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Special notice, first published as sources sought

AGEIS, GX40 RDC Portable HPGe Gamma Spectrometer

FA860126Q0084

Department of the Air Force, FA8601 AFLCMC Pzio. Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing.

Response deadline

July 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

Closed 117 days ago. Posted July 24, 2026, first published June 18, 2026. Scheduled to archive September 9, 2026.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

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:
    1. Officer: Mr. Joshua L. Clymer — joshua.clymer@us.af.mil
    1. 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:

  1. Company name, address, SAM Unique ID, CAGE Code, and TIN
  2. Point of contact name, phone, and email
  3. Proposal number, date, and validity period
  4. Technical description with manuals, datasheets, or literature evidencing compliance with each SOW requirement
  5. Separate-Complete Price Schedule matching CLIN structure provided in Solicitation
  6. Total Evaluated Price
  7. Completed Offeror Representations and Certifications
  8. Itemized firm-fixed pricing with extended totals; FOB Destination (all shipping included); Net 30; no progress payments
  9. Confirmation that the offeror is an Authorized Reseller of (provide manufacturer authorization letter)
  10. 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:

  1. Statement of Work (SOW)
  2. Brand Name Justification (SSJ) Redacted
  3. Offeror Representations and Certifications

Attachments

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Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. June 18, 2026

    Sources sought

    Portable HPGe Gamma Spectrometer

    Due July 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice d1d5d58eb0bd4c2c89ec5d4fd45a4159

    1 revisions on SAM
    • June 18, 2026: publish, sources sought
  2. July 24, 2026

    Special notice

    Due August 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 8160a135b8634b0faca4e8a6edb10356

    1 revisions on SAM
    • July 24, 2026: publish, special notice

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