Sources Sought Seeker Kit v1.docx

This Sources Sought is issued for informational and planning purposes only and will be used to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this Sources Sought. Responses will not be considered as quotes, nor will any award be made as a result of this Sources Sought. Contact with Government personnel other than those specified in this Sources Sought by potential offerors or their employees regarding this project is prohibited. This beta.SAM notice is an announcement seeking market information on vendors capable of providing the product as described herein.

For the purpose of this Sources Sought, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

The 436th Contracting Squadron (436 CONS) is seeking information from Small Business firms nationwide that have an interest and capability to submit as a prime contractor for the following description:

CLIN 0001: 2 x SEEKERe EDK Explosives Detection Kit. - SEEKERe Colorimetric Device, Ruggedized Case & Accessories (or equal) with 3 warranty years; see Salient Characteristics below.

CLIN 0002: 4 hours of on-site training

At a minimum we are requesting that all interested and qualified firms respond to this Sources Sought via email with a capability statement that includes the following information: (1) Company Cage Code, DUNS, name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and email address; (2) Any small business status (8(a), HUB-Zone, Veteran-owned, Women-owned, etc.); (3) Indicate which NAICS code your company usually uses to provide the requirements described above. Please provide rationale if your answer is different from NAICS 334516. The information above must be submitted in written format via e-mail to SSgt Cory Grodi, cory.grodi@us.af.mil and Mr. Richard Banks, richard.banks.8@us.af.mil, by this Sources Sought suspense date.

In order to receive an award from any resultant solicitation, should one be issued, the successful offeror must be registered and active in System for Award Management (SAM). The SAM website is: https://beta.sam.gov/.

EDK Salient Characteristics

- Each EDK unit must be handheld-portable, lightweight, impact resilient, water resistant, and contain a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

- The system must have a housing which will prevent moisture and dust from getting inside and damaging internal components. Additionally, it must be able to operate in temperatures from OF to 11 OF.

- The system must have a full color, touchscreen capable, sunlight readable monitor.

- Each system must possess complete automation of colorimetric detection that removes subjective interpretation by the user, providing objective results by way of the user. The automation must allow for an unbiased, consistent, repeatable, and unswayable result.

- The system must possess a robust detection platform that is not impacted by variations in the user's environment, specifically, lighting quality, temperature variations, and the user's ability to .differentiate a wide spectrum of colors from one another.

- Each unit must be lightweight enough to conveniently allow one-handed operation, even while wearing protective gear and gloves. The EDK must be capable of being carried in a shirt pocket, pant pocket, optional belt pouch, and be ready for use in less than 30 seconds from these storage locations.

- The system must be able to provide the user simple step-by-step on screen instructions, that allow the device to perform a test when the user has no prior training. Should a user need assistance, the device must be able to provide on-board tutorial videos that can be easily accessed.

- Each unit must be able to internally monitor its orientation, cleanliness, battery life, number of tests, temperature, and system readiness.

- Each unit must be capable of being charged from any USB port, wall-charger, or vehicle with the correct corresponding cable and adapter. These cables and adapters will be provided with the unit.

- The EDK system will have no radioactive source of any kind in the device and emit no signals from the device.

- All communication peripherals-GPS capability, Bluetooth capability, Wi-Fi capability-must be external to the device. However, these features must be options available to the user.

- The device must be able to provide sample standards that ensure detection capabilities are functioning as intended. These sample standards must be able to be generated without hazardous materials.

- The device must utilize general explosive detection cards that can detect all major groups of explosives in a single sample: Military Grade Explosives, Inorganic Nitrates, Chlorates and Peroxides (military, commercial, and homemade explosives). These associated detection cards (consumables) must maintain at least 24 months of shelf-life and have no special storage requirements.