Portable Small Article Monitor for Shipboard Use
Solicitation from ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF • ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: United States. Response deadline: Feb 27, 2026. Industry: NAICS 541715 • PSC AG12.
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The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP) is seeking to test and field a Portable Small Article Monitor (PSAM) to replace shipboard manual frisking stations inside nuclear vessels undergoing servicing and maintenance at US Navy shipyards. This device shall have a modular design and be smaller and lighter than commercially available Small Article Monitors (SAMs).
Please see the attached technical requirements document.
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The Department of Energy is soliciting proposals for a Portable Small Article Monitor (PSAM) to enhance security by replacing manual frisking stations on nuclear vessels. The PSAM must be modular and smaller than current commercially available options, highlighting its innovative design approach. Proposals are due by February 27, 2026, providing a favorable window for companies with relevant capacities to engage in this critical project.
The buyer aims to test and field a Portable Small Article Monitor that enhances security during servicing and maintenance of nuclear vessels in US Navy shipyards.
- Understand technical requirements for the PSAM
- Develop design prototypes
- Conduct field testing for usability
- Ensure compliance with safety standards
- Prepare proposal submission
- Completed technical proposal
- Detailed design specifications
- Pricing breakdown
- Past performance references
- Compliance documentation with safety standards
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- Potential for follow-on contracts or projects
- Specific deadlines for prototype evaluations
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