SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- JOLT X-Ray Controller
- Notice Date
- 1/7/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 928110
— National Security
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, National Security Technologies LLC (DOE Contractor), National Security Technologies LLC, PO Box 98521, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89193
- ZIP Code
- 89193
- Solicitation Number
- JOLT
- Archive Date
- 2/28/2014
- Point of Contact
- Butch Hager, Phone: 7022958600
- E-Mail Address
-
hagerrb@nv.doe.gov
(hagerrb@nv.doe.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Keywords: JOLT, JOLT X-Ray Controller, X-Ray Controller, Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED), Improvised Explosive Device (IED), Bomb Squad, X-ray, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Public Safety Bomb Technician (PSBT), IED Diagnostics Synopsis: National Security Technologies, LLC (NSTec), manages and operates the Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL) for the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration and Nevada Field Office. This Sources Sought is to advise industry of the available technology and to identify vendors interested in commercial manufacturing and sales of the RSL designed JOLT X-ray controller. JOLT is designed for use with the Golden XR-3 and 4 portable X-ray generators used by Federal, State, and Local Public Safety Bomb Technicians (PSBT) and Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians. Bomb Technicians use the Golden XRS-3 and 4 X-Ray systems when conducting IED radiographic diagnostics. The JOLT is an accessory component for precision counting and controlling of the XRS-3 and 4 for special purpose missions. Prototype JOLTs were originally designed by RSL in 2009 and have evolved during use within a select group of Bomb Technicians. The current version includes a considerable number of upgrades based on user feedback and field operations. NSTec/RSL seeks to offer this technology to manufacturers and offer JOLT for technology transfer. Interested companies should respond within 30 days with the information listed below. Companies will be a contacted to establish a viable path to complete a technology transfer agreement. Interested parties are to respond with the following information: • Demonstrated experience with bomb squad and EOD focused x-ray equipment and training • Demonstrated experience with manufacturing x-ray and x-ray accessory equipment • Demonstrated understanding of Export Control Requirements and ability to support approved foreign military or commercial sales • List of relevant x-ray equipment currently manufactured, sold, trained, and supported • Demonstrated experience supporting and interacting with all levels of military and civilian bomb technicians JOLT Characteristics JOLT is a small rugged, portable, and weather resistant accessory specifically designed for use with the Golden Engineering XRS-3 and 4 lightweight x-ray generators (http://www.goldenengineering.com/products.html). JOLT was designed and developed to provide precision timing and control of the XRS-3 and 4 generation of x-ray generators for special situations and applications needed by federal, state, local bomb technicians and Specialized DoD Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians. JOLT utilizes power supplied by the XRS-3or 4 X-Ray via a one cable interface connector. The technology is not patentable, but is offered by NSTec for commercialization. Key Technical Features • Size........................................................................4" x ¾ " x 2" • Weight............................................................................ ~8 oz. • Power Supply......................................powered by XRS-3 or XRS-4 • Current Draw...............................................~50ma w/LCD Backlit • Temperature Range..........................................-20o C to +40o C • Warm Up...........................................................................None • LED with backlighting of display REQUEST ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF INTEREST WHICH WILL PROVIDE SUFFICIENT DETAIL TO ENABLE A PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS. INFORMATION SHOULD BE EMAILED TO BUTCH HAGER @ 702-295-8600, HAGERRB@NV.DOE.GOV REQUEST ALL INFORMATION BE PROVIDED NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. (PST), TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOE/BNC/BV/JOLT/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: VARIOUS, LAS VEGAS, Nevada, 89030, United States
- Zip Code: 89030
- Zip Code: 89030
- Record
- SN03262712-W 20140109/140107235829-1cdc3aa390685b216a4eccb555176910 (fbodaily.com)
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