This is a request for information / sources sought announcement to identify potential sources and gather information on current capabilities within the market. The Air Force Metrology Calibration Detachment is considering a purchase of an Cobalt Source Reload. This item is a replacement of the Radioactive Source Material (Cobalt 60) in the JL Shepherd 81-22 Gamma Calibrator. The Cobalt Source Reload will be used in an Air Force Primary Standards lab and is a replacement of the Radioactive Source Material (Cobalt 60) in the JL Shepherd 81-22 Gamma Calibrator. This item will allow us to continue to support Gamma Calibration requirements up to the 10,000 R/hr Range utilizing a 1.2 MeV Gamma Ray. Live Source Material is utilized in a remote controlled 81-22 Source Calibrator. The estimated quantity is 1 units. Offerors responding to this sources sought market research must (1) state whether they are a small or large business. (2) indicate if they are a small disadvantaged or woman-owned business, 8(a) firm, or a historically black college or university or minority institution (HBCU/MI), or a historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business; (3) advise if you have the item on a GSA schedule (4) provide information concerning the technical capabilities of the product you are interested in offering, including commercial literature/brochures. (5) advise if you accept the Government purchase card; (6) any other pertinent information which would enable the government to assess your firm’s capabilities; (7) Provide Point of contact and assigned Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited hereunder. At this time, no solicitation exists. Submit all responses to this notice to the point of contact listed below. All responses should be submitted to Glenna Pound Contracting officer via e-mail at [email protected] or by Fax at 740-788-5157 or mail to 813 Irving-wick Dr W Heath Oh 43056-6116 if e-mail is not possible. Reference 2M05-3-2. Responses are due by 08 Mar 04.

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