Notice of Intent to Sole Source Cesium-137 with Installation and Irradiator Calibration
Overview
Buyer
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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 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price commercial contract for a Cesium-137 source (approximately 1000 Ci / 37 TBq), including its installation and calibration of the existing Hopewell GC-60 irradiator. This requirement is for the USUHS facility in Bethesda, MD. Responses from other interested parties are due by June 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the provision of a Cesium-137 source, approximately 1000 Curies (37 Terabecquerels), along with its professional installation. The scope also includes the calibration of the currently installed Hopewell GC-60 irradiator. The work is critical for laboratory operations at USUHS, falling under Product/Service Code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed-Price Commercial Contract
- Intended Recipient: Hopewell Designs, Inc.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 6, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: May 22, 2026
Sole Source Justification & Action for Other Sources
USUHS intends to award this contract to Hopewell Designs, Inc. due to their proprietary rights to the GC60 irradiator hardware and software, and their exclusive NRC licensing for the required repair activities.
While this is not a request for quotes, other responsible sources are invited to submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Submissions must demonstrate that a competitive procurement would be advantageous to the Government, not be cost or time prohibitive, and that the offeror can fully meet the Government's needs. This information will be used to determine if a competitive procurement will be conducted.
Additional Notes
The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.