Added: Aug 19, 2008 11:58 am
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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. W81NTE81648505 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26, published June 2007. This acquisition is unrestricted under NAICS code 334519, Size STD 500.
The requirements in this solicitation:
1. Gamma Detector (XR-100- CdTe X-ray & Gamma Detector SY-TC2470D-G4BB: 9mm1/1mm/4 mil Be) QTY 1,
2. Digital Puse Processor, MCA & Power Supply Part PX4 Qty 1
3. Collimator Kit Part #: EXVC QTY 1
4. Tungsten Collimator PN: EXVC-W-Spacer QTY 1
5. Quantitative Analysis Software for X-Ray Flourescence Part # XRF-FP QTY 1.
MFG: Amptek Inc
Vendors offering other than the brand name product shall meet or exceed the following Salient Charteristics:
System Salient Characteristics
The system shall be small and compact, and consist of:
A. A solid-state semiconductor diode detector operable at room temperature.
B. A digital pulse processor, multi-channel analyzer (MCA), and power supply contained in a single unit and fully compatible with the diode detector.
C. A collimator kit.
D. Quantitative analysis software.
A. Detector Salient Characteristics
1. The detector component shall consist of a high performance x-ray and gamma ray detector, preamplifier, and cooler system.
2. The detector shall not be cooled using liquid nitrogen. Cooling will be provided electronically only.
3. The detector material shall not exceed 3 mm by 3 mm in input surface dimensions, and 1 mm in depth.
4. Energy resolution shall not exceed 1.2 keV FWHM (full width at half maximum) at 122 keV or greater.
5. Dark counts shall not exceed 0.005 counts/second between 10 keV and 1 MeV (10,000 and 1,000,000 electron volts).
6. The detector window shall be beryllium, not to exceed 4 mil (100 micrometer) in thickness.
7. The detector assembly shall have a preamp output consisting of a BNC coaxial connector.
8. The detector assembly shall have a 6-Pin, LEMO connector with 5 ft cable.
B. Digital Pulse Processor, Multi-Channel Analyzer (MCA), and Power Supply Salient Characteristics
The digital pulse processor, multi-channel analyzer (MCA), and power supply shall be a single unit compatible with the detector, and shall include:
1. A digital pulse shaping amplifier.
2. An integrated multichannel analyzer.
3. The power supply.
4. High count rate capability with excellent baseline stability, throughput, and pile-up rejection.
5. Up to 8k output MCA channels.
6. A USB interface to personal computer, with software to support instrument control, data acquisition, and analysis.
7. High voltage bias adjustable 100 V to 1.5 kV.
8. Thermoelectric cooler with feedback.
9. Operates from a DC supply with AC power adapter included.
10. Small size, not to exceed 6.5 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches (165 x 135 x 40 mm).
11. Light weight, not to exceed 1.6 lbs/750 g.
C. Collimator Kit Salient Characteristics
1. The collimator kit shall include collimator housing, tripod and mounting plate, laser pointer, and brass spacer, as well as the following 7 Tungsten (W) collimator disks:
1 mm thick with 25 m hole
1 mm thick with 50 m hole
2 mm thick with 100 m hole
2 mm thick with 200 m hole
2 mm thick with 400 m hole
2 mm thick with 1000 m hole
2 mm thick with 2000 m hole
2. The collimator kit shall include a Tungsten (W) Spacer /Collimator at least 36 mm with 300 micrometer hole designed to stop and collimate x-rays greater than 100 keV produced from high energy tubes.
4. The collimator shall be constructed specifically for the detector.
D. Quantitative Analysis Software Salient Characteristics
1. The system shall include software to adjust the output spectrum for the escape peaks of the detector.
Vendors shall comply with FAR 52.211-6 if submitting other than the Brand Name product. Clause 52.211-6 (and other FAR clauses throughout this solicitation) can be viewed by accessing website http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ Delivery, 29 August 2008, preferred shipping is FOB destination to Brooke Army Medical, 3851 Roger Brooke Drive, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. Acceptance Location: Department of Radiology Bldg 3600 3851 Roger Brooke Drive, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. FAR provision 52.212-1 [Instructions to Offerors Commercial] applies to this acquisition to include the following addenda: All offerors are cautioned that if selected for award, they must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) program. The CCR can be accessed via the internet at www.ccr.gov/ . Confirmation of CCR registration will be validated prior to award. Evaluation of Quotes: Offers will be evaluated according to 52.212-2. Evaluation factors at 52.212-2 (a) are price and conformance to salient characteristics outlined in this solicitation. Vendors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 with their offer if not registered in Online Representation & Certifications Applications (ORCA). The provision can be downloaded by accessing the website listed in this solicitation. FAR clause 52.212-4 [Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition to include the following addenda: Which may be downloaded at www.acq.osd.mil/dap/dars/index.htm. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and DFARS 252.211-7003: FAR Clause 52.212-5 [Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition and the following sub FAR Clauses apply: 52.232-18 [Availability of Funds]; 52.222-3 [Convict Labor]; 52.222-19 [Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies]; 52.219-28 [Post Award Small Business Program Representation]; 52.222-21 [Prohibition of Segregated Facilities] 52.222-26 [Equal Opportunity]; 52.222-6 [Affirmative Action for Wokers with Disabilities]; 52.232-33 [Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration]; 52.222-50 [Combating Trafficing in Persons] and 52.225-13 [Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases]. The closing date and time of this solicitation is 26 August 2008, 06:00 A.M.. CST. Price quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead and signed by a company representative. Fax quotes to Great Plains Regional Contracting Office (210) 221-3446. Paper copies of this solicitation will not be issued and telephone requests or FAX requests for the solicitation will not be accepted. Point of contact for this solicitation:
Brenda Elliott, phone (210) 221-4653; e-mail: brenda.elliott@amedd.army.mil
