Portable Small Article Monitor for Shipboard Use
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), under the Department of Energy, is seeking proposals for a Portable Small Article Monitor (PSAM). This solicitation aims to develop and field a device to replace shipboard manual frisking stations in nuclear vessels during servicing and maintenance at US Navy shipyards. The PSAM must be modular, smaller, and lighter than existing commercial Small Article Monitors (SAMs). Proposals are due February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves collaboration on the development and fielding of a PSAM. The device is intended for use inside nuclear vessels and must meet specific technical requirements for size, weight, radiological detection capabilities, user interface, software, and power. Suppliers must implement a quality and inspection system in accordance with ISO 9001:2008.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- PSAM Design: Must meet technical requirements including a total weight not exceeding 1200 lbs (ideal < 800 lbs) and external dimensions not exceeding 21.5" x 24" x 24".
- Radiological Detection: Must detect 450 pCi or less of Co-60 in less than 120 seconds, with ambient background levels at or below 0.02 mR/hr. Isotopic analysis for contamination confirmation is required, but not strictly within the initial 120-second count time.
- Functionality: No functional wireless communications. The system should indicate the approximate location of contamination (e.g., top, bottom, front, back, side).
- Deliverables: Include a Preliminary Design Package (60%), Final Design Package (100%), Operations and Maintenance Manual, Calibration Procedure, Data Book, and one prototype PSAM.
- Standards: Adherence to ANSI N323D-2002, "American National Standard for Installed Radiation Protection Instrumentation," is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: February 27, 2026, by 22:00Z
- Published: February 17, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Via written response to ATIP@unnpp.gov.
- Proposal Contents: Must include a Quad Chart (1 page), Proposal Narrative (up to 5 pages), and procurement documents (P-301, P-305, Company Survey Form). Review DOE General Provisions (Enclosure 4).
- Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated for future technical contracts.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Jon Ruffley, Jonathan.Ruffley@unnpp.gov