Position Sensitive Neutron Detector

Solicitation SB1341-16-RQ-0168, issued by the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Center for Neutron Research, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation for the procurement of one new Position Sensitive Neutron Detector. The project, based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, falls under NAICS code 334519 and requires a detector that meets specific technical standards regarding detection area, spatial resolution, efficiency, and count rates. The procurement process includes rigorous operational testing protocols and detailed documentation to verify that all performance requirements are met. Amendment I to the solicitation provides critical technical clarifications in response to vendor inquiries. Key updates specify that 3He gas will be procured through the DOE/NNSA and confirm that Multi-wire Proportional Counters with a maximum anode wire pitch of 1.5 mm are acceptable. Additionally, the amendment outlines specific requirements for detection uniformity and defines the acceptable limits for dead space or dark lines within the detector's active area. Administration of the contract is managed by Contract Specialist Joni L. Laster and Contracting Officer Patrick K. Staines.