Neutron Radiography (N-Ray) Capacity
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research and planning, not a solicitation or an obligation to award a contract. AFLCMC/EBHKB, with the CAD/PAD Program Office, is seeking technical white papers, capability improvement statements, and modernization concepts from university research centers, national laboratories, commercial test facilities, and specialized engineering contractors. The technical focus is rapidly expanding domestic neutron radiography capacity and throughput for aerospace energetics, reducing mechanical bottlenecks and improving robotic manipulator uptime in radiography bays, and increasing low-power reactor uptime/efficiency or film-exposure volume without losing fidelity. The government is particularly interested in solutions that can be completed within 6 to 12 months. The anticipated acquisition strategy is other than full and open competition, with NAICS 541380 and a $19M small-business size standard.