Windowless Gas Proportional Detector
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone, on behalf of the U.S. Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for a Windowless Gas Proportional Detector. This RFI aims to gather capability information for the brand name purchase of one (1) detector, Model 43-135-1 or equivalent, to be used for calibrating Large Area Alpha and Beta plated sources. Responses are due by June 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Army seeks to identify vendors capable of supplying a Windowless Gas Proportional Detector with specific technical specifications. The detector will be delivered to the Army Primary Standards Laboratory (APSL) at Redstone Arsenal, AL.
Key Requirements
The required item is one (1) Windowless Gas Proportional Detector, Model 43-135-1 or equivalent, with specifications including:
- 0.025 mm (0.001 in.) platinum on 25-mm (1-in.) spacing, mounted on Teflon insulated posts.
- 6 mm (0.25 in.) spacing.
- Less than 2500 VDC.
- 200 volts with a slope of approximately 1%.
- Hermetically sealed MHV connector.
- Viton O-ring.
- Typically -5 mV for gross counting instrument.
- 4 to 30 PSI (27 to 207 kPa) operating pressure.
- 45 PSIA (310.3 kPa) maximum pressure.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Request for Information - RFI)
- NAICS Code: 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals)
- Product Service Code: 6625 (Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments)
- Place of Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL
- Set-Aside: To Be Determined (TBD)
Submission Requirements & Deadline
Interested parties must submit responses via email by June 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Responses should include:
- Full company name
- Business size and socio-economic status (if applicable)
- Point(s) of Contact (name, position, office/mobile phone, email)
- CAGE Code
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) No phone calls will be accepted regarding this RFI. Submissions should be sent to Portia R. Sampson (Contracting Officer) at portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil and Skylar R. Summersprince (Contract Specialist) at skylar.r.summersprince.civ@army.mil.
Important Notes
This RFI is solely for market research. It is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not guarantee a future solicitation. The U.S. Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this RFI. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any updates.