What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking quotes for four Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detectors (SPRD) under a total Small Business Set-Aside. This opportunity, classified under NAICS 334519, is suitable for small businesses specializing in measuring and controlling device manufacturing. Vendors must submit their quotes via email by June 3, 2026, and ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The notice type indicates that interested parties should track the solicitation closely rather than submit bids through a formal bidding process.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
SOLICITATION W912L726Q1405 Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detector (SPRD)
Request for Quote (RFQ)
This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation. The Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG)
Purchasing and Contracting Office for United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) TN
located at 3041 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN 37204 is issuing an RFQ for commercial single
award contract in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
subpart 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334519- Other
Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. This documentation incorporates provisions
and clauses that are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 effective
date 03/13/2026. The Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price contract.
This solicitation is total Small Business Set-aside. Quotes are due in this office no later than
Wednesday, 03 June 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time. Vendors must submit quotes
on time.
SUBMISSION OF QUOTE REQUIREMENTS:
• To be eligible for contract award, vendors must submit quotes on time.
• A firm must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) database. For
instructions on registering with SAM, please see the SAM website at
https://www.sam.gov/
• Submission of quotes are through email only. Please email your quote to
sinamar.b.benauro.civ@army.mil and teresa.a.baxter.civ@army.mil .
When submitting a quote please provide in the subject line the solicitation number and company
name.
• When submitting a quote, vendor must include in their quote the following information:
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI),
- Tax identification number,
- CAGE code number,
- POC information.
All charges must be all inclusive.
Please refer to 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services for
more information regarding evaluation of quotes.
Questions are due on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at 10:00 AM CST.
Shipment: FOB: Destination
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SOLICITATION W912L726Q1405 Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detector (SPRD)
Shipping Information:
TN Army National Guard
BLDG 551
Volunteer Training Site, Smyrna TN 37167
Requirement: Supply
Description: Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detector (SPRD)
Quantity: 4 Each
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
The SPRD must have the following:
- Must have the capability to detect both gamma and neutron radiation and can identify the
specific radionuclide.
- Must have options for either a Cesium Iodide (CsI) detector for high sensitivity or a Lanthanum
Bromide (LaBr) detector for high resolution (≤3.5%)
- Must be pager size handheld device that can be worn by operators for continuous monitoring.
- Must be built to survive tough missions, with an IP67 rating for use in harsh environments and
compliance with MIL-STD 810G for salt/fog.
- Must have a battery life of over 30 hours with a hot-swappable function, allowing for continuous
operation without powering down.
- Features a familiar three-button control, allowing for one-handed operation.
- Must have sunlight readable color display, even through polarized lenses, ensuring data is
clearly visible in all environments.
- Must have built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS enable remote data viewing and integration with
user-deployed networks like the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK).
(End of Salient Characteristics)
52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-02)
(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to
the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to
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SOLICITATION W912L726Q1405 Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detector (SPRD)
the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to
evaluate offers:
(i) Technical – To be considered for award process, vendor must submit offer on time. The
following sub-factors are considered in this buy:
(1) Quote must meet or exceed the salient characteristics specified in this solicitation.
Include descriptive literature or a clear reference to furnished descriptive data or other pertinent
information available such as brand name and model number to the Contracting Officer. The
Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not
identified in the vendor’s response.
(2) Quote must contain delivery information to include lead time and any other relevant
information.
(3) Quote must contain warranty information.
(4) FOB: Destination
(5) Compliant with DFARS clause 252.225-7001; Buy American and Balance of
Payments Program—Basic
(ii) Price- All charges must be inclusive including shipping if any.
(iii) Past Performance. Within 3 years Past performances. The Government will use
FAPIIS/CPARS for Past Performance evaluation(s). No Past Performance for a contractor will
be judged as neutral.
(b) Options (Not Applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by
adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government
may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The
evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the
successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding
contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the
Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after
its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
(End of provision)
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.