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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 13, 2008 FBO #2574
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A -- PASSENGER BAGGAGE RADIATION NUCLEAR DETECTION - Technology Readiness Assessment Table

Notice Date

12/11/2008
 

Notice Type

Technology Readiness Assessment Table
 

NAICS

541712 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
 

Contracting Office

Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Washington, District of Columbia, 20528, United States
 

ZIP Code

20528
 

Solicitation Number

RDSE09PAXBAG
 

Archive Date

1/23/2009
 

Point of Contact

Tracy C Miller, Phone: 202-254-7027
 

E-Mail Address

tracy.c.miller@dhs.gov
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TITLE: PASSENGER/BAGGAGE RADIATION/NUCLEAR DETECTION/IDENTIFICATION CAPABILITY THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP or Broad Area Announcement (BAA). Furthermore, those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback with regards to its submission; other than acknowledgment of receipt – IF a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. DHS DNDO T&E is not at this time seeking proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or BAA. If a solicitation is released, it will be via the Governmentwide Port of Entry (GPE) at (http://www.fedbizopps.gov). It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor the website for any information that may pertain to this RFI. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned. 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO), Systems Engineering and Evaluation (SE&E) Directorate is seeking information on Radiation/Nuclear Detection and Identification systems that are designed for scanning of commercial aviation passengers and their baggage in an international terminal environment. DNDO has a mission to enhance the capability to interdict the illicit import of nuclear and radionuclide materials that may be used by terrorists as weapons of mass destruction or for dispersal of radioactive materials. The “Passenger and Baggage Pilot Program” (PaxBag) was initiated for the deployment of radiological/nuclear detection and identification systems at U.S. International airports. PaxBag may lead to systems testing and operational demonstrations of radiological/nuclear (rad/nuc) detection and identification systems solutions that are identified in response to this document. Performers who are able to satisfy the requirements and constraints below are invited to submit information describing their capability and systems. PaxBag goals are to identify and demonstrate innovative rad/nuc detection technologies that satisfy any or all of the following: •Scan passengers only and passengers with baggage (carry-on and checked) to detect and identify radiological and nuclear materials present. •Scan carry-on and checked baggage alone to detect and identify radiological and nuclear materials present. Unattended scanning of the baggage is preferred. •Active and passive detection and identification systems, as appropriate, may be considered. Scanning should at a minimum be capable of any of the following: •Detect radiological sources of Gamma and Neutron emissions. Real or near real time identification of the radiological sources is preferred •Detect Special Nuclear Material (SNM). Real or near real time identification these sources is preferred •Detect the presence of low activity radiological materials in the presence of distinct masking sources and/or with a variety of common shielding materials. •Localize radiological sources to within a two (2) meters radius in a cluttered environment. Additional desired capabilities include, but are not limited to the following: •Identify and categorize radiological sources of Gamma and Neutron emissions. Real or near real time identification of the radiological sources is preferred. •Identify and categorize Special Nuclear Material (SNM). Real or near real time identification these sources is preferred. •Identify the presence of low activity radiological materials in the presence of distinct masking sources and/or with a variety of common shielding materials. Documentation included with each submission should address operability and maintainability in operational environments. Submissions should discuss the following: •Full description of the gamma and neutron detectors and associated detection capability. •Storage, communications and transfer of data using common protocols from the sensor to a remote and/or central monitoring location. Information about software used for data transfer and analysis shall be provided. •Data output format needs to be described in detail. Information shall be provided about the different files created by the system. •User notification of alarms. Submissions should clearly describe how operators are notified of an alarm. The various alarm modes must be discussed, whether they are audible, visual or both. Submissions must also discuss how alarm notification may be shut off locally and be transferred to a remote location for resolution. •Operations and system’s susceptibility in the presence of strong electromagnetic fields, to include air traffic control radar frequencies and intensities. •How radiated emissions from the instrument may affect and potentially interfere with other equipment located in the area of use. Radiated emission from the instrument shall be stated. •Sustainable operations in a passenger airport environment. •Parameters settings appropriate to the passenger airport environment. •Appropriate levels of internal security. •Backward compatibility with existing technologies and capability to support emerging and future technologies •Integration of legacy rad/nuc detection and identification systems. •Interoperability with existing Federal command, control, and communication systems. •Compliance with all applicable laws, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations. •Performance against appropriate standards such as, but not limited to, the American National Standard Performance Criteria for Radiation Monitors Used for Homeland Security to include: •N42.32-2006 for Alarming Personal Radiation Detectors and in particular Section 6 pertaining to: ‘Radiological Tests”. •N42.33-2006 for Portable Radiation Detector Instrumentation and in particular Section 6 pertaining to: ‘Radiological Tests’ •N42.34-2006 for Hand-Held Instruments for the Detection and Identification of Radionuclides and in particular Section 6 pertaining to: ‘Radiological Tests’ •N42.35-2006 for Radiation Detection Portal Monitors and in particular Sections 5.1.1 pertaining to: ‘Pedestrian Systems’ and 5.1.4 for ‘Package (or conveyer)’. Also, Section 6 pertaining to: ‘Test Procedures”. •N42.38-2006 for Spectroscopy-Based Portal Monitors and in particular Sections 5.1.1 pertaining to: ‘Pedestrian Systems’ and 5.1.4 for ‘Package (or conveyer)’. Also, Section 6 pertaining to: ‘Test Procedures’. •N42.43-2006 American National Standard Performance Criteria for Mobile and Transportable Radiation Monitors Used for Homeland Security •N42.48-2006 for Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detectors (SPRDs) and in particular Section 6 pertaining to: ‘Radiological Tests’. •Results of any additional test results appropriate to radiation systems. •Gamma and neutron detection efficiencies shall be provided for static and dynamic measurements. If the system has identification capabilities, the instrument library and energy range of measurement shall be provided. •Angular response of the system shall be provided. 2.0 PURPOSE OF THIS RFI Through this RFI, DHS DNDO SE&E is seeking technical information responses to determine the capability of the market to provide innovative technologies that may meet PaxBag goals. 3.0 QUESTIONS 3.1 Ability to Meet PaxBag Goals •Describe your capability to deliver innovative detection/identification technologies that provide users with accurate, reliable and durable rad/nuc detection and identification systems that would increase the probability to detect, identify, and categorize illicit radiological/nuclear materials entering the United States via international passengers and/or baggage pathways. •Describe your capability to demonstrate your technology’s potential of meeting PaxBag goals. •Describe the stage of development or maturity of the technology identified in the response to this RFI. Note: Technology maturity is a measure of the degree to which proposed critical technologies meet program objectives and is a principal element of program risk. A technology readiness assessment examines program concepts, technology requirements, and demonstrated technology capabilities in order to determine technological maturity. The minimum TRL level that will be considered is TRL 6. Assessment of your technology is to be determined based on the guidance provided in Chapter 10 of the Defense Acquisition Guidebook (for guidance see Table 1) and the following sites http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/product_realization_chart.pdf and http://www.dhs.gov/xres/programs/gc_1211996727996.shtm •Provide examples of data transfer protocols and data files created by the detection and identification systems identified in responding to this document. Systems must be networkable. Information on the data files should include, at a minimum, path (storage location), typical size, format, content, date created, and viewers (text editor, vendor software). •If possible, provide a copy of a test report associated with the detection and identification systems identified in responding to this document. The test report can be an independent test report or a manufacturer’s test report. •Provide information as to how the proposed technology is expected to be commercialized, scalable and manufactured in large quantities. •Provide a cost estimate of the solutions presented. 4.0 SUBMISSION DIRECTIONS 4.1 Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper. Each respondent shall identify its business size. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541712 with a small business size standard of $13.5 million dollars. All documentation, white paper, test reports, specification, drawings, etc. shall be submitted in pdf format. Those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback with regards to their submission other than acknowledgment of receipt, if a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. DHS reserves the right to review late submissions but makes no guarantee to the order of or possibility for review of late submissions. The white paper document shall be limited to 10 pages. The complete package will be submitted via e-mail. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid DHS, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become the property of the Federal Government, and will not be returned. Responses to this RFI may be evaluated by Government technical experts drawn from staff within DHS DNDO and other Federal agencies. The Government may use selected support contractor personnel to assist in the evaluation. These support contractors will be bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements to protect proprietary and source-selection information. Responders are encouraged to avoid use of excessive marketing lexicon, to avoid submission of fancy brochures and other unnecessary sales literature, and to avoid product puffery. Describe in clear and concise language the capabilities of your system to meet the requirements set forth in Section 1.0 and 3.1. 4.2 DHS will review the provided information and may elect to explore some of the operational and/or technology submissions. DHS may further elect to investigate the operational feasibility of a set of solutions as part of an anticipated demonstration campaign. If notified of DHS interest in their solution, each selected manufacturer will respond by: •Executing a Bailment Agreement with DHS. •Shipping their system(s) to NSTec in accordance with the Participation Conditions that will be provided. •Coordinating with NSTec for manufacturer-conducted training on their system(s). This training shall be of the “train the trainer” type. NSTec technicians will be trained and will subsequently train actual state and local operators to use the systems. To obtain a copy of the Bailment Agreement, detailed shipping and logistics instructions, the selected manufacturers must contact by e-mail the DHS/DNDO Contract Office and POC listed on the attachment with this RFI. Subject to classification guidelines, manufacturers will be individually informed as to how well their solution performed. Test results and user feedback will be provided. Summary of the test protocols and the raw data recorded by the system will be also provided to the manufacturer within two months of the completion of the demonstration campaign. All questions and responses should be sent to the Contract Specialist, Tracy Miller via email at Tracy.C.Miller@dhs.gov. Responses are due no later than 4:30 PM (local Eastern Time) on 8 January 2009.
 

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Place of Performance

Address: 245 Murray Lane, SW Bldg 410, Washington, District of Columbia, 20528, United States

Zip Code: 20528
 

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