58 -- MOBILE STRADDLE CARRIER SEA PORT RADIATION DETECTOR

MOBILE STRADDLE CARRIER SEA PORT RADIATION DETECTOR The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), operated by Battelle Memorial Institute for the U.S. Department of Energy is seeking potential sources of supply that may possess the expertise, capabilities and experience to produce/manufacture an estimated sixteen (16) self propelled ground based sea container radiation detector units referred to as a: Straddle Carrier Radiation Detectors. These units will be required to be self propelled and able to scan/survey up to three (3) to four (4) standard sea-containers stacked vertically high in single rows for gamma and neutron radiations sources. Gamma detection will include both gross counting and spectroscopic capability. These units will be deployed at various seaports around the world and be equipped with data processing communications systems enabling it to receive instruction data and transmit scanned detection data to central servers via local wireless means. The purpose of this announcement is to provide potential offers advance notification of our intent to procure this Straddle Carrier system and identify interested offerors. Interested parties/teams should respond within 30 days of this sources sought notice by transmitting via electronic email means the information relevant to their past experience and qualifications to manufacture these units. Information should include company address, point of contact, phone number, email address, business size and Dunn and Bradstreet number. Electronic response shall be sent via email to: Jay Wertenberger, Contracting Officer, email address: [email protected]. Phone: (509) 375-2117. PLEASE NOTE: There are no firm requirements/specifications for this action at this time and no solicitation will be issued at this time but is expected in early 2008. Participation in this sources sought notice is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the PNNL and no contract will be awarded as a result of this announcement. All information obtained form this announcement may be made available for competitive bidding purposes, should the need arise.