Radiation Detection and Measurement Training

Added: Jun 16, 2014 1:14 pm SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! It does not constitute
a solicitation and/or quote and is not to be construed as a commitment by the
Government.
The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is FA2521-14-Q-B174 shall be used to
reference any written responses to this sources sought.
Patrick Air Force Base anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small
business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems
(NAICS) Code proposed 611669 . The size standard for NAICS is $10M.
The requirement is to provide one-time training in the field of radiation detection and
measurements. The training shall include the following:
a. The requested training will be a 5-day course providing a clear understanding of
the methods and instrumentation used in the detection and measurement of ionizing
radiation.
b. The course should elaborate on the basic principles of radiation detection as well
as illustrate the application of a full set of modern instrumentation.
c. In addition, the course should provide a description of well-established detection
and spectroscopic methods along with recently developed approaches.
d. The course should include discussions of semiconductor detectors with unique
properties, and recently developed scintillation materials and photomultiplier tubes,
and gas-filled detectors of new design.
e. The presented material should elaborate on ROC curves, micropatten gas
detectors, and new sensors for scintillation light and excess noise factors.
f. Finally, discussions are to include TLDs and cryogenic spectrometers and
radiation backgrounds.
Please see the attached SOW dated 12 June 2014 for details.
What is the purpose of the training: Strengthen staff members understanding of the
instruments and techniques important for detection/spectroscopy of ionizing radiation.
The government is interested in all small businesses including (8(a), Historically
Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses
(SDVOSB), or, if applicable based on NAICS code, Economically disadvantaged
women-owned small busines (EDWOSB) Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB)
that are interested in performing this requirement. The government requests interested
parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues
and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone,
or SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements,
and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial
customers.
Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision."
As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion.
Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government's evaluation of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, VOSB, etc.).
All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm's capabilities in providing the required services. Contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the operation and management of the required services. Include three past refences with current contact information and contract number. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. The response must not exceed 5 pages.
Include in your capabilities package your DUNS, Cage Code, and System for Award Management expiration date. If GSA, please provide GSA contract number.
Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil; by mail to 45 CONS/LGCB,
Attn: FA2521-14-Q -B174,1201 Edward H. White II Street, Bldg. 423, Room N206, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238; or by Fax to 321-494-1843.
RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 25 June, 2014, 1500 EST.