SOURCES SOUGHT
13 -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR COMMERCIAL-OFF-THE-SHELF (COTS)EXPLOSIVE DETECTION EQUIPMENT
- Notice Date
- 11/17/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- N0464A 2008 Stumpneck Rd Indian Head, MD
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0464A070002
- Response Due
- 1/31/2007
- Archive Date
- 1/31/2007
- Description
- The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV) is seeking Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Colorimetric, Handheld, and Additional Trace Explosive Detection Equipment (EDE) capable of confirming the presence of explosives contained in mail, parcels, cargo, vehicles, and on personnel. Handheld Trace EDE are lightweight, battery powered systems that are easy to operate. The systems are taken to the site of the sample to determine if explosives are present. Colorimetric Trace EDE are lightweight kits or devices consisting of reagents that will react with explosive residues to provide a color change. Additional Trace EDE are not considered Desktop, Handheld, Colorimetric or Portal trace EDE, due to its unique operational usage of the system. These systems analyze specific target sites such as fingertips, passports, boarding passes, etc. This market survey solicits vendors' information that fully explains their existing technology features, capabili ties, and performance. This announcement does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, to procure equipment or services. A solicitation is not planned at this time. This announcement is only an expression of interest. Future requirements and procurements are uncertain. BACKGROUND: NAVEODTECHDIV plans to select EDE systems for three separate comparative tests and evaluations: Handheld, Colorimetric, and Additional. Three reports will be written and made available for use by Government agencies and all the services. IED detection technologies are sought that protect the forces and prevent terrorist bombings against military personnel, equipment and military installations by finding them at points of entry. Ideally, these technologies will allow antiterrorist/force protection / physical security personnel to find IEDs effectively and reliably, while inspecting mail, parcels, cargo, vehicles, and personnel (including personal articles carried by personnel) at military installations' entry points without slowing throughput. Our intent is to test technologically mature and market ready equipment. Currently we plan to test and evaluate up to eight systems in each of the three categories: Handheld, Colorimetric and Additional. A demonstration of technical maturity may be required to support final determinations. Interested firms are encouraged to respond by providing their company name, points of contact, a technical description of their EDE in five or fewer pages, and b) one Quad Chart for each model (only one version per model). An example of a Quad Chart is provided as an attachment to this announcement. REQUIRED INFORMATION: 1.0 General Information. 1.1 Vendor Information - Name, address, point of contact, email and postal address, telephone number, and related WebPages, if applicable. 1.2 System - EDE name and model. Include category responding to (Handheld, Colorimetric, or Additional) 1.3 Function - Objects of interest that EDE can inspect for the explosives in IEDs (for example, mail, small parcels, an d personal articles carried by personnel). 1.4 System Picture - Two photographs of EDE: a) oblique color photograph of instrument alone with key non-consumable accessories that will enable viewer to understand relative dimensions in inches, and b) action photograph of EDE inspecting objects of interest for IEDs. 1.5 Technology - A brief description of the technology used by this product consisting of the technology title and five or fewer descriptive sentences. 1.6 Output - Samples of output produced directly by the EDE while in operation that identifies the explosives present in the IED in the object of interest. Examples of output include images of graphical/tabular data of chemical composition. 2.0 Performance Parameters for EDE - The following Performance Parameters measure EDE performance in inspecting representative IEDs at the point of entry onto military installations under typical Point of Entry operational and environmental conditions. 2.1 Detection Effectiveness - measured as a percentage, consists of the number of successful IED d etections compared to the number of objects of interest inspected. 2.1.1 Successful Detections - include: a) True Positives - EDE determines the presence of explosives in IEDs. b) True Negatives - EDE determines that explosives are not present when explosives are not present. 2.1.2 Unsuccessful Detections - include: a) False Positives - EDE determines that there are explosives present when explosives are NOT present, and b) False Negatives - EDE determines that there are no explosives present when explosives ARE present. 2.1.3 IED may include the following explosives: ANFO, RDX/C4, TNT, PETN, Semtex, Chlorates, Water Gels, Black Powders, Smokeless Powders, Perchlorates, Peroxides and Dynamites. 2.2 Detection Speed - measured in objects of interest per hour, is the number of objects of interest (mail, parcels, pallets of cargo, persons, or vehicles) that can be fully inspected per hour, once the EDE is operational. Inspecting time is defined as the minimum time interval possi ble between the start of an object of interest and the start of the succeeding object of interest at the point of entry, e.g., total time for inspector to collect samples from vehicle at inspection point, and the subsequent collection and analysis at the guard house. EDE preparation and analysis time for that object of interest (excluding initial EDE operation time, self-checks, etc.) 2.3 Ease of Use - is a subjective evaluation based on the responses of an operator survey, which assess the level of difficulty of operation. 2.4 Transportability/Portability consists of two functions - transport of the main component of the EDE to the Point of Entry administrative facility, and the physical movement of the EDE to allow analysis by the main component of the EDE. This requirement will be assessed in terms of the time, manpower and situational needs of operators manning the Point of Entry. 2.5 Reliability - is measured by the degree that the EDE will complete the EDE mission wi thout an operational mission failure for all objects requiring screeni ng. Inability of EDE to indicate the presence of an explosive constitutes an operational mission failure. 2.6 Maintainability (Mean Time Between Maintenance) - measured in hours, is the duration of time that, on average the EDE will function as designed without maintenance beyond actions that can be performed by the operator with a prescribed list of spare parts and/or consumable supplies. 3.0 Standard Conditions and Threat - These standard conditions and representative IEDs are intended to provide a common basis for comparing each of the EDE features, capabilities, and performance against user-defined requirements. 3.1 Representative IEDs - shall be used as objects of interest that contain typical explosives that might convey through the Point of Entry. The IEDs shall consist of various explosives that might be contained in or on mail, small parcels, personal articles carried on personnel, and personnel themselves. 3.2 Typical Operational Scenario - EDE will be used to non- intrusively inspect mail, small parcels, personal articles carried on personnel, and personnel themselves that might convey through the Point of Entry. 3.3 Typical Environmental Conditions - The Point of Entry will have standard U.S. electrical power supply of 110V AC / 220V AC @ 50-60 Hz. Ambient weather/climatic conditions are expected to: a) range from 0 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, b) range from 10 to 95% humidity, c) barometric pressure ranges from sea level to 3000 feet above sea level, and d) may contain saltwater spray, dust, rain, or snow. 3.4 Typical Operator Abilities -The operator is: a) a soldier, sailor, airman, marine or security personnel, b) supplied with vendor's written manuals, and c) trained by the manufacturer on the proper operation of the equipment. 4.0 System Description and Characteristics - 4.1 Size - Outside dimensions in feet and inches. Weight of each component in pounds. 4.2 Limitations / Hazards / Special Requirements - State any special EDE li mitations, hazards and/or special requirements beyond conditions state d herein to include hazards, such as radiation sources or toxic chemicals. Include a copy of radioactive material license documentation from Nuclear Regulatory Commission, if applicable. 4.3 Special Features/Capabilities - Summarize any special EDE features or capabilities not contained herein that improve the overall ability of the EDE to find IEDs. State whether EDE has ability to detect other classes of chemical compounds or other distinguishing characteristics unique to an IED beyond those cited here. 5.0 Validated Test Results - Summary of vendor and/or third party certifications and/or documented results of vendor test targets, testing and test protocols (additional published technical documentation may be submitted separately). DEFINITIONS: Desktop EDE - Explosive Detection Equipment whose main component is transportable, but will predominantly reside and be used in the immediate vicinity (within 60 second walk) of the point of inspection. Portal Trace EDE are made specifically to detect particles of explosives on personnel as they walk through the system. Typically large and require installation at a fixed site. Handheld Trace EDE are lightweight, battery powered systems that are easy to operate. The systems are taken to the site of the sample to determine if explosives are present. Colorimetric Trace EDE are lightweight kits or devices consisting of reagents that will react with explosive residues and provide a color change. Additional Trace EDE are not labeled Desktop, Handheld, Colorimetric or Portal trace EDE, due to its unique operational usage of the system. These systems analyze specific target sites such as fingertips, passports, boarding passes, etc. Explosive Detection Equipment - devices that determine the presence of characteristics of energetics/explosive materials. False Alarm Rate - the probability that an EDE classifies the object of interest as an explosive when no explosives are present. Improvised Explosive Device s - an expediently packaged explosive charge detonated by an initiator with a customized fuzing and firing circuit, also known as a bomb. Objects of Interest - the subject matter of attention, for example, mail, small parcels, personal articles carried on personnel, and personnel themselves. Performance Parameter - capabilities required for successful mission accomplishment. Point of Entry - the passageway through a protected perimeter through which all personnel, mail, cargo, and vehicles pass. Please address technical questions to Ms. Denice Lee at (301) 744-6850 ext. 303 or email denice.lee@navy.mil. SUBMISSION: Each submission shall be transmitted electronically to Mr. Jim Knesel at james.e.knesel@navy.mil. Replies must be received not later than 3:00 PM EST, 30 January 2007. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be fully protected from release outside the Government. The Government will not reimburse respondents for the cost of submitting informatio n in response to this announcement. Please address all business or contractual questions relating to this announcement to the POC below.
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