SAM #12639526Q0261

Cobalt-60 Reload and Maintenance for Foss Therapy Model 484F-C Irradiator at USDA Phoenix Facility

USDA APHIS PPQ Phoenix Rearing Facility in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a contractor for a comprehensive reload of the Cobalt-60 source in its Foss Therapy Model 484F-C irradiator. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) - Phoenix Rearing Facility (PRF) - AAMD Acquisition Branch, Minneapolis - OEM Highlight: - Foss Therapy Services, Inc. (manufacturer of Model 484F-C irradiator) - Vendors Mentioned: - Foss Therapy Services, Inc. (sole source, proprietary rights) - Products/Services Requested: - Reload of approximately 20,000 curies of Cobalt-60 for Foss Therapy Model 484F-C irradiator - Turn-key reload operation including source delivery, installation, certifications, and safety documentation - Preventive maintenance services (mechanical, electrical, safety system checks, repairs, performance verification) - Refresher training for USDA personnel on safe operation and maintenance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Compliance with NRC and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations - Must provide source certifications, leak test certificates, irradiator chamber dose map, and safety reports - Only Foss Therapy Services, Inc. is qualified due to proprietary designs and regulatory authorizations - The reload is intended to reduce irradiation time and meet production demands for sterilizing navel orangeworm moths - Small business set aside; other sources may submit capability statements but Foss Therapy Services, Inc. is emphasized as sole source - Period of Performance: - Reload and associated services to be completed between November and February (duration: several months)

Description

This Presolicitation Notice is issued pursuant to FAR 5.101(c) and serves as the Government’s Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), Phoenix Rearing Facility (PRF), Phoenix, Arizona, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Foss Therapy Services, Inc. (UEI: TADAL13NTM57) under FAR Part 12 procedures. The requirement is for the Cobalt‑60 reload of the Foss Therapy Model 484F‑C irradiator, as detailed in the statement of work. Pricing shall include all costs necessary to perform the required services, including overhead, general and administrative expenses, profit, insurance, transportation, labor, equipment, and supplies.

This notice does not constitute a competitive solicitation. Foss Therapy Services, Inc. retains proprietary rights to the designs, engineering tolerances, and mechanical specifications of the Model 484F‑C irradiator. Nevertheless, all responsible sources may submit a quotation or capability statement for consideration. Any entity that believes it can fulfill this requirement is encouraged to provide a capability statement for the Government’s review.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the Government’s discretion. Information received will be used exclusively to assess whether a competitive procurement should be conducted. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this notice.

Parties wishing to express interest and submit a capability statement must do so no later than September 15, 2026. All responses and inquiries shall be submitted via email to Latisha Hollman at Latisha.A.Hollman@usda.gov.

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