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RFI Sources Sought Geiger-Mueller (GM) tubes
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), through the Radiation Detection Technology Branch and NAVSEA 04RD, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify potential providers for prototype Geiger-Mueller (GM) tubes. These tubes are required to sustain the fielding of the Multi-Function RADIAC (MFR) survey meter used in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. This effort is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334419. The government is seeking information on company capabilities and interest in meeting specific technical requirements, including a sensitivity of 270 cpm at 1 mR/h, a recommended operating voltage of 460V, and an operating temperature range of -20 to +60 degrees Celsius. The anticipated procurement includes an initial delivery of three GM tubes within 180 days of award, with an option for an additional five tubes to be delivered 90 days after the option is exercised. All units will undergo acceptance testing by the Navy using ARCADES software to verify a Sensitivity Factor between 5.0 and 7.0. The work is unclassified, requires no government-furnished equipment or travel, and is designated as FOB Destination to Bethesda, Maryland. Interested sources must submit their responses, including company identification and business size status, to Michael S. Brodie by 12:00 pm on January 28, 2028.
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Place of Performance
Bethesda, MD, 20817, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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THIS SOURCES SOUGHT is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD). NSWCCD is seeking potential sources to design, build, test, document, and deliver prototype Geiger-Mueller (GM) tubes.
NSWCCD intends to issue a solicitation/synopsis in the upcoming months to meet mission requirements. Prior to issuing a solicitation/synopsis, NSWCCD is requesting information only in determining the interest in submitting quotes on this proposed solicitation/synopsis in order to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy. A copy of the DRAFT Minium Specifications is attached.
SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include brief information regarding the appropriate set-aside category and the ability to provide the required products/services to meet the Government's needs and how the company will meet the minimum requirements.
A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page, at a minimum, shall include:
- Company name, address, points of contact (name(s), e-mail address (es), and telephone number(s))
- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number
- SAM UEI
- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, and business size status for North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334419. The cover page should also include the specified, set-aside category.
NSWCCD will accept only electronic submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Michael Brodie via e-mail at contact@example.gov. All responses shall be submitted no later than 12:00 pm on 28 January 2028.
This is a request for information only and is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ) or announcement of a solicitation and does NOT constitute a RFQ. This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. This Sources Sought request is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes.
The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this request for information, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this Sources Sought Request.
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