SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Radiation protection for LSC Vials
- Notice Date
- 8/4/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 45CONS (Bldg 423), 1201 Edward H White II St MS 7200, Patrick AFB, Florida, 32925-3238, United States
- ZIP Code
- 32925-3238
- Solicitation Number
- FA2521-16-Q-B230
- Archive Date
- 8/27/2016
- Point of Contact
- Evan R. Rauh, Phone: 3214940040, Cheryl T. Witt, Phone: 321-494-4394
- E-Mail Address
-
evan.rauh@us.af.mil, cheryl.witt@us.af.mil
(evan.rauh@us.af.mil, cheryl.witt@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! It does not constitute a solicitation and/or quote and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is FA2521-16-Q-B230 shall be used to reference any written responses to this source sought. Patrick Air Force Base anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed 334516. The size standard for NAICS is 1,000 EMP. The requirement is to provide 0001 - NPO T-Flex T ungsten - 4 Vial Shield Base without handles. 120mm x 120mm, 30mm vial depth, 15, Each 0002 - NPO T-Flex Tungsten - 4 Vial Shield lid 120mm x 120mm x 40 mm high, 15, Each 0003 - NPO T-Flex Tungsten - Single Vial Shield 1" of shielding around vial, 2.75" H x 3.25" Diameter Vials size 1.1" Diameter x 1.63" Depth in shield, 30, Each 0004 - NPO T-Flex Tungsten - Single Vial Shield Lid, 1.13" Tall x 3.25" Diameter, Vial Cap Hole Size 1.1" diameter, 30, Each. 0005 - Shipping, 1, Each GSA SIN/MAS 66 141 Salient Characteristics: a. Constructed of tungsten impregnated soft polymor, or material providing equivalent radiation shielding and material flexibility. b. Each shielding container must have a lid of the same material c. Shields must safely encapsulate industry-standard 20 mL liquid scintillation vials d. Two configurations are required: one for individual vials and one for holding sets of four vials. e. Minimal required shielding around each vial or set of vials may shall not be less than one inch tungsten impregnated soft polymer, or equivalent. What is the purpose of the item(s): The laboratory requires radiation shielding material for storage of 20 mL liquid scintillation vials containing high levels of radioactive materials. The shielding material must be adequate to ensure the safety of the staff and to ensure the integrity of co-located radiation measurements equipment. In addition, the material must be soft and sufficiently pliable to prevent damage to the vials in which the material is stored. 45 CONS is interested in any size business that is capable of meeting this requirement. The government is also interested in all small businesses including (8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), or, if applicable based on NAICS code, Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) that are interested in performing this requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision." As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government's evaluation of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, VOSB, etc.). All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates company capabilities-indicating examples of commercial sales-and product specifications related to this effort. Also indicate if you are the manufacturer, or provide the name and size of the manufacturer of the product(s) you will be supplying. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated us of foreign national employees on this effort. Include in your capabilities package your DUNS, Cage Code, System for Award Management expiration date, GSA contract number and expiration (if applicable), and any related specifications/drawings. Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil; by mail to 45 CONS/LGCB, Attn: FA2521-16-Q-B230,1201 Edward H. White II Street, Bldg. 423, Room N203, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238; or by Fax to 321-494-0039. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 12 Aug 16, 3:00 PM EST. Approved CHERYL T. WITT Contracting Officer
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Patrick AFB, Florida, 32925, United States
- Zip Code: 32925
- Zip Code: 32925
- Record
- SN04209259-W 20160806/160804234900-778c31c9238b91bb6c2804e22c241573 (fbodaily.com)
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