Dept. of the Army, Directorate of Contracting, Attn: ATZS-DKO-I, P.O. Box 12748,Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670-2748

66 -- GAMMA RAY INSPECTION SYSTEM SOL DABT63-99-R-0023 DUE 051799 POC Sandy Broten, Contract Specialist, 520 533-8944 E-mail: brotens@huachuca-emh1.army.mil Dept. of the Army, Directorate of Contracting, Attn: ATZS-DKO-I, P.O. Box 12748, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670-2748. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation/RFP for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-11. (iii) This is a full and open competition under SIC 3844. (iv) GENERAL INFORMATION: The United Stated Customs Service (USCS) has a requirement to procure three (3) each Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) systems Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001, which use a gamma-ray system. Offeror must submit both a unit price and total amount. The gamma-ray inspection system shall be capable of inspecting the largest commercial vehicles that are allowed on the public roadways. The range of suspect vehicles to be inspected will include, but not be limited to, steel-walled tankers, large semi trucks, towed vehicles, cargo containers, automobiles, pick-up trucks and trailers. Such examinations are aimed at detecting items such as illicit drugs and other contraband prohibited from entry into or exported from the United States. The gamma-ray inspection system will be used as an inspection tool that can be re-located to a variety of U.S. Ports of Entry. The system desired shall be modular in design and capable of being disassembled, relocated and reassembled. The system shall be operated outdoors during a 24-hour day, and in a variety of climatic environments such as the hot arid desert, warm and humid coastlines and extreme cold northern borders of the United States. The gamma-ray inspection system shall be capable of a minimum of 16 consecutive operating hours daily. The gamma-ray inspection system shall consist of the following five major subsystems: (1) Detector and Source Transport Systems; (2) Gamma-ray detectors and detector tower; (3) Gamma-ray source (one Curie Cesium-137) and housing; (4) Signal Processing/Operator's console and display Subsystem; and (5) Mobile Command Center Subsystem. Suspect vehicles to be inspected will be parked in the space between the detector and source transport system that travel in a synchronized motion parallel to each other. The system shall be capable of scanning suspect vehicles up to maximum dimensions of 8 feet-6 inches wide by 14 feet-6 inches high by 65 feet long in one scan. The detector electronics shall process the data and transmit it to the display system where a real-time image shall be produced. Requirements for this system represent a level of "minimum performance". The equipment shall be capable of operating with outside ambient air temperature ranging from -25 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity extremes from 10 to 100 percent. The system shall have provisions for sealing critical components from dust anddirt, such as occurs during dust storms in arid locations. The system shall be capable of being operated by a two-person team. The gamma-ray inspection system specific hardware requirements shall include a one-curie Cesium-137 sealed source, a beam angle adjustable from 0 (direct) to 20 degrees (oblique)(motorized operation) with angle indicator, a beam width not more than 36 inches at 35 feet from the source and three adjustable vertical positions from the source housing of 18 inches, 36 inches and 54 inches. The system shall have a minimum scan speed of 0.7 feet/second, the ability to resolve 0.5 inch objects in horizontal and vertical dimensions in the center of the inspection zone 7 feet above the ground and the ability to detect a lead brick through 2 inches of steel. The contrast gray scale shall have a minimum of 16 shades of gray. Requirements associated with image quality (resolution, contrast and penetration, etc.) shall be satisfied using high efficiency detectors and appropriate image processing technology. The system shall be people, produce, and film safe in accordance with applicable federal (OSHA, EPA, NRC, FAA and FDA) and state radiological health requirements. (v) EVALUATION CRITERIA: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical; (2) Past Performance; (3) Price. Technical evaluation is significantly more important than past performance. Past performance is more important than price. Technical and Past Performance when combined are significantly more important than price. Award will be made to the proposal determined to be the most advantageous to the Government, all factors considered, and may be awarded to other than the offeror with the lowest price. The USCS requires for evaluation a fully functional gamma-ray inspection system. The vendor shall provide a production schedule with the initial delivery no later than 31 August 1999 and deliveries of one each thereafter monthly. USCS will evaluate (at the Contractor's site within ten (10) days of receipt of proposal) image resolution by placing specially made fixtures at a position corresponding to the center of a target vehicle. These fixtures consist of rods of steel, aluminum and plastic ranging in diameter from 1/16 inch to 3 inches between supports. USCS will evaluate contrast by using large sixteen-step wedges made of steel, aluminum and plastic at a position (in free air) corresponding to the center of a target vehicle. USCS will evaluate penetration by using a lead brick behind a stack of steel plates and adding one plate at a time until the lead brick is not visible or by using a 1 kilogram brick (3 inches by 4 inches by 6 inches) of cocaine behind steel plates of different thickness and to determine if it is possible to see the cocaine brick behind a thickness of steel. The vendor will be required to show the entire target vehicle being scanned in a single screen display. In addition, the vendor will be required to provide examples of false color mapping of images using palettes. The vendor shall also have to demonstrate that the gamma-ray inspection system meets all radiation safety NRC and state requirements. Re-Stated: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. (vi) Due date for proposal is: 1600 hours Mountain Standard Time (Arizona does not change to Daylight Savings Time) 17 May 1999. (vii) Two copies of each Proposal are required. Mailing address: PO Box 12748, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670-2748 ATTN: Sandy Broten, or physical address: Building 21112 Hines Road, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613 ATTN: Sandy Broten. No electronic (soft) copies will be accepted. (viii) Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (May 99), with proposal. (ix) Clauses 52.212-1(Aug 98), 52.212-2 (Jan 99), and 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition -- Commercial Items (Apr 98), is hereby incorporated by reference. (x) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Item (May 99), is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs of 52.212-5 apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract (b) (2) 52.203-10, (b) (3) 52.219-8, (b) (7) 52.222-35, (b) (8) 52.222-36, (b) (9) 52.222-37. (xi) Clause 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (May 99) is hereby incorporated by reference. (xii) Additional Contract Terms and Conditions applicable to this procurement are (a) Type of Contract: A firm fixed-price contract will be awarded; (b) FOB: Origin. (xiii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is DO-C9. (xiv) An acceptable Subcontracting Plan, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.704(d) must be submitted. Posted 05/10/99 (W-SN329589). (0130)

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