Liquid Scintillation Counter
ID: NIST-AMD-OSHE-LSC-SSN25001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3a039513e1454abeb405a83442ad8f4f/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 18, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking sources capable of providing a replacement liquid scintillation counter to enhance its radiation safety program at the Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. The procurement aims to acquire a system that meets or exceeds specific technical specifications, including the ability to detect low energy beta radiation and comply with regulatory requirements from the NRC, DOT, and EPA. This equipment is crucial for accurately identifying and quantifying radioactive materials, thereby ensuring safety and compliance in handling such substances. Interested vendors should submit their responses, including company details and any feedback on the requirements, to Marisha Curtis at marisha.curtis@nist.gov by the specified deadline, with questions accepted until April 8, 2025.

Point(s) of Contact
Marisha Curtis
marisha.curtis@nist.gov
Robert Singman
(301) 975-6388
robert.singman@nist.gov
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