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AGEIS, GX40 RDC Portable HPGe Gamma Spectrometer

Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
FA860126Q0084
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
334517
Product service code
6665
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-07-24
Response deadline
Aug 25, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Contracting contact
brian.algeo.1@us.af.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: Brand Name: AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC-Portable HPGe Gamma Spectrometer Solicitation Number: FA8601-26-Q-0084 Notice Type: Special (RFQ) Issuing Office: AFLCMC/PZIBA Posted Date: July 24, 2026 Response Date: August 25, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT Set-Aside: N/A Classification Code (PSC): 6665 NAICS Code: 334517 Small Business Size Standard: 1200 Employees Description: The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/PZIBA), on behalf of USAFSAM, Air Force Radiation Assessment Team (AFRAT), intends to award a Brand Name Only, firm-fixed-price contract for AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the RFO (effective April 17, 2026) and the Revolutionary Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (RDFARS) as of the date of issuance. The Department of the Air Force intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Schedule of Supplies, place of performance, delivery information, and the full list of applicable provisions and clauses are set forth in the attached SF 1449 and solicitation. Award is subject to the availability of funds. This is a BRAND NAME ONLY requirement. Only brand name AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC products will be accepted. "Or Equal" products will NOT be evaluated. The approved Brand Name Justification and Approval (J&A) is attached to this posting on SAM.gov. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions or to make no award. Submission Instructions Deadline: August 25, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT Subject Line: FA8601-26-Q-0084, AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC Submit via email to both: Officer: Mr. Joshua L. Clymer — joshua.clymer@us.af.mil Specialist: Brian Algeo — brian.algeo.1@us.af.mil Format: Single email ? 5 MB; attachments must be .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx. Compressed files (e.g., .zip) will be filtered and are not permitted. Confirmation: A receipt confirmation will be sent within 24 hours; if not received, contact the points of contact above. Proposal Content Requirements Proposals shall consist of two parts — a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal — and shall provide sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the SOW. Do not merely restate the Government’s requirements. Each proposal shall include: Company name, address, SAM Unique ID, CAGE Code, and TIN Point of contact name, phone, and email Proposal number, date, and validity period Technical description with manuals, datasheets, or literature evidencing compliance with each SOW requirement Separate-Complete Price Schedule matching CLIN structure provided in Solicitation Total Evaluated Price Completed Offeror Representations and Certifications Itemized firm-fixed pricing with extended totals; FOB Destination (all shipping included); Net 30; no progress payments Confirmation that the offeror is an Authorized Reseller of (provide manufacturer authorization letter) Technical description of the items being offered to verify part number accuracy. Key Information Requirement: AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC per SOW dated 10 June 2026 Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Period of Performance: 120 days after contract award Delivery: FOB Destination; inspection and acceptance at destination Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Per RDFARS 252.204-7021, this acquisition requires CMMC Level 1 (Federal Contract Information only). Offerors must have a current CMMC Level 1 (or higher) self-assessment recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) at the time of award. Waivers, grace periods, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) are not permitted. Buy American Act and Trade Agreements This acquisition is subject to the Buy American Act and applicable trade agreements as implemented in the RFO and RDFARS. Offerors shall identify the country of origin for the offered end product and any qualifying components in their Reps and Certs. Domestic or qualifying/designated-country end products are required unless an authorized exception applies. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Basis for Award: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal: Conforms to this combined synopsis/solicitation; Receives an “Acceptable” rating on Technical Capability; and Contains the lowest Total Evaluated Price (TEP), determined fair, reasonable, and not unbalanced. Technical Capability: Single pass/fail factor. To be rated Acceptable, the proposal must demonstrate that the offered item meets or exceeds every requirement of the SOW. Each proposal shall: Identify the proposed manufacturer, make, and model; or Adherence to the exact Brand Name part numbers specified Verified status as a manufacturer-authorized reseller AEGIS Spectrometer, 40% GX-Detector, RDC Provide manufacturer technical data, datasheets, or specification sheets verifying compliance with each SOW characteristic Identify any deviations or exceptions to the SOW. A proposal will be rated Unacceptable if it fails to demonstrate compliance with any SOW requirement, takes material exception, or lacks sufficient technical detail to permit evaluation. Restating a requirement without supporting data is insufficient. Past Performance and Responsibility: Prior to award, the Contracting Officer will perform a responsibility determination under RFO Part 9, including review of the offeror’s record in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Adverse findings may render an offeror non-responsible. Important Notices SAM Registration: Offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov for the life of the contract. Invoicing: Invoices shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow – Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) at https://wawf.eb.mil/. Questions Questions shall be submitted via email to both points of contact no later than August 11, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT, with the solicitation number in the subject line. Late questions may not be considered. Attachments: Statement of Work (SOW) Brand Name Justification (SSJ) Redacted Offeror Representations and Certifications

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Point of contact
Brian Algeo
Role
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Email
brian.algeo.1@us.af.mil
Secondary
joshua.clymer@us.af.mil
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