X - ray Computed Tomography Cabinet System

2026-11-03

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS . Interested parties , however , may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement . The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis . Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement . A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government . No phone inquiries will be entertained . Responses shall be made in writing by email . PROGRAM BACKGROUND AND REQUIRED CAPABILITIESThe Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division ( NAWCAD ) Procurement Group , Patuxent River , MD on behalf of the Non - destructive Inspection Branch of the Air Systems Group ( ASG ), announces its intention to award a sole source contract for the acquisition of a large format X - ray Computed Tomography Cabinet System . This system must be capable of scanning parts up to 800mm (~ 31 . 5 ”) in diameter and 1415mm (~ 55 . 5 ”) tall OR largerin height with two x - ray tubes , one capable of up to 225kV and the other capable of up to 450kV . The 450kV tube must be capable of holding an X - ray focal spot size of 150μm or less at 450 Watts . The system must have both a Varex 4343N digital detector array and a curved linear diode array detector along with an uninterruptable power supply . The following computers and software are required : an acquisition computer with acquisition software and two reconstruction / analysis computers with reconstruction and Volume Graphics VG Studio MAX analysis software . The Vendor must also install the X - ray CT System on site and verify that it works as intended and meets all applicable radiation safety codes and specifications . The X - ray CT System will also come with on - site and Vendor - site training classes , all relevant warranties , and a One ( 1 ) year service maintenance contract . This system will be used by the Non - destructive Inspection Branch to perform research on new materials and new manufacturing methods , be able to identify the root cause of mishaps through Engineering Investigations and determine Airworthiness / Safety of Flight . ELIGIBILITYThis Market Research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms , of all sizes , prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of solicitations . The results of the Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business opportunity exist for the sole source procurement of this X - ray Computed Tomography Cabinet System . The Product Service Code ( PSC ) for this requirement is 6635 Physical Properties Testing and Inspection . The North American Industry Classification System ( NAICS ) Code is 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services . All eligible parties are encouraged to respond . ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCEThe anticipated Period of Performance for this acquisition is Two ( 2 ) years ; Including Installation and Testing of the X - ray Computed Tomography Cabinet System software and hardware , accompanying training courses , and a One ( 1 ) year of system service and maintenance . The anticipated Period of Performance is open to revision prior to the finalization of this requirement . ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPEThe contract type is anticipated to be a combination of performance - based Firm - Fixed - Price ( FFP ) and a non - performance - based Cost - Plus - Fixed - Fee ( CPFF ). The anticipated contract type is open to revision prior to the finalization of this requirement . SUBMITTAL INFORMATION1 . It is requested that interested businesses submit a brief capabilities statement package to the NAWCAD Procurement Group demonstrating their capabilities in meeting the requirements outlined above . Responses will be capped at no more than ten ( 10 ) pages in length , with a page defined as a single sided 8 . 5 " by 11 " page using 1 ”- inch margins from each edge . Responses must be submitted in Times New Roman , font size 12 . 2 . All responses must include the Sources Sought Notice name / number , company name , company address , company business size , and points of contact including names and email addresses . 3 . Responses shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist , Michael Lang atmichael . j . lang92 . civ @ us . navy . mil . 4 . Responses must be received at the email address above no later 2 : 00 p . m . Eastern Standard Time ( EST ) on 27 February 2026 . 5 . The information shall be submitted as UNCLASSIFIED . 6 . No phone calls will be accepted . 7 . All questions or inquiries regarding this notice must be directed to both the Contract Specialist , Michael Lang atmichael . j . lang92 . civ @ us . navy . mil , and the Contracting Officer , Jossie Washington atjosephine . f . washington . civ @ us . navy . mil . 8 . The Government may elect not to discuss submissions received in response to this Sources Sought with individual responders . There is no requirement to respond to the Sources Sought to be eligible for this acquisition . However , the Government places tremendous value on the information received and may utilize it to finalize its acquisition strategy . Respondents shall fully use this opportunity to describe proven capabilities in performing the requirement specified above . 9 . All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government .

Maryland

2026-05-02