Notice of Intent to Sole Source GC60 Irradiator Preventative Maintenance
ID: USUHS_NoticeOfIntent_Irradiator_MaintenanceType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS)USUHSBETHESDA, MD, 20814-4712, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5c9f20e86ae64443b771ffc99f32266a/view
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) intends to award a sole-source contract to Hopewell Designs Inc. for the preventative maintenance of the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute’s (AFRRI) GC60 Irradiator, which utilizes Cobalt-60 and Cesium-137 radioactive sources. This maintenance is critical for ensuring the effective training of health professionals dedicated to military service, as only Hopewell Designs Inc. is licensed and equipped to service the proprietary hardware and software associated with the GC60, in compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations. While the contract is intended to be sole-source, USUHS invites other vendors to submit evidence of their capability to meet the requirements, potentially allowing for competitive procurement. Interested parties can reach out to Jennifer Wilsanck at jennifer.wilsnack@usuhs.edu for further information.

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    jennifer.wilsnack@usuhs.edu
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) plans to award a sole-source contract to Hopewell Designs Inc. for preventative maintenance of the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute’s (AFRRI) GC60 Irradiator, which utilizes Cobalt-60 and Cesium-137 radioactive sources. This decision stems from the fact that only Hopewell Designs Inc. is licensed and equipped to service the proprietary hardware and software associated with the GC60, as specified by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations. USU emphasizes the importance of this maintenance for ensuring the effective training of health professionals dedicated to military service. Although the contract is intended to be sole-source, the notice invites other potentially responsible vendors to submit evidence indicating that they could meet the necessary requirements, thereby allowing for the possibility of competitive procurement based on responses received. The document outlines the standard procedures and stipulations relevant to the notice of intent to ensure compliance and transparency in the contracting process.
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