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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 31, 2005 FBO #1343
MODIFICATION

A -- NUCLEAR & RADIOLOGICAL DETECTION VERIFICATION AND REPORTING (NRDVR)

Notice Date

7/29/2005
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

NAICS

541710 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
 

Contracting Office

DHS - Direct Reports, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Procurement Operations, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Washington, DC, 20528
 

ZIP Code

20528
 

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-BAANRDVR
 

Response Due

8/15/2005
 

Archive Date

12/31/2005
 

Description

1. BACKGROUND. In the fall of 2005, the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, DHS intends to issue a series of Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) for the research and development of systems and enabling technologies for Nuclear and Radiological Detection, Verification, and Reporting (NRDVR). These BAAs will be designed to elicit proposals to develop transformational products that will fulfill the DNDO mission of detecting and reporting illicit attempts to import or transport nuclear material, nuclear devices, or radiological material. ?Transformational? indicates products that will, when developed and implemented, radically improve the effectiveness of detection and discrimination, significantly reduce the cost of procurement and operation, and/or increase the ease of use of a detection system in an operational environment. The BAAs will solicit the development of technologies, components, systems and operational methodologies in each of the following topic areas: (A) Distributed and Mobile Detectors for Search and Surveillance (DMDSAS): This topic area is designed to detect potential nuclear/radiological threats during intermodal transport, in fixed locations and at special localized events, utilizing distributed mobile/static/relocatable sensors. Subtopics include: smart personal and mobile detectors that provide spectral discrimination, directional/imaging information, and wireless capabilities such as automatic sharing and integration of data among detectors in the same vicinity; mobile/portable detectors for standoff search that provide source/background discrimination and directional/imaging information; methodology, architecture and design for sensor networks covering distribution topology, data transfer and reach-back; and novel solutions. (B) Long-Dwell Detection in Transit (LDDT): This topic area is divided into two categories: (1) detection systems and associated technologies that can be integrated into or attached to a cargo conveyance (vehicle, truck, cargo ship, air carrier, general aviation, etc.) or to containers shipped therein; and (2) mobile detection components, systems, and related technologies that can be integrated into various moving platforms (vehicles, marine craft, aircraft) to provide overt/covert standoff screening of suspect vehicles, boats and planes over long-dwell times with variable, relative positioning. Subtopics include: advanced, application-dependent neutron/photon sensors; position/location sensors; and novel solutions. (C) Active Detection and Verification (ADV) of Shielded Special Nuclear Material (SSNM): This topic area focuses on state-of-the-art active technologies for the detection and verification of shielded SNM. Operational modes of interest include: (1) high-throughput systems at high-volume ports for resolving alarms from primary screening systems ? advanced spectral and radiographic portals; (2) lower-throughput, smaller systems at low-volume ports and between ports-of-entry for primary or secondary screening applications; (3) mobile/hand-portable devices for SNM verification in maritime and land based environments. Subtopics include: electron/ion accelerators; photon/neutron generators; advanced radiography; prompt/fast neutron detectors; and novel solutions. (D) Innovative Detector Materials (IDM): This topic area seeks: (1) physically robust sensor component technologies that provide improved detection, identification and discrimination over existing materials; and (2) advances in manufacturing technology that lead to a reduction in fabrication costs and an increase in sensor sizes and choice of shapes without loss in performance. The focus is on the following performance characteristics: ambient temperature operations, better efficiency, better energy resolution, faster response time, and less sensitivity to vibrations. Subtopics include: scintillation materials; solid state charge collection materials; prompt/fast/spectral neutron detectors; and novel solutions. (E) Alternate Signatures of Nuclear/Radiological Threats (ASNRT): This topic area seeks advanced non-intrusive concepts for the detection and/or identification of nuclear/radiological materials and devices, without the direct detection of nuclear radiation. ASNRT might utilize, for example, other properties such as mass, density, temperature, etc. 2. DETAILED INFORMATION SOUGHT. IN PREPARATION FOR THE NRDVR BAA, DHS IS REQUESTING FEEDBACK ON THE TOPICS LISTED IN SECTION 1 FROM ALL INTERESTED SOURCES (PRIVATE, PUBLIC, ACADEMIC, AND FEDERALLY FUNDED R&D CENTERS). IN PARTICULAR, DHS REQUESTS EXPERT OPINION ON THE ABOVE TOPIC AND SUBTOPIC AREAS AND THEIR ASSOCIATED APPLICABILITY TO A LAYERED DEFENSE ARCHITECTURE. ADDITIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE TOPIC AREAS AND SUBTOPICS ARE WELCOME, BEARING IN MIND THAT DHS INTENDS THE ENTIRE SET OF TOPICS TO INCLUDE ALL TECHNICAL APPROACHES THAT WOULD BE USEFUL IN HELPING PERFORM ITS MISSION. 3. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION. Responses should be in an electronic format (Microsoft Word or PowerPoint) and sent via email to david.penn@associates.dhs.gov. All responses shall be limited to a maximum of four pages in font 12pts (or larger) and shall include a point of contact with phone number and e-mail address. Please use the title ?NRDVR-05-RFI? as the subject line of the e-mail. All responses must be received by 15 August, 2005 to allow adequate time for review. Responders are advised that all submissions become Government property and may become public information. 4. PURPOSE. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a BAA or a promise to issue a BAA in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, DHS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals on these topics. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice; all costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at responder expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future BAA, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website will contain a synopsis. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the site for additional information. 5. POINTS OF CONTACT. Refer questions to Dr. R. Leon Feinstein (Program Manager) at Leon.Feinstein@dhs.gov or to Larna Palmer (Contracting Officer) at Larna.Palmer@dhs.gov Point of Contact: Larna Palmer, Contracting Officer, Phone 202-254-6109, Fax 202-254-6167, Email Larna.Palmer@dhs.gov Place of Performance Address: Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC Postal Code: 20528 Country: USA
 

Place of Performance

Address: WASHINGTOND DC

Zip Code: 20528

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00857593-W 20050731/050729211525 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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