SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Neutron Detection Technology
- Notice Date
- 1/5/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334517
— Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, National Security Technologies LLC (DOE Contractor), National Security Technologies LLC, PO Box 98521, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89193
- ZIP Code
- 89193
- Solicitation Number
- 211517010510
- Archive Date
- 1/26/2010
- Point of Contact
- Darryl J. Denis, Phone: 7022952035
- E-Mail Address
-
denisdj@nv.doe.gov
(denisdj@nv.doe.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a sources sought for suppliers to fabricate and supply alternate neutron detection technologies to effectively detect neutrons and discriminate against other forms of radiation, with the following desired properties: Does not require 3He gas; Gamma rejection equal to or better than 3He; Free choice of proportional gas with long lifetime and excellent signal response; Good stopping power and efficiency for neutrons; No pressurization; No bulky vessel; Length variable up to 1 meter long; Large sensitive areas; Absence of parallax; Fine segmentation supporting high-count rates; Gamma signals should be effectively discriminated against with a simple pulse height threshold; Offer 3D spatial resolution with high sensitivity; Achieve high rate capabilities and image resolution; Be economical and practical to produce. The detection system must be: 1) Capable of being manufactured to support widespread deployment of portal monitors. 2) Capable of supporting long-dwell passive assay mode for the detection and characterization of fissile materials. The detector must be capable of determining non-intrusively a target source is fissioning. 3) Capable of being used for standoff detection and localization of hidden neutron sources. The detectors must be suitable for stacking to form a large thin panel area (1 m2 or higher) that can be rotated to improve performance. The panel should be lightweight and safe to transport, easy to manipulate and position to screen large regions and obtain an accurate direction pointing to the detected source. 4) Capable of operation supporting neutron-imaging applications, capable of sensitivity to neutrons and gammas rays, low weight, safe for portable use, and low cost. In imaging applications, have a high level of segmentation supporting high-count rates and parallax-free position encoding, and a wider array of geometry configurations superior to conventional 3He tubes. 5) Effective in hand-held monitoring applications. To increase effectiveness in hand-held applications, wall material should be such as to eliminate unwanted background counts from naturally occurring radiation in aluminum alloys, i.e. pure copper. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 334517, with a size standard of 500. Potential Sources should clearly identify their business sizes and forward interest notification to Darryl J. Denis, denisdj@nv.doe.gov, Fax (702) 295-9110.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOE/BNC/BV/211517010510/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Vendor Site, United States
- Record
- SN02035511-W 20100107/100106000805-b9a6b64cefbf3e0e0fa1a88143c22d68 (fbodaily.com)
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