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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement to purchase three (3) Heavily Shielded Ultra-Low Background Gas Flow Alpha/Beta Counters. This is a Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) only . This is NOT a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and/or pay for any quote preparation costs. The Government will not accept quotes at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract or any agreement. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the Contracting Officer their interest and full capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in the attached Minimum Requirements Document (MRD) dated 21 August 2026. SUBMISSION DETAILS : All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this SS/RFI. Capability packages should address the following questions: Company name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business under the requirement's NAICS code as defined in RFO Part 19.1 or a Small Business concern identified at RFO 19.000(a)(3): 8(a), HUBZone small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, EDWOSB, or WOSB status. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements listed in the attached draft MRD. Item specifications/descriptions/brochures being offered that meet requirements listed in attached draft MRD. Company's potential teammates/subcontractors (if required to ensure success). What, if any, risks or unknowns would hinder industry's ability to meet the requirements? Do you have an active GSA contract/schedule with this item available for purchase? If so, please include contract number and a copy of contract/schedule. Capability packages shall be sent via email to Christof Olp-Weakland at christopher.olp-weakland@us.af.mil , by Wednesday 28 August 2026 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time . The Government encourages submittal of any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All correspondences sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads “SS-AFRL-RMZB-2026-0047 AFRL Alpha/Beta Gas Counters”. Please note that email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the email may not get through the email filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be de…