Establish a two year BPA for prototype Geiger-Mueller (GM) tubes
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is soliciting quotes for a two-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to procure prototype Geiger-Mueller (GM) tubes. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to establish terms and conditions for the acquisition of GM tubes to support the Multi-Function RADIAC (MFR) survey meter. The place of performance is Bethesda, MD. Quotes are due by April 14, 2026, at 12 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ N0016726Q1067) seeks to establish a BPA for prototype GM tubes that meet specific technical requirements. These tubes are needed as an alternative to sustain the MFR survey meter, which is experiencing increased failure rates with its current GM tubes. The BPA will cover an initial order of up to three (3) GM tubes in the first year and up to five (5) GM tubes in the second year.
Key technical specifications for the GM tubes include:
- Sensitivity: 270 137Cs cpm at 1 mR/h
- Operating Voltage: 460V (recommended)
- Plateau Length: 420-520 Volts (minimum)
- Dead Time: 60 us maximum
- Background: 25 cpm maximum
- Operating Temperature: -20 to +60 °C
- Physical Dimensions: Maximum diameter of 7 mm, length of 54 mm, and wire length of 38 mm.
- Cathode Material: Cr/Fe with a wall of 280 mg/cm².
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
- Period of Performance: Not to exceed two (2) years.
- BPA Master Dollar Ceiling: $349,999.00.
- Maximum per Order: $349,999.00.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 334419, with a business size standard of 750 Employees.
- Shipping Terms: FOB Destination at NSWCCD, West Bethesda, MD.
Submission & Evaluation
The Government intends to award a contract based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical Capability/Approach: Quotes must reflect the required specifications to be rated "Acceptable." The Navy will test tubes for a Sensitivity Factor (SF) of 5.0 to 7.0.
- Past Performance: Assesses confidence in the offeror's ability to provide products meeting needs.
The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award without discussions. Quote packages must include a cover sheet with the official company name, point of contact (name and phone), Cage Code number, and SAM UEI number.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: April 03, 2026, at 12 PM EST. Submit via email to michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Quotes Due: April 14, 2026, at 12 PM EST. Submit via email to michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Point of Contact: Michael S. Brodie, michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil, 7576008579.