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6515--Lead Shield Containers
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The contract requires the supply of specialized radiation shielding equipment for the Radiation Oncology Hot Lab at Durham VA Medical Center, Building 42, located at 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC. The equipment, which must be new and not refurbished, includes a PET Unit Dose Cabinet with 0.25-inch lead equivalency and six-sided shielding, a PET Shielded Sharps Container System with 1-inch lead lining, a compact L-Block Shield with integrated dose calibrator shielding, an interlocking lead brick cave with 2-inch thick bricks, two Decay & Storage Cabinets with 1-inch lead shielding and stainless steel countertops, and a sink and waste cabinet with hands-free electronic faucet and 1-inch lead shielding. All items must meet exact physical dimensions, weight capacities, and performance specifications, including key-locked access, radiation and biohazard labeling, non-porous surfaces, and compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission structural shielding standards. The contractor is responsible for delivering, installing, and providing training on all equipment, with delivery required between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026, to the specified location during business hours, excluding holidays. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339113, with award to be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where technical acceptability and past performance are pass/fail gates before price becomes the deciding factor. All offerors must be registered in SAM, hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, and certify their small business status. Contractors must comply with federal and VA-specific clauses addressing whistleblower rights, debarment prohibitions, personnel vetting and identity verification, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment. Security requirements include potential Tier 3 or Tier 5 background investigations for personnel accessing the facility, and all equipment must be marked with NRC-compliant radiation warnings and carry the manufacturer’s standard warranty without extended warranty options. Payment will be processed via EFT through SAM/WAWF, and proposals must be submitted electronically by July 30, 2026, with a separate technical proposal in PDF format that excludes pricing and fully demonstrates conformance to all salient characteristics listed in the performance work statement.
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$170,625NAICS
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GENERAL: Building 42, 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705, has a requirement for radiation shielding equipment. The radiation shielding equipment is necessary for clinicians to provide patients care.
BACKGROUND: Building 42 has a requirement for radiation shielding equipment.
PURPOSE: The radiation shielding equipment is required for the protection of employees from high-energy radionuclides during the receiving and preparation of unit doses for patients. and is critical for the safe handling of radioactive materials. This equipment is essential for maintaining safety protocols and compliance with radiation protection standards and is crucial for patient care at Building 42, Radiation Oncology.
SCOPE: Building 42 is requesting contractors to provide brand name or equal equipment that meets or exceeds the physical, functional, and performance of the listed salient characteristics in this section. The equipment feature is essential to the technical requirements to meet the needs of the Hot Lab.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Equipment must have the physical characteristics to enable the government to perform the capabilities:
PET Unit Dose Cabinet (244-205) Minimum 0.25-inch lead equivalency Lockable and shielded storage Radiation warning labeling Smooth, non-porous, cleanable surfaces Dose storage compartments Recessed dose calibrator shield Sliding shelves Shielded on all six sides for radiation protection Key-locked doors for secure storage Stainless steel countertop includes 4" (10.2 cm) backsplash and 0.5" (1.3 cm) spillproof lip Dimensions: 36.5" w x 24" depth x 36.5" h Lead Shielding: 0.25" (0.64 cm) Finish: Powder coat Doors: Key-locked Countertop: Stainless steel with 4" (10.2 cm) backsplash and 0.5" (1.3 cm) lip Countertop Height: 36.5" (92.7 cm) Weight Capacity: 1,550 lb (703 kg) Weight: 1,240 lb (562 kg) Quantity: 1
PET Shielded Sharps Container System (5730-2271) Outer container with 1-inch lead shielding Removable inner sharps container Biohazard and radiation labeling Stable, tip-resistant design Hinged cover Sliding top with lock Dimensions: 13.5625" h x 10.625" od x 6.125 id (34.4 x 27 x 15.6 cm) Weight: 160 lbs. (72.6 kg) Lead Lining: 1" (2.5 cm) Quantity: 1
Sharps Inserts (0660-0042) Compatible with PET Sharps Container Shield (5730-2271) Quantity: 1 pkg (total 12)
L-Block Shield, Compact, 1.5 lead with built-in Dose Calibrator Shield (042-433) 1.5 thick lead shielding in front, 1 in base 8 x 8 x 4 adjustable lead glass window 0.86" thick lead shield surrounds calibration chamber for a total of 1" of lead shielding Quantity: 1
Interlocking Lead Brick Cave (042-434) Three-sided configuration 2-inch thick lead bricks Modular/interlocking system Flat working surface Dimensions: I.D.: 14 w x 20.5 depth x 16 h (35 x 52.1 x 40.6 cm) Lead Shielding: 2 thick (5 cm) Finish: Paint Weight: 597 lb (271 kg) Quantity: 1
Cabinet, Decay & Storage (244-162) 1-inch lead shielding Lockable cabinet Waste segregation capability Radiation labeling Supports storage and decay workflows in one unit Removable drawers Two adjustable decay shelves for storage Key-locked doors and drawers for controlled access Stainless steel countertop which includes a 4" (10.2 cm) backsplash and a 0.5" (1.3 cm) spill-proof lip Quantity: 2
Cabinet, Preparation Enclosure Base (244-192) 1-inch lead shielding Stainless steel or non-porous construction Spill-resistant Compatible with radiopharmacy enclosures Full-height double doors with locking hardware Adjustable internal shelf Dimensions: 36.5" w x 24" depth x 36.0" h (92.7 x 61 x 91.4 cm) Lead Shielding: 0.25 thick on all six sides Shelf Dimensions: 30" w x 18" depth (76.2 x 45.72 cm), 100 lb (45.4 kg) capacity, adjustable height Doors: Key-locked Countertop: Stainless steel with 4" (10.2 cm) backsplash and 0.5" (1.3 cm) spillproof lip Countertop Height: 36.5" (92.7 cm) Finish: Powder coat Weight: : 2433 lb (1104 kg) Quantity: 1
Cabinet, Sink and Waste (244-222) Dimensions: 36.5" w x 24" depth x 36.0" h (92.7 x 61 x 91.4 cm) Lead Shielding: 1" (2.54 cm) Door and Drawers: Key-locked Countertop: Stainless steel with 4" (10.2 cm) backsplash and 0.5" (1.3 cm) spillproof lip Countertop Height: 36.5" (92.7 cm) Faucet: Hands-free operation Electronic faucet with mixer to adjust temperature Below deck battery pack requires six 1.5V batteries (included) Finish: Powder coat Weight: 942 lb (429 kg) Quantity: 1
FUNCTIONAL AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: Equipment must provide the functional and performance capability as listed in section above.
SOFTWARE: N/A
INSTALLATION AND TRAINING: The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, parts, materials (including quality control materials, and consumable items), equipment, travel, and labor necessary to provide and install all equipment described above. Contractor shall provide instructions and training to the end user.
WARRANTY OF EQUIPMENT: Government requirement for standard manufacturer industry warranty term. Government does not accept extended warranty, which requires advance payment.
DELIVERY SCHEDULE: All items to be delivered after receipt of purchase order not earlier than 08/01/26 but not later than 09/30/2026.
PLACE OF DELIVERY: Durham VA Building 52, 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705 between the hours 0800-1600. Delivery during any holiday will not be accepted.
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