Neutron Radiography (N-Ray) Capacity

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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS FORUNITED STATES AIR FORCE (USAF) AND/OR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS) DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE, AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND, AFLCMC/EBHKSources Sought Synopsis (SSS) Number: PR# FA821327R6723Notice Type: Sources SoughtSYNOPSIS:1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.1.1 This is a Sources Sought Synopsis published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e) and FAR 5.205. This notice is issued solely for market research, planning, and information-gathering purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an obligation on the part of the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this synopsis alone or otherwise pay for the information requested. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the preparation or submission of responses to this notice; all costs associated with responding will be solely at the interested party???s expense. Not responding to this SSS does not preclude participation in any future competitive or non-competitive solicitation, if issued.1.2 The Government anticipates an acquisition strategy of other than full and open competition for this requirement and resulting solicitation, utilizing the authority at RFO 6.103-3.1.3 North American Industry Classification System Code: The anticipated NAICS code is 541380; the corresponding Small Business size standard in $19M. If the NAICS code or Small Business size standard appears to be incorrect, please suggest an alternative NAICS code and Small Business size for consideration.2. Purpose 2.1 Specific Intent of this SSS: The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/EBHKB), in coordination with the Department of War (DoW) and the Cartridge Actuated Devices / Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) Program Office, is conducting market research to identify viable technical approaches, non-destructive testing (NDT) facility enhancements, and industrial modernization solutions capable of:Rapidly expanding domestic neutron radiography (N-Ray) capacity and per-shift throughput efficiency for aerospace energetics. This can look like; more assets per beam line, faster batch cycling, additional beam lines, etc. Reducing single-point mechanical bottlenecks and optimizing robotic manipulator uptime in radiography bays, allowing for increased exposure capacity or reducing auxiliary asset logistics timelines. In addition, seeking opportunities to enable or increase uptime efficiency of low-power reactor operations and/or film exposure reductions without a drop in fidelity, and/or increasing exposure volume for additional concurrent small scale assets to extend the service life or efficient use of restricted, non-obligated research reactor core fuel.INSTRUCTION1. AFLCMC/EBHKB requires technical white papers, capability improvement statements, and modernization concepts from university research centers, national laboratories, commercial test facilities, and specialized engineering contractors. The Government is particularly interested in solutions that can be completed within 6 to 12 months.2. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests. Interested offerors shall respond to this Source Sought Synopsis no later than 2:00PM MST 25-November-2026. Responses shall include:a. Entity name and address;b. Name of entity representative and their title;c. Entity size and type;d. CAGE codee. UEI numberf. Technical white paper, capability improvement statement, and modernization concepts demonstrating ability to perform in accordance with paragraph 2.1 above.g. Any anticipated teaming arrangements or information regarding plans to use a joint venture. Any response involving…

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