Request for Information Detector Hardware System (SAM).pdf

Request for Information

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY – This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.

Solicitations are not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.GOV. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

1. Agency: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone in support of the U.S Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) is conducting market research to obtain capability information in support of U.S. Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) in accordance with FAR 15.201(e).

2. Contracting Office Address: Army Contracting Command, Army Contracting Center- Redstone Office:

CCAM-CAC-B

3. Notice Type: Special Notice

4. Reference Number: PANRSA-26-P-0000-035924

5. Title: Detector Hardware System

6. Classification Code: 6625: Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments

7. NAICS Code: 334515: Instrument Manufacturing For Measuring And Testing Electricity And Electrical Signals

8. Response Date: 16 July 2026

9. Primary Points of Contact: Portia R. Sampson, Contracting Officer at portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil, Ph: 256-955-9135 & LaToya T. Whitsett, Contract Specialist at latoya.t.whitsett.civ@army.mil.

10. Description: The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone, Operations, Services, & Training Division, plans to obtain information to serve as market research to help identify potential sources that can provide a brand name purchase of one (1) Model 1056A-200 Ratemeter Digital and one (1) Model 897A-210, GM Detector Systems that will be used for customer support. These items shall be delivered to the Army Primary Standards Laboratory (APSL), Building 5435 Fowler Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL. The units shall include the following specifications or equivalent (if not brand name):

Model 1056A-200 Ratemeter Digital Geiger-Mueller (GM) Qty:1

• Range: 5 decades between 10^2 and 10^5 mR/h

• Energy response: 15 % from 80 keV to 1.5 MeV

• No external power needed at detector location

• Analog preamplifier integral with detector

• Ratemeters may be remotely located up to 2000 feet (using 50-100 cable or equivalent)

• Single cable between ratemeter and detector

• 8 µCi 36 Cl check source

• Life expectancy: up to 10^5 rads (for detector)

• Seismically tested with high reliability options available

• LCD graphical display showing radiation value

• Wallmount version rated IP65

Model 897A-210, Geiger-Mueller (GM) Detector Systems Qty:1

• For use with the 955A GM Area Monitor

• 3 ranges available. Each covers 5 decades from 10-2to 105R/h

• Energy response: +15 % for 80 keV to 1.5 MeV

• Preamp integral with detector

• Seismically qualified

• Life expectancy: approximately 105 rads

• All power supplied from ratemeter

• Ratemeter may be remotely located up to 1700 feet

• Single cable between ratemeter/detector

• 8 μCi36Cl check source

This RFI will utilize NAICS Code 334515.

11. Place of Contract Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL

12. Set Aside: TBD

13. Responses: Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with the following:

1. Full company name.

2. Identify business size

3. Identify Socio-economic status as applicable.

4. Include Point of Contacts (POCs): name, position, office and mobile telephone numbers and email address.

5. Cage Code

6.Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

The response date for this market research is 16 July 2026. No phone calls will be accepted. All responses to this RFI may be submitted via SAM.GOV. POCs: Portia R. Sampson, Contracting Officer at portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil, Ph: 256-955-9135 & LaToya T. Whitsett, Contract Specialist at latoya.t.whitsett.civ@army.mil.