Portable Small Article Monitor for Shipboard Use
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Qualification Details
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 Nuclear Laboratory (FMP), operated by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC for the Department of Energy, is seeking proposals for a Portable Small Article Monitor (PSAM). This device will replace shipboard manual frisking stations inside nuclear vessels undergoing servicing and maintenance at US Navy shipyards. The PSAM must feature a modular design and be smaller and lighter than commercially available Small Article Monitors (SAMs). Proposals are due by February 27, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This open solicitation aims to identify solutions for a critical radiation monitoring need. The PSAM's primary function is to detect radiological contamination on small articles. Key technical requirements include:
- Design: Modular, smaller, and lighter than existing SAMs.
- Radiological Detection: Must detect 450 pCi or less of Co-60 in under 120 seconds, with ambient background levels at or below 0.02 mR/hr. Cs-137 can be used as a benchmark if it conservatively bounds other higher gamma energy isotopes.
- Encapsulation: Hard, durable, non-liquid paint coating (e.g., powder coating) is acceptable for encapsulating lead shielding. Coating the bottom horizontal surface of the inner cavity is discouraged.
- Standards: Manufacturers must adhere to ANSI N323D-2002, "American National Standard for Installed Radiation Protection Instrumentation," superseding the previously cited IEC 61098.
- Seismic: No specific seismic qualifications are provided; manufacturers must ensure anchoring can be implemented per 29 CFR 1910.212(b).
- Other Specifications: The device must meet detailed requirements for size, weight, segmentation, user interface, software, and power/electrical specifications as outlined in Enclosure (1) of the RFP.
Deliverables
Successful proposals will lead to the development and delivery of:
- Preliminary Design Package (60%)
- Final Design Package (100%)
- Operations and Maintenance Manual
- Calibration Procedure
- Data Book
- The final PSAM unit
Suppliers must also adhere to quality system requirements (ISO 9001:2008) and develop a Test Plan.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Open Solicitation (Call for Proposals) for future technical contracts.
- Set-Aside: None specified; small business classifications are requested in the Company Survey form.
- Proposal Due: February 27, 2026, by 22:00Z.
- Published: January 22, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted via email to ATIP@unnpp.gov and include:
- A Quad Chart (1 page) covering Company Overview, Technology Overview, Project Overview, and Resources Plan.
- A Proposal Narrative (up to 5 pages).
- Procurement documents: P-301, P-305 forms, and a Company Survey form. Evaluation will consider technical merit and proposal completeness.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jon Ruffley at Jonathan.Ruffley@unnpp.gov.