J066--INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION SERVICE

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 5, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C24526Q0678) to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing annual calibration and as-needed repair services for radiation survey instruments. These services support the VHA Medical Emergency Radiological Response Team (MERRT), a specialized, geographically dispersed unit that deploys during radiological emergencies. The anticipated contract will feature a base year with four option years. The selected contractor must perform all calibrations in-house using NIST-traceable sources, maintain compliance with ANSI N323 standards, and possess the necessary alpha, beta, and high-energy gamma-emitting radiation sources. The contractor is responsible for the return shipping of all serviced instruments. Specific equipment requiring calibration within a 15-day turnaround time includes: - 20 Ludlum Model 2241-3 or 3001-3 survey kits - 10 Ludlum Model 2224-1 survey kits - 10 Ludlum Model 2401P (or equivalent) Geiger-Mueller survey meters - 4 Ludlum Model 52-5-1 Portable Portal Monitors - 30 Polimaster PM1703-1 units For repairs, the contractor must submit cost estimates to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and obtain written authorization before proceeding, ensuring work remains within the designated Not-to-Exceed (NTE) threshold. Interested vendors, particularly small businesses under NAICS code 541380, must submit capability statements, licensing and certification details, and estimated pricing to Contracting Officer Charles Willis by July 31, 2026.