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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking prototype Geiger-Mueller (GM) tubes to sustain the Multifunction Radiac (MFR) survey meter. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12. 6 and 13. The NSWCCD intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with an ordering period not to exceed two years. Key details: - **Object:** Prototype GM tubes meeting specific technical characteristics and specifications. - **BPA Structure:** Year 1 initial order of up to three (3) GM tubes. Year 2, if a subsequent order is issued, up to five (5) GM tubes. - **Specifications:** Includes sensitivity, recommended operating voltage, plateau length, plateau slope, dead time, background, shielding, operating temperature, cathode material, cathode wall, and exposure rate range. - **Testing:** The Navy will perform testing using the ARCADES system to ensure a sensitivity factor (SF) within the 5. 0 to 7. 0 range. - **Delivery:** Material is Free On Board (FOB) Destination to Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, West Bethesda, MD. Delivery for Year 2 orders is 90 days after any placed order. - **Solicitation:** This announcement is the only solicitation; a written one will not be issued. - **RFQ Number:** **** - **NAICS Code:** **** - **Business Size Standard:** 750 employees - **Evaluation:** The government will award to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous, considering price and other factors, on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include technical capability and past performance. - **Clarifications:** Questions must be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * by April 3, 2026, at 12 PM EST. All questions will be answered in an amendment. - **Quote Submission:** Quote packages are due by April 14, 2026, at 12 PM EST and must be sent to ***@***. *. *. Late quotes will not be considered. The cover sheet must include official company name, point of contact (name, phone number), and CAGE code number, SAM UEI number.
The delivery deadline for Year 2 orders is 90 days after any placed order that may occur between 180 days and 365 days after the date of the established BPA.
The government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis.
Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ, and past performance will be evaluated to assess the government's confidence in the offeror's ability to provide products and services that meet customer needs.