Mississippi Procurement Portal #9250-27-R-RFIN-00012 / 3150006994

Procurement of Precision X-Ray X-Rad320 irradiation system for nuclear-grade HEPA filter testing

Mississippi State University's Institute for Clean Energy Technology (ICET) is seeking to procure a specialized irradiation system for nuclear-grade HEPA filter testing. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Institute for Clean Energy Technology (ICET), Procurement & Contracts Office - OEM and Vendor: - Precision X-Ray (sole source manufacturer and supplier) - Products Requested: - Precision X-Ray X-Rad320 irradiation system - Includes: motorized rotating specimen shelf, TouchRAD measurement and control, external dose monitor, environmental chamber - Shipping, installation, and training are included - Part number: X-Rad320 - Quantity: 1 - Unique Requirements: - System must support irradiation qualification testing of nuclear-grade HEPA filter components to ASME AG-1 and NQA-1 standards - Large internal volume and quality assurance features required - No need for dedicated facilities, radioactive materials handling, or additional regulatory oversight - Sole source justification: Only the X-Rad320 meets all technical and regulatory requirements for this research application - Estimated Contract Value: - $282,450 - No competing products or vendors are considered capable of meeting these requirements

Description

Mississippi State University is conducting a sole source procurement for a Precision X-Ray device, specifically the X-Rad320 multifunctional, expandable radiation research irradiation system with external dosimeter system and environmental chamber. This equipment is critical for research and qualification testing of nuclear grade HEPA filters under a qualified NQA-1 program, supporting regulatory decisions and safety standards in nuclear facilities. The X-Rad320 is unique in its capability to meet the specific irradiation and quality assurance requirements without the need for dedicated facilities or extensive regulatory oversight. The procurement is open with a response deadline of September 17, 2026, and the primary contact is Debra Raines at Mississippi State University.

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