Radiation Dosimetry System

Synopsis #: FA8601-19-R-A016

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 of a Radiation Dosimetry System for the Air State Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Radiation Dosimetry Laboratory located at Wright-Patterson AFB. The reason for lack of competition is Radiation Dosimetry 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 334516 is 1,000 employees.

The proposed source is Landauer, Inc. 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, 20 February 2019 by 8:00 am EST and meets all the following requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

The requirement is an optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dosimetry system. The Dosimetry system must be capable of passing Nation Institute of Standards and Technology/National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program accreditation testing for the irradiation categories in use by the USAF, as required by 10 CFR §20.1501(d), 10 CFR §34.47, DODI 6055.08, AFPD 40-2, AFI 48-148, and AFMAN 48-125. The requirement includes readers, dosimeters (a.k.a. "badges"), shipping, installation, software, license fees, and operator training at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

Reader Requirements

•· System (all readers combined) must have the ability to process at least 1,000 OSL badges per hour and minimize setup and batch administration time.

•· Shall be able to anneal OSL badges to levels suitable for issue for individual wear.

•· Shall possess built in quality control evaluations and trending capability.

•· All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the Original Equipment Manager (OEM) terms and conditions.

•· Shall be compatible with existing power supply: 120V, 60Hz. Plugs shall be compatible with NEMA 5-20R receptacles.

•· The system shall be within manufacturer(s) service life (i.e., repair parts, maintenance, etc.) for a minimum of 5 years from the date of installation.

•· All components of the system shall be distributed and serviced by one vendor to ensure component compatibility.

Dosimeter Requirements

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•· All dosimeters must be capable of being read multiple times without significant loss of measured dose signal (.