Sole Source Intent for ORTEC HPGe
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Single-Source Purchase Order to AMETEK Advanced Measurement Technology, Inc. for ORTEC High-Purity Germanium (HPGe) Gamma-Ray Detectors and related equipment. This action is for the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick AFB, FL. Interested parties who believe they can provide these items must submit a response by April 7, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. EST.
Purpose
This notice signifies the government's intent to award a non-competitive purchase order to AMETEK Advanced Measurement Technology, Inc. The justification for this single-source procurement is based on FAR 6.103-1, citing that AMETEK is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's requirements. AMETEK is identified as the creator, owner, licensor, and copyright holder of the specified ORTEC products, with no authorized resellers in the United States.
Scope of Requirement
The purchase order is for critical ORTEC High-Purity Germanium (HPGe) Gamma-Ray Detector related items, including:
- ORTEC GAMMA-X Coaxial N-type HPGe Extra-Low-Background Gamma-Ray Detector
- DSPEC-PRO Digital Spectrometer with MAESTRO Software
- Two-piece, close-fit plug for vertical dipstick cryostat
- GammaVision Gamma-Ray HPGe Spectral Analysis Software (additional network copy)
- On-site technical support (up to one visit per year for 3 days, including travel)
- Extra-Low-Background Streamline Vertical Cryostat
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent for a Single-Source Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Single Source (Non-Competitive)
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 11:00 A.M. EST
- Published: April 3, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the government invites interested parties who believe they can provide the required items or services to submit an electronic response. These responses will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The decision to proceed with a competitive process remains at the sole discretion of the Government. Phone calls will not be accepted.
Contact Information
Responses should be sent to:
- Sean Moore:
sean.moore.24@us.af.mil - Ian Batchelor:
ian.batchelor.1@us.af.mil