H--Dosimetry proficiency testing services

The Naval Sea Systems Command Radiation Detection, Indication, and Computation (RADIAC) program plans to award a sole source contract for dosimetry proficiency testing services to Battelle Memorial Institute, which operates the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). This contract, issued under FAR 6.302-1, leverages PNNL's unique authorization by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to provide standardized and regulated testing services related to dosimetry. The expertise and certification held by PNNL position it as the exclusive provider capable of meeting the Navy's requirements for these specialized testing services. The contract, identified by solicitation number N000241300192 and posted in January 2011, falls under the NAICS code 541380, which covers testing laboratories. The Department of Defense’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, located in Bethesda, Maryland, is managing this opportunity. This arrangement bypasses competition due to the proprietary nature of the services and PNNL's authoritative role, ensuring the Navy receives accurate and standardized dosimetry proficiency testing crucial for radiation detection and safety.