CIL Radioactive Sources

The contract FA252126QB069 for CIL Radioactive Sources is a non-competitive, single-source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), issued by the Department of Defense’s 45th Contracting Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, to procure certified NIST-traceable radioactive reference standards from Eckert & Ziegler, the only qualified supplier capable of meeting the stringent technical requirements. The standards, which include seven distinct isotopic calibrators with activities ranging from 1.00 to 5.00 µCi, must be delivered in precisely specified physical geometries—such as polyester matrices, HDPE LSV containers, and petri dishes—to replicate operational sample configurations used by the Calibration and Instrumentation Laboratory, ensuring accurate radiation measurement across U.S. Air Force operations. Annual procurement is mandated due to radioactive decay, with all items required to be newly manufactured, non-refurbished, and delivered no later than September 30, 2026, with a 12-week lead time following order receipt. Packaging must be product-specific and tamper-evident, utilizing approved materials like heat-sealed plastic sleeves and silicone adhesive to maintain integrity, though no military packaging standards such as MIL-STD-129 or MIL-STD-2073 are referenced. Labeling must include product codes, isotope type, activity level, and NIST traceability information without standardized barcode formats or placement rules. Inspection and acceptance occur solely at Patrick Air Force Base, where the government verifies compliance with ±20% activity tolerances and certifies documentation. The procurement is conducted via electronic submission of a no more than five-page capabilities package in PDF format to 45CONS.PKB.email@us.af.mil by the May 6, 2026 deadline, with no pricing data or total contract value disclosed; payment details, invoicing systems, contracting officer representatives, and accounting codes remain unspecified. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 325180 and contains no set-aside provisions, with no evaluated factors, weights, or award basis formally outlined, relying entirely on the vendor’s sole-source technical capability as justification for selection.