SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- AUTOMATED SODIUM-IODIDE PORTAL MONITORS FOR DETECTION OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND/OR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIALS
- Notice Date
- 1/19/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Battelle (DOE Contractor), PNNL Contracts, PO Box 999, Richland, WA, 99352
- ZIP Code
- 99352
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-LPBERUBE3
- Archive Date
- 2/28/2004
- Point of Contact
- Laurie Berube, Contracts Specialist, Phone (509) 375-4363, Fax (509) 375-6617,
- E-Mail Address
-
laurie.berube@pnl.gov
- Description
- The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking information from companies, educational institutions, research and development laboratories (public, and private), or other sources about commercially available automated NaI(Tl)-detector-based portals monitors or near-commercial technologies that may be used for the detection and identification of radioactive materials and special nuclear materials at border crossings and ports of entry. We are interested in information on systems that would be usable for sensing of radioactive materials in railroad cars, shipping containers (all configurations), commercial vehicles of all sizes and shapes, and personal vehicles of all sizes and shapes that are moving slowly (5 mph) through the portal. Specifically, we are looking for information regarding the expected technical capability and effectiveness of currently (or soon to be) available NaI(Tl)-based portals with respect to radiation sources given the distance, shielding, temperature and other conditions that are typically found at border crossings and ports of entry. The overall effectiveness of the instruments automated ability to detect and identify (spectral gamma-ray analysis) or discriminate between various sources of radiation is of particular interest. Issues that might impact operations, such as required reliability and robustness, training requirements, and health and safety issues are also of interest. It is anticipated that portal monitors will consist of multiple panels that each contain NaI(Tl) detectors, 3He detectors (for neutrons), and electronics. Each panel will be about 72 inches (183 cm) tall and contain multiple, large NaI(Tl) detectors to span that height. The total volume of NaI(Tl) is expected to be about 1300 cubic inches with a total surface area of approximately 320 square inches. Each individual detector should have 9% resolution or better at 661 keV. The gamma-ray energy range of interest is approximately 20 to 3000 keV incident upon the front face of the panel, which is to be analyzed using at least 256 channels. Analysis of the data shall be automated and provide alarms when predetermined radiation intensities or isotope identification are obtained. Participation does not imply any obligation on the part of the Government. Interested organizations/companies/institutions are encouraged to respond to this notice by providing a short written summary (no longer than ten pages) of their equipment capabilities. Please send a copy of the summary by mail, fax, or e-mail to: Mr. Mark Panisko, M/S K7-62, PNNL, P. O. Box 999, Richland, WA 99352 as soon as reasonably possible. FAX (509) 372-6485, or e-mail to mark.panisko@pnl.gov. This is NOT a request for proposal, but for investigative purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government.
- Place of Performance
- Address: PNNL, P.O. Box 999, M/S K7-62, Richland, WA
- Zip Code: 99352
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 99352
- Record
- SN00506301-W 20040121/040119211512 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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