Small Vessel Standoff Detection (SVSD) Radiation Detection System

The Department of Homeland Security, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) is advancing its Small Vessel Standoff Detection (SVSD) program, focusing on identifying commercial radiation detection solutions suitable for deployment on small maritime law enforcement vessels. Following an initial Request for Information released in February 2012, DNDO reviewed vendor submissions to refine operational requirements and acquisition strategies. To further evaluate potential solutions, DNDO held a site visit in May 2012 in St. Augustine, Florida, where vendors were invited to demonstrate mock-ups of their systems and assess their suitability across different law enforcement boat configurations. This iterative process aims to ensure the development and deployment of effective radiation detection technologies in marine environments. The solicitation DNDO_SVSD_05092012, posted on August 30, 2012, seeks to engage vendors in providing standoff radiation detection systems that comply with DNDO’s operational criteria. The project aligns with the NAICS code 334519 and is managed by the Contract Administration Services Division within the Department of Homeland Security, headquartered in Washington, DC. Interested parties unable to attend the site visit have been provided with detailed minutes and imagery to aid their understanding. For further inquiries, Mandy Wylie, the designated Contract Specialist, serves as the primary point of contact.