REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - ORS Self-Shielded X-ray Irradiators for Research Applications
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration, Office of Radiological Security, has issued a Request for Information to conduct market research on self-shielded X-ray irradiators. The agency is seeking to identify active U.S. manufacturers and vendors of commercially available systems that can replace traditional high-activity, gamma source-based devices. Collected details will help the agency evaluate market capabilities for irradiating cell lines, small mammals, and material samples. Respondents must provide a submission of no more than 10 pages detailing company profiles, product specifications, distribution capabilities, and customer support structures. Clarifying questions are due by July 24, 2026, and final electronic responses must be submitted to Kwanita Brown at kwanita.brown@nnsa.doe.gov by August 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.