Opportunity
SAM #USUHS_NoticeOflntent_Cesium-137
Sole Source Procurement: Cesium-137 Source and Installation for Hopewell GC-60 Irradiator
Buyer
USUHS
Posted
May 22, 2026
Respond By
June 06, 2026
Identifier
USUHS_NoticeOflntent_Cesium-137
NAICS
334517
This notice announces the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for a Cesium-137 radioactive source and related services. - The procurement is for a Cesium-137 source, approximately 1000 Ci (37 TBq), to be installed in an existing Hopewell GC-60 irradiator. - Installation and calibration services for the Hopewell GC-60 irradiator are included in the requirement. - Hopewell Designs, Inc. is identified as the intended sole-source vendor due to proprietary rights and NRC licensing requirements for the GC-60 irradiator. - The work will be performed at USUHS, located on the grounds of Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Bethesda, MD. - This is a sole-source action; no competition is anticipated. - The procurement includes both the radioactive material and specialized technical services for installation and calibration. - No specific period of performance is stated in the available documentation.
Description
Unifomred Services University of the Health Sciences intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price commercial contract for Cesium-137 source, approximately 1000 Ci (37 TBq), with installation and calibration of the existing Hopewell GC-60 irradiator. Refer to the attached Notice of Intent to Sole Source for aditional information.