Alpha Spectroscopy System

Synopsis #: FA8601-19-Q-A097

Notice Type: Special Notice

Synopsis:

The United States Air Force, AFLCMC/Base Support Contracting Division, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433-5344. This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only. This proposed action is for the procurement is additional capacity to the Alpha Spectroscopy System for the Air State Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Radiation Laboratory located at Wright-Patterson AFB. The reason for lack of competition for the Alpha Spectroscopy System is the only system available that is able to meet all AF requirements. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)

This proposed procurement will be a Sole Source under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 334516: Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and FSC code 6640: Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Business size standard for NAICS 334519 is 500 employees.

The proposed source is Mirion Technologies (Canberra). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract regardless of responses that may be received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources or authorized distributors may submit a capability statement, proposal, quotation or exception to the intent to purchase on a sole source basis, which shall be considered by the Government if received by Wednesday, 24 July 2019 by 1:00 pm EST and meets all the following requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

The Alpha Analyst system shall include a recoil suppression system as a standard feature on each instrument. The recoil suppression system shall maintain consistently low backgrounds, maintain sample throughput to extend the life of alpha detectors.

Alpha Analyst system:

Operating Conditions:

Operates at 0-50ºC

Humidity Conditions: Normal up to 95%

No refrigeration.

Dimensions:

2 each benchtop units with Six dual spectrometers in each unit, Chassis, System Controller, Integration of Spectrometer, Vacuum and controller in benchtop cabinet. A450-18AM Alpha PIPS Detector, Direct Drive Vacuum Pump,

MODULES - Two vacuum chambers per Dual Spectrometer Module.

■ VACUUM CHAMBERS - Low background stainless steel; 8.26 x 6.03 x 6.35 cm (3.25 x 2.375 x 2.5 in.), H x W x D. This is a std size for this manufacturer.

■ SAMPLE SIZE - Up to 51 mm (2.0 in.) in diameter.

■ SAMPLE-TO-DETECTOR SPACING - 1 to 45 mm in 4 mm increments. Adjustable shelves within the chamber, each adjustment is 4mm.

■ MAXIMUM DETECTOR SIZE - 1200 mm2. Our specification is for 24 A450-18AM PIPS detectors.

■ VACUUM GAUGE - Intrisic Vacuum monitoring of each Dual Alpha Spectrometer Module is performed by the respective module's processor; read out by the host computer

■ VACUUM RANGE - 0 to >26.7 kPa (0 to >200 Torr).

■ VACUUM/BIAS INTERLOCK - The Dual Alpha Spectrometer Module will turn on the bias when a vacuum level of.