SOURCES SOUGHT
13 -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR PORTABLE IMAGING EQUIPMENT FOR EXPLOSIVE AND FIRING TRAIN DETECTION
- Notice Date
- 6/28/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- N0464A 2008 Stumpneck Rd Indian Head, MD
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0464A06005
- Response Due
- 7/31/2006
- Archive Date
- 7/31/2006
- Description
- The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV) is seeking Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Portable Imaging Equipment (PIE) capable of detecting and identifying explosives and/or firing train components in parcels and small containers. The purpose of this announcement is to identify sources and solicit vendor information that fully defines their existing technology features, capabilities, and performance. This announcement does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, to procure equipment or services. A solicitation is not planned at this time. This announcement is only an expression of interest. Future requirements and procurements are uncertain. BACKGROUND: NAVEODTECHDIV plans to select PIE systems for testing and evaluation. Currently, EOD technicians use the Advanced Radiographic System (ARS) to image parcels and objects of concern. The current ARS is becoming logistically unsupportable due to obsolescence. It is less expensive to replace the current ARS with an upgrade than it is to repair due to replacement parts shortages. These shortages have led to price increases for replacement parts. Currently, there is an ECP to address current issues and provide a short-term solution. The Future Radiographic System (FRS) will be a follow-on project to replace the ARS as a mid- and long-term solution. Current technologies being explored are: Single Sided Visual Systems, Camera/Digital X-Ray Combination Systems, CMOS Portable High Resolution Digital X-Ray, Self-Developing Radiographic Film, Three Dimensional Tomography Imaging Systems, Image Interpreter Programs, Image Gradual Intensity Programs, Ultrasound, Thermal Imagers, Thermal Infrared Cameras, and Magnetic Response Imaging. REQUIRED INFORMATION: Interested firms are encouraged to respond by providing a technical description of five pages or less in the following format: 1.0 General Information. 1.1 Vendor Information - company name, address, point of contact, email address, telephone number, and related We bPages, if applicable. 1.2 PIE System - name and model. 1.3 Function - Objects of interest that PIE can inspect for (i.e., mail, small parcels, and personal bags). 1.4 System Picture - two photographs of PIE: a) oblique color photograph of instrument alone with key non-consumable accessories that will enable viewer to understand relative dimensions in inches, and; b) action photograph of PIE inspecting objects of interest. 1.5 Technology - a brief description of the technology used by this product consisting of the technology title and five or fewer descriptive sentences. 1.6 Output - samples of output produced directly by the PIE while in operation that identifies salient features in the object of interest (preferred examples of output are images, both real-time and post-processed). 2.0 PIE Performance Parameters - the following parameters measure PIE performance in inspecting representative containers, 2.1 Detection Effectiveness - measured as image quality and/or the ability of a relatively un-trained operators to correctly interpret the image and can include a percentage of the number of successful detections compared to the number of objects of interest inspected. 2.1.1 Successful Detections - includes: a) True Positives - PIE determines the presence of explosives or firing train components, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), when present; b) True Negatives - PIE determines that explosives and firing trains are not present when they are not present. 2.1.2 Unsuccessful Detections - includes: a) False Positives - PIE determines that there are explosives or firing train components present when explosives or firing train components are NOT present, and b) False Negatives - PIE determines that there are no explosives or firing train components present when explosives or firing train components ARE present. 2.2 Detection Speed - measured in analyzed objects per hour, is the number of objects of interest (firing train components, explosives) that can be fully inspected per hour, once the PIE is oper ational. Inspecting time is defined as the minimum time interval possible between the start of an object imaging process to the next imaging process. This includes the total time for an inspector to collect images from the item of interest, analyze data, and move to the next. 2.3 Ease of Use - is a subjective evaluation based on the responses of an operator survey, which assess the level of difficulty of operation. 2.4 Transportability/Portability - consists of two functions - transport of the main component of the PIE to the object of interest, and the physical movement of the PIE to allow analysis by the main component of the PIE. This requirement will be assessed in terms of the time, manpower, and situational needs of operators manning the equipment. 2.5 Reliability - is measured by the degree that the PIE will complete the PIE mission without an operational mission failure for all objects requiring screening. Inability of PIE to indicate the presence of possible explosives and/or firing train components constitutes an operational mission failure. 2.6 Maintainability (Mean Time Between Maintenance) - measured in hours, is the duration of time that, on average the PIE will function as designed without maintenance (beyond actions that can be performed by the operator with a prescribed list of spare parts and/or consumable supplies). 3.0 Standard Conditions and Threat - these standard conditions and representative Items of Concern (IoC) are intended to provide a common basis for comparing each of the PIE features, capabilities, and performance against user-defined requirements. 3.1 Representative IoCs - shall be used as objects of interest that contain typical explosives that might convey through the Point of Entry. The IoCs shall consist of various explosives that might be contained in or on mail, small parcels, and personal articles. 3.2 Typical Operational Scenario ? PIE will be used to non-intrusively inspect mail, small parcels,! and personal articles. 3.3. Typical Environmental Conditions - will have standard U. S. electrical power supply of 110V AC / 220V AC @ 50-60 Hz. Ambient weather / climatic conditions are expected to: a) range from 0 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, b) range from 10 to 95% humidity, c) barometric pressure ranges from sea level to 3000 feet above sea level, and d) may contain saltwater spray, dust, rain, or snow. 3.4 Typical Operator Abilities - the operator is: a) a soldier, sailor, airman, marine or security personnel, b) supplied with vendor's written manuals, and c) trained by the manufacturer on the proper operation of the equipment. 4.0 System Description and Characteristics. 4.1 Size - outside dimensions in feet and inches. Weight of each component in pounds. 4.2. Limitations / Hazards / Special Requirements - State any special PIE limitations, hazards and/or special requirements beyond conditions stated herein, to include hazards such as radiation sources or toxic chemicals. Include a copy of radioactive material license documentation from Nuclear Regulatory Commission, if applicable. 4.3 Special Features / Capabilities - Summarize any special PIE features or capabilities not contained herein that improve the overall ability of the PIE to find IoCs. State whether PIE has ability to detect other distinguishing characteristics unique to an IoC beyond those cited here. 5.0 Validated Test Results - summary of vendor and/or third party certifications and/or documented results of vendor test targets, testing and test protocols (additional published technical documentation may be submitted separately). DEFINITIONS - PIE - Portable Imaging Equipment (for detecting and identifying explosive and firing train components whose main component is transportable.) Detect - to determine the presence of a distinguishing phenomenon or physical characteristic of nature. False Alarm Rate - the probability that a PIE classifies the object of interest as an explosive when no explosives are present. Improvised Explosive Devices - an expediently packaged explosive charge detonated by an initiator with a customized fuzing and firing circuit, also known as a bomb. Objects of Interest - the subject matter of attention, for example, mail, small parcels, personal articles carried on personnel, and personnel themselves. Performance Parameter - capabilities required for successful mission accomplishment. Please address technical questions to Mr. Brian Downie at (301) 744-6858 x228, or e-mail at brian.downie@navy.mil. SUBMISSION: Each submission shall be transmitted electronically to the POC e-mail address below, and one (1) hard copy to: Commanding Officer, Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, 2008 Stump Neck Road, Bldg. 2112, Indian Head, MD, 20640-5070 (Attn. Jim Knesel Code 0521). Replies must be received no later than 3:00 PM EDT, 31 July 2006. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be fully protected from release outside the Government. The Government will not reimburse respondents for the cost of submitting information in response to this Sources Sought.
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