualifying/designated-country end products are required unless an authorized exception applies.
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Basis for Award:
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal:
- Conforms to this combined synopsis/solicitation;
- Receives an “Acceptable” rating on Technical Capability; and
- Contains the lowest Total Evaluated Price (TEP), determined fair, reasonable, and not unbalanced.
Technical Capability:
Single pass/fail factor. To be rated Acceptable, the proposal must demonstrate that the offered item meets or exceeds every requirement of the SOW. Each proposal shall:
- Identify the proposed manufacturer, make, and model; or Adherence to the exact Brand Name part numbers specified
- Verified status as a manufacturer-authorized reseller AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC
- Provide manufacturer technical data, datasheets, or specification sheets verifying compliance with each SOW characteristic
- Identify any deviations or exceptions to the SOW.
A proposal will be rated Unacceptable if it fails to demonstrate compliance with any SOW requirement, takes material exception, or lacks sufficient technical detail to permit evaluation. Restating a requirement without supporting data is insufficient.
Past Performance and Responsibility:
Prior to award, the Contracting Officer will perform a responsibility determination under RFO Part 9, including review of the offeror’s record in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Adverse findings may render an offeror non-responsible.
Important Notices
- SAM Registration: Offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov for the life of the contract.
- Invoicing: Invoices shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow – Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) at https://wawf.eb.mil/.
Questions
Questions shall be submitted via email to both points of contact no later than August 11, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT, with the solicitation number in the subject line. Late questions may not be considered.
Attachments:
- Statement of Work (SOW)
- Brand Name Justification (SSJ) Redacted
- Offeror Representations and Certifications
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