SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- LOW COST SELF INDICATING RADIATION DOSIMETER
- Notice Date
- 7/22/2003
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- P.O. Box 190022, North Charleston SC 29419-9022
- ZIP Code
- 29419-9022
- Solicitation Number
- SSC-Charleston MKTSVY 1D70A
- Response Due
- 8/22/2003
- Point of Contact
- Point of Contact - Ruth A Goddard, Contract Specialist, 843-218-4114
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Contract Specialist
(ruth.goddard@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston is seeking to identify commercially available and/or advanced development/near production-ready radiation detection and monitoring products capable of meeting the Navy's need for a low cost, self-indicating, high dose radiation dosimeter for contingency / casualty purposes. This survey/request for information is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an Invitation For Bid (IFB) or Request For Proposal (RFP). No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of responses or the Government use thereof. The Department of the Navy in developing its acquisition approach and its Statement of Objectives/Work (SOO/SOW) may use information provided. Any manufacturer or developer of self-indicating dosimeters of any type, potentially capable of meeting the Navy's needs is requested to respond. Responses should provide a detailed technical description of the product and should include specific dosimetric performance data relative to the Navy's operational and performance goals as well as availability and cost data. The dosimeters may be required to operate / perform in a variety of environmental conditions, from mild to harsh, with conditions possibly changing between the extremes during use. Potential/draft operating conditions, desired product features and capabilities, performance and cost goals are as follows (and attached in table format): (1) Detecting and Self-Indicating Capabilities: Objective: (a) Detection of photon (gamma and x-ray) and neutron radiation; (b) Passive and immediate, self-indication* over the range of 10 - 1,000 rads. Threshold: (a) Detection of photon radiation, > 70 keV; (b) Passive and immediate, self-indication*, with sufficient resolution to allow assignment of the exposure to its respective 'operational effectiveness' dose range. Dose ranges [from Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 2083, Commander's Guide on Nuclear Radiation Exposure of Groups] are as follows: 0-75 rad, 75-125 rad, 125-300 rad, 300-530 rad, 530-830 rad, >830 rad; *Self-Indication is defined as a basic and integrated capability of the dosimeter to display or indicate dose received without the need for external or auxiliary equipment or instrumentation. (2) Measurement Range: 10 - 1,000 rads (3) Performance Tolerance Level (|B| + S) <= 0.3, as defined in ANSI N13.11 (4) Energy Dependence: None for photons greater than 70 keV. (5) LLD: 10 rads (6) Dose Response Integration and Retention: The dose response/indication shall continue to accumulate while in, and following re-entry into, a radiation field. Reading the dosimeter shall not remove the accumulated dose nor prevent further response. Accumulated dose shall be [capable of being] retained, with negligible fading, for a period of 90 days minimum. (7) Temperature, Storage: Meets all physical and performance requirements following storage under the following conditions: Objective: (a) -55oC to +71oC and 95% RH (above 25oC); 48 hour duration at any given temperature(s) within the range. (b) 25oC and 80% RH; 15 year duration. Threshold: (a) -55oC to +50oC and 95% RH (above 25oC); 48 hour duration at any given temperature(s) within the range. (b) 25oC and 80% RH; 5 year duration (8) Temperature, in-use: Meets all physical and performance requirements during and following use under the following conditions: Objective: (a) -20oC to +50oC and 95% RH (above 25oC); 9 month duration at any given temperature(s) within the range. (b) 25oC and 80% RH; 15 year duration. Threshold: (a) -20oC to +40oC and 95% RH (above 25oC); 3 month duration at any given temperature(s) within the range. (b) 25oC and 80% RH; 5 year duration (9) Light: Meets all physical and performance requirements during and following use and/or following storage, based on hourly readings over an intended 5% duty cycle, 66% of which is under natural (e.g. sun) and/or artificial (e.g. office fluorescent) lighting conditions (i.e. ~ 16 lighted hours/day). Life Expectancy Objective: 15 yrs (5% duty cycle = 9 months use over the 15 year period). Life Expectancy Threshold: 5 yrs (5% duty cycle = 3 months use over the 5 year period). (10) Immersion/ Submersion: Meets all physical and performance requirements during and following use under the following conditions: Objective: Complete immersion in seawater, under pressure at 16 psia (3 fsw) and 73 psia (130 fsw), for a period of 1 hour each, with optional/accessory watertight case allowed. Threshold: Complete immersion in seawater, under pressure at 16 psia (3 fsw) and 28 psia (30 fsw), for a period of 1 hour each. (11) Altitude, Storage and Operation: Meets all physical and performance requirements following storage and in use under the following conditions: Storage (8 hours): 18.8 kPa / 2.73 psia (40,000 feet). Operation: 57.2 kPa / 8.3 psia (15,000 feet). (12) Shock: Meets all physical and performance requirements following five drops from a height of two meters. (13) Vibration: Meets all physical and performance requirements during and following sinusoidal vibration from 4 Hz (or lowest attainable frequency) to 50 Hz and peak-to-peak amplitude from 0.03 to 0.003 in. (14) Electromagnetic Interference: Meets the Control of Electromagnetic Interference requirements of MIL-STD-461 for surface ships and submarines and the DC Magnetic Field Environment requirements of MIL-STD-1399, Section 070, Part 1. The specific MIL-STD-461 requirements are RS101, RS103 (2 MHz to 18 GHz @ 200 V/m), and RE102 (for active dosimetry only). The MIL-STD-1399, Section 070, Part 1, requirement is 1600 A/m. (15) Static Load: Meets all physical and performance requirements following static load of 200 lbs., distributed (16) Physical (size, weight, materials, etc.): Size: 3-1/2" max (L) x 2-1/2" max (W) x 3/4" max (H). Weight: 4 oz. Max. Housing/Materials: (a) Corrosion resistant or otherwise protected from the corrosive elements of a salt-water environment. (b) No deleterious effect when in contact with the skin of the wearer. (c) No mercury or mercury containing compounds intentionally added or ever-in direct contact. (d) No special handling or disposal controls required. (e) Minimal potential for damage or disruption arising from electrostatic discharge during use. (f) Tamper-resistant; i.e. not easily opened/manipulated by the wearer except as needed for normal operation. (g) Accommodates physical and performance requirements specified, under the conditions and for the usage periods described. (17) Identification & Instructions: Each dosimeter to include a unique serial number with barcode, designated area for writing the name and UIC to whom the dosimeter is issued and the issue period/dates, lost & found instructions (specific instructions & mailing address to be provided by Navy), specific 'reading' and 'action' instructions. (18) Shelf-Life: Objective: 15 years, at room temperature (25oC). Threshold: 5 years, at room temperature (25oC) (19) Maintenance: No maintenance or calibration shall be required. (20) Support Equipment: No special purpose support equipment required for operation or reading of the dosimeter; however, if not self-indicating over the entire required measurement range, the dosimeter must be capable of being read by a standard laboratory-grade instrument and any necessary exposure reference charts/curves/standards covering the dosimeter's measurement range to be available/included. (21) Cost Objective: $10 ea. @ 400,000 quantity. Firms are invited to submit the appropriate documentation as described above in addition to any literature, brochures, and references necessary to support that they posses the required capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the capabilities for manufacturing of radiation detection and monitoring system. Responses must include the following: (1) name and address of firm; (2) size of business, including: average annual revenue for past three years and number of employees; (3) ownership, indicating whether: Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, and/or Veteran-Owned Business; (4) number of years in business; (5) two points of contact, including: name, title, phone, fax and e-mail address; (6) DUNS Number (if available); (7) affiliate information, including parent corporation, joint venture partners, potential teaming partners, prime contractor (if potential sub) or subcontractors (if potential prime and (8) a list of customers for relevant work performed during the past five years, including type of supplies/equipment, contract number, contract type, dollar value for each contract referenced, and a customer point of contact with phone number (this information is required to verify offeror's performance; the government may contact any reference for further validation.) Responses to this market survey are requested by 22 August 2003 and should be sent in electronic format/media via e-mail or U.S. Mail to: SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston, Code 0213RG, P.O. BOX 190022, North Charleston, SC 29419-9022, or by fax at (843)218-5917 Attn: Ruth Goddard, Code 0213RG The applicable NAICS Code is 334519 and the size standard is 500 employees. Point of contract SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston for technical information is Steve Dangerfield (Code 321SD) at (843)218-4359; email: steven.dangerfield@navy.mil
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