Establish a two year BPA for prototype Geiger-Mueller (GM) tubes
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016726Q1067
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Bethesda, Maryland 20817, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is soliciting quotations for the establishment of a two-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to procure prototype Geiger-Mueller (GM) tubes under RFQ N0016726Q1067. These GM tubes will serve as alternative components for the Multi-Function RADIAC (MFR) survey meter, which has been widely deployed throughout the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program with over 10,000 units in the field. The tubes must meet specific technical specifications including 270 cpm sensitivity at 1 mR/h using Cesium-137, a 460-volt recommended operating voltage, 420-520 volt plateau length, chromium/iron cathode material with 280 mg/cm² wall thickness, and the ability to accommodate exposure rates from 0.01 mR/h to 1,000 R/h. Awards will be made on a Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis without discussions, evaluating quotations based on technical capability/approach and past performance. The original response deadline of April 14, 2026, was extended to April 20, 2026, with questions required by April 3, 2026.
This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with the business size standard of 750 employees under NAICS code 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing). The BPA has a master dollar ceiling of $349,999.00, with Year 1 calling for up to three prototype tubes and Year 2 requiring up to five tubes with identical specifications to be delivered within 90 days of order placement occurring between 180 and 365 days after BPA establishment. The Navy will conduct acceptance testing using ARCADES software at specified exposure rates to verify a Sensitivity Factor between 5.0 and 7.0 for each tube. All materials must be packaged at the contractor's facility and delivered Free on Board (FOB) Destination to Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Boulevard, West Bethesda, Maryland 20817, with an overall delivery requirement of 180 calendar days from award. Quoters must provide their official company name, CAGE code, SAM UEI number, and submit responses to michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the establishment of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with and expected ordering period not to exceed two (2) years, that establishes the terms and conditions applicable to procurement of prototype Geiger-Mueller (GM) tubes that meet the specifications outlined below. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0016726Q1067. The NAICS code is 334419 and the business size standard is 750 Employees.
The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20251110. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters.
Evaluation Factors (See 52.212-2- Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services)
1. Technical Capability/Approach – Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ.
2. Past Performance - The past performance evaluation assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in the Offeror’s ability to provide products and services that meet its customers’ needs based on a demonstrated record of performance.
Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil by Apr 03, 2026, at 12pm EST. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation.
Quote packages are due by April 14, 2026, at 12pm EST. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages shall be sent to michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information:
- Official Company Name.
- Point of contact including name and phone number; and
- Cage Code number.
- SAM UEI number
The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Michael Brodie, at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Specifications Rev1.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Amendment N0016726Q10670001 SF 30.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - N0016726Q1067.pdf | ||
| Minimum Specifications.pdf |
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