SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Explosive Detection
- Notice Date
- 8/8/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- M67854 Quantico, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- M6785406R9081
- Response Due
- 8/18/2006
- Archive Date
- 9/15/2006
- Description
- MARKET RESEARCH SYNOPSIS The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) seeks to obtain market research information from sources capable of fully satisfying real time detection of nitroaromatic vapors, such as trinitrotoluene, identified herein that may be procured in the near future. This market research is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment of any kind. Any information received, in whole or in part, may be used to create the resulting acquisition strategy for the proposed requirements. Responders will not be reimbursed for any information received and are encouraged not to provide proprietary data or business sensitive information as any information received may be used by the Government and/or released to the public. The Government is primarily focused on seeking suitable commercial and non-developmental items or commercial items that can be easily modified to meet existing Government requirements. If no such commercial/non-developmental items currently exist, the Government may entertain the procurement of developmental items based on the information received as a result of this market research. Information on capable sources are sought for the follow requirements: Real time detection of aromatic nitrate vapors, to include Vapor sensitivity in the femtogram or sub parts per trillion (ppt) level Hand held sensor? size ~ 4?x 4?x 2?; weight < 3.0 lbs USB port to export data Battery operated - battery life time - ~ 4 hrs < 5 minutes warm-up time <10 seconds clear down time between positive detections Sensor response proportional to concentration of aromatic nitrate? not a binary response (ex: not a red/green indicator) Audio signal relaying concentration level through a simple audio pattern Rugged to tolerate operating temperature extremes (45?F - 125?F), capable of operating in dust/sand environments Display with adjustable contrast for high/low light conditions Key pad (touch pad) operable with gloved hand Status indicator to acknowledge system ready posture Low consumable costs - $0-$0.5 / collector, $0-$10/sensing element Simple maintenance work requiring no tools (preferred) or common tools (threshold) (example - replacement of consumables) Hard plastic carrying case with form-fitting foam No radioactive materials or live animals Desired (Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 8 or better Sources capable of fully satisfying the above requirements should submit capability statements/expressions of interest providing the Government the necessary information to determine actual capability. At a minimum, this information should include: 1) identification of your company or organization, 2) your company's or organization's assertion of existing, full capability to meet proposed requirements, 3) business/contracts/marketing office point(s) of contact information, 4) notification of business size and/or special status and 5) any additional information that may be useful to the successful procurement of the requirements, if solicited. These expressions of interest shall adhere to a two (2) pages submission limit, plus commercial marketing information or web links and all should be submitted via email to Ira D. Patterson referencing the following tracking #9081. The information should be submitted on or before 22 August 2006. This market research announcement should not be considered a commitment of any kind by the Government and individual correspondence should not be expected in advance of any resulting pre-solicitation notice for the proposed requirements.
- Record
- SN01109499-W 20060810/060808222104 (fbodaily.com)
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