SOURCES SOUGHT
13 -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR COMMERCIAL-OFF-THE-SHELF (COTS) EXPLOSIVE DETECTION EQUIPMENT (EDE) TECHNOLOGIES TO DETECT IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES (IEDs) IN VEHICLES AND CARGO
- Notice Date
- 12/4/2007
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- N42794 2008 Stumpneck Rd Indian Head, MD
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N4279408003
- Response Due
- 1/31/2008
- Archive Date
- 2/5/2008
- Point of Contact
- Jim Knesel, phone 301-744-6886
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Jim Knesel
(james.e.knesel@navy.mil)
- Description
- The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV) is seeking information regarding technologies and sources for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Explosive Detection Equipment (EDE) capable of finding Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in cargo and vehicles that pose hazards to military operations. This market survey solicits those vendors who are developing, or have developed, equipment manufactured for screening wheeled vehicles of all sizes. This solicitation is for information that fully explains the existing technology features/capabilities in areas of penetration, resolution, and discrimination. BACKGROUND: NAVEODTECHDIV plans to select vehicle screening EDE systems for comparative testing and evaluation as required by Anti-Terrorism/Physical Security/Force Protection organizations across the Department of Defense (DoD) using this information. Results of the comparative testing and evaluation of vendor systems will be collected to provid e DoD users a comprehensive explanation of equipment/system capabilities in meeting DoD requirements. DoD is specifically seeking technologies for IED or IED components detection that protects the force and prevents terrorist bombings against military personnel, equipment and military installations by finding the IEDs in the methods of conveyance at points of entry. These technologies include, but are not limited to, bulk detectors (x-ray, neutron, gamma ray, etc.). Ideally, these technologies will allow antiterrorist/force protection/physical security personnel to effectively and reliably find IEDs and/or IED components while inspecting or pre-screening vehicles for authorized entrance at military installations with minimal reduction in throughput. REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms are encouraged to respond by providing: a) An Equipment Technical Summary of five or fewer pages and; b) one Quad Chart in MS PowerPoint format for each model (only one version per model) of t heir EDE. An example of a Quad Chart is provided as an attachment to this sources sought announcement. Format of the Equipment Technical Summary is at the vendor?s discretion but must include information specified in the Technical Summary Guidance, below. This announcement is NOT a formal solicitation and is NOT a Request For Proposal. Availability of any formal solicitation will be announced separately. This synopsis is for the information and planning purposes ONLY and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. There is no commitment on the part of the US Navy to award a contract as a result of this request for information. Our intent is to test technologically mature and market ready equipment. Performance Parameters - The following parameters define the performance in inspecting/screening vehicles before passage through the point of entry onto military installations under a wide variety of operational and environmental conditions: 1 - Optimal Scanning Speed, Standoff Distance, Target Orientation, Threat Location; 2 - Image Resolution; 3 - Target Material Differentiation; 4 - Penetration Depth; 5 - Successful Threat Detection; 6 - Field of View. TECHNICAL SUMMARY GUIDANCE: 1.0 General Information. 1.1 Vendor Information. Name, address, point of contact, email and postal address, telephone number, and related WebPages, if applicable. 1.2 Point of Contact. Vendor representative's name and contact information. 1.3 System Title. EDE name and model. 1.4 System Picture. Photograph of EDE, preferably illustrating the unit in operation. 1.5 Technology. A brief description of the technology used by this product consisting of the technology title and five or fewer descriptive sentences. 1.6 Output. Samples of output produced directly by the EDE while in operation that identifies the IED characteristics present in the target of interest. Examples of output include X-ray images or graphical / tabular data of chemical composition or neutron analysis. 1.7 Life Cycle Cost. Life Cycle Cost, me asured in $US, of the EDE includes: a) unit cost, b) annual maintenanc e performed by vendor representatives, c) consumable items for operations, and d) operation and maintenance training provided by the vendor (both duration and cost). 2.0 Other System Characteristics: 2.1 Size. Outside dimensions in feet and inches when stored, in transit to the screening site, and during screening operations. Include the overall weight of the system, in pounds. Include the operational footprint required for continuous screening. 2.2 Power Requirements. Include any necessary external power required to operate the system. 2.3 Operators. Task requirements for continuous operations. Include level of training necessary for operator to be qualified to execute tasks. The operator is: a) a soldier, sailor, airman, marine or security personnel, b) supplied with vendor's written manuals, and c) trained by the manufacturer on the proper operation of the equipment. 2.4 Limitations / Hazards / Special Requirements. State any special EDE limitations, hazards and/or special requirements to include hazards, such as radiation sources or toxic chemicals and their respective levels. 2.5 Special Features / Capabilities. Summarize any special EDE features or capabilities not contained herein that improve the overall ability of the EDE to find IEDs. State whether EDE has ability to detect other classes of chemical compounds or other distinguishing characteristics unique to IED beyond those cited here. 2.6 Typical Environmental Conditions. The Point of Entry will have standard U. S. electrical power supply of 110V AC / 220V AC @ 50-60 Hz. 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 sea level to 3000 feet above sea level, and d) may contain saltwater spray, sand, dust, rain, or snow. 3.0 Validated Test Results. Summary of vendor and / or third party certifications and / or documented results of vendor test targets, testi ng and test protocols (additional published technical documentation ma y be submitted separately). TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Please address technical questions to Mr. David Nelson at (301) 744-5167 or e-mail david.a.nelson1@navy.mil. SUBMISSION: Each submission shall be transmitted electronically to Mr. Jim Knesel at james.e.knesel@navy.mil. Replies must be received not later than 3:00 PM EST, 31 January 2008. All data received in response to this Sources Sought notice 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 information. Please address all business or contractual questions relating to this announcement to Jim Knesel. Point of Contact Jim Knesel, (301) 744-6886, james.e.knesel@navy.mil
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