SOURCES SOUGHT
13 -- PORTABLE IMAGING EQUIPMENT FOR EXPLOSIVES DETECTION AND DIFFERENTIATION
- Notice Date
- 10/5/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- N0464A 2008 Stumpneck Rd Indian Head, MD
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0464A070001
- Response Due
- 11/6/2006
- Archive Date
- 11/6/2006
- Description
- The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV) is seeking a one-man portable X-Ray system capable of simultaneously imaging and differentiating between organic and inorganic explosive, firing train materials, and electrical components that may be concealed inside parcels or containers (e.g. fabric, cardboard, aluminum, thick steel, etc.). This announcement serves to survey potential sources for product availability that fully defines existing equipment technology features, capabilities, and performance as described herein and is NOT a request for proposal. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes ONLY and is not to be construed as a commitment, implied or otherwise, to procure equipment or services. Future requirements and procurements are uncertain. BACKGROUND: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians utilize x-ray technology to aid in identifying, neutralizing, and rendering safe unexploded ordnance (UXO). Current equipment is reaching service life limits and needs to be replaced with a Future Radiographic System (FRS) that takes advantage of mature X-Ray technology. Potential solutions may include: Single Sided Visual Systems; Camera or Digital X-Ray Combination Systems; CMOS Portable High Resolution Digital X-Ray; self-Developing Radiographic Film; Three Dimensional Tomography Imaging Systems; Image Interpreter Programs; Image Gradual Intensity Programs; Ultrasound; Thermal Imagers; Thermal Infrared Cameras; and Magnetic Response Imaging. DESIRED CAPABILITIES: The capability of providing a view in three dimensions is desirable but not mandatory. The capability to identify filler materials is highly desirable but not mandatory. Identifying the chemical composition of explosives is a requirement for filler material identification. REQUIRED INFORMATION: Interested firms are encouraged to respond by providing a technical description, in TEN (10) or fewer pages, in the following format. 1.0 General Information - 1.1 Vendor Information - Company name, address, point of contact, email and postal address, telephone number, and related WebPages, if applicable. 1.2 System - Portable System name and model. 1.3 Function - Objects of interest that the System can inspect for (example: mail, small parcels, and personal bags). 1.4 System Picture - Photograph of System and accessories. 1.5 Technology - A brief description of the technology used by the system consisting of the technology title and a few descriptive sentences. 1.6 Output - Samples of output produced by the system while in operation. 2.0 Performance - Parameters for the System. 2.1 Detection/Identification - Effectiveness measured as image quality, correct composition of filler materials output, and the ability of a relatively untrained operator to correctly interpret the image of organics/inorganics and can include a percentage of the number of successful detections compared to the number of objects of interest inspected. 2.1.1 - Successful Detections/Identifications include: a. True Positives - System determines the presence of and identifies explosives or firing train components. b. True Negatives - System determines that explosives and firing trains are not present when they are not present. 2.1.2 Unsuccessful detections include: a. False Positives - System determines that there are explosives or firing train components present, and/or incorrectly identifies composition of filler material when explosives or firing train components are NOT present and, b. False Negatives - System determines that there are no explosives or firing train components present when explosives or firing train components ARE present. 2.2 Detection/Identification Speed - Measured in analyzed objects per hour, as the number of objects of interest (firing train components, explosives) that can be fully inspected per hour once the System is operational. 2.3 Inspecting Time - Defined as the minimum time interval possible between the start of an object imaging process to the next imaging process. This includes the total time for a n inspector to collect images from the item of interest, analyze data, and move to the next. 2.4 Ease of Use - A subjective evaluation based on the responses of an operator survey, which assess the level of difficulty of operation. 2.5 Transportability/Portability - consists of two functions: a. Ability of the entire system to be transported by two people while in the storage configuration; and, b. Ability of the system to be transported by one person when it is not in the storage configuration. 2.6 Reliability - measured by the degree that the System will complete the required mission without an operational mission failure for all objects requiring screening. Inability of the System to indicate the presence of and identify possible explosives and/or firing train components constitutes an operational mission failure if filler identification is claimed. 2.7 Maintainability (Mean Time Between Maintenance) - measured in hours, as the duration of time that, on average, the system will function as designed without maintenance beyond actions that can be performed by the operator with a prescribed list of spare parts and/or consumable supplies. 3.0 Standard Conditions and Threat - These standard conditions and representative Items of Concern (IoCs) are intended to provide a common basis for comparing each of the system's features, capabilities, and performance against user-defined requirements. 3.1 Representative IoCs - shall be used as objects of interest that contain typical explosives that might convey through the Point of Entry. The IoCs shall consist of various explosives that might be contained in, or on mail, small parcels, and personal articles. 3.2 Typical Operational Scenario - Systems will be used to non-intrusively inspect and identify internal components of mail, small parcels, and personal articles. 3.3 Typical Environmental Conditions ? Ambient weather / climatic conditions are expected to: a) range from 0 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit; b) range from 10 to 95% humidity; c) barometric pressure ranges from s ea level to 3000 feet above sea level; and d) may contain saltwater spray, dust, rain, or snow. 3.4 Typical Operator Abilities - The operator is: a) a soldier, sailor, airman, marine or security personnel; b) supplied with vendor's written manuals; c) trained by the manufacturer on the proper operation of the equipment; and d) software loaded onto EOD Unit's laptop. 4.0 System Description and Characteristics. 4.1. Size - Outside dimensions in feet and inches. Weight of each component in pounds. 4.2 ? Limitations / Hazards / Special Requirements - State any special system limitations, hazards and/or special requirements beyond conditions stated herein to include hazards, such as radiation sources or toxic chemicals, an MSDS would be beneficial. Include a copy of radioactive material license documentation from Nuclear Regulatory Commission, if applicable. 4.3 Special Features / Capabilities - Summarize any special system features or capabilities not contained herein that improves the overall ability of the System to find IoCs. State whether system has ability to detect other distinguishing characteristics unique to an IoC beyond those cited here. 5.0 Validated Test Results - Summary of vendor and / or third party certifications and / or documented results of vendor test targets, testing and test protocols (additional published technical documentation may be submitted separately). 6.0 System Cost - Provide cost estimate of base system. Provide a list containing options with cost information for each option. 7.0 Power Options - Provide a list containing all sources that can be used to provide electrical power to all system components. Please address technical questions to Mr. Brian Downie at (301) 744-6858 x228 or e-mail brian.downie@navy.mil. SUBMISSION: All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be fully protected from release outside the Government. The Government will not reimburse respondents for the cost of submitting inf ormation in response to this announcement. Replies must be received not later than 3:00 PM EST on 6 November 2006. Please submit your response by email to Jim Knesel at james.e.knesel@navy.mil. Respondents may elect to submit by hard copy to: Commanding Officer, Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, 2008 Stump Neck Road, Bldg. 2112, Indian Head, MD, 20640-5070 (Attn. Jim Knesel code 0521). Administrative or contractual questions may be addressed to Jim Knesel, (301) 744-6886.
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