CT Scanner Sources Sought

1. INTRODUCTION & DISCLAIMER

This is a Sources Sought Notice (Market Research) only. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or a commitment to issue a solicitation in the future.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking to identify potential and qualified sources, specifically interested small businesses (including HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and WomenOwned Small Businesses) capable of providing a brand-new, non-refurbished Industrial Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner System.
The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred by respondents in preparing a reply to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice will be solely at the responding party’s expense. Information gathered will be used to determine the availability of qualified sources and to develop the appropriate set-aside and procurement strategy.

2. OVERVIEW & PROJECTED WORKLOAD

The system will serve as an adaptable, low-volume inspection tool rather than a mass-production asset. It must support diverse research, engineering, and failure-analysis tasks. •
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Operational Intensity: The system will not be utilized in a high-rate production capacity. It will operate on an as-needed basis with an estimated weekly volume not exceeding 1 to 3 samples. Flexibility Requirement: Because the system is supporting variable research and engineering tasks, it must be easily and rapidly adaptable to a wide range of component sizes, shapes, and material configurations.

3. CORE CAPABILITIES REQUIRED

The system must deliver multi-faceted analytical data ranging from outer surface geometry down to internal structural micro-details. Specifically, it must support: •
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Dimensional Inspection: High-accuracy measurement of coated exhibits and physical components in their fully assembled configurations.
Coatings Analysis: Non-destructive inspection and evaluation of thin-film and protective coatings applied to test substrates.
Internal Soundness: Detection of internal voids, cracks, porosities, and manufacturing defects within solid or complex-geometry parts.

4. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS (TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS)

The CT Scanner system must meet or exceed the following technical specifications:

Sources Sought: Industrial CT Scanner System

1. Condition: The system must be brand-new; refurbished, remanufactured, or demonstration units