Lead Brick Cave Assembly and Supply

The contract is for the supply and configuration of modular lead bricks to construct a shielded enclosure, known as a lead brick cave, designed to provide temporary or permanent radiation isolation for high-radiation work areas. The lead bricks must be precisely engineered and assembled to ensure optimal shielding effectiveness, meeting strict safety and regulatory standards for radiation containment. This is not a procurement of raw materials but a turnkey solution requiring expert installation and validation to guarantee structural integrity and radiological safety under operational conditions. This subcontract is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA size standards for NAICS code 332312, which covers fabricated metal product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with responses due by July 30, 2026, indicating a fast-turnaround procurement cycle. The contracting office is the 246-NETWORK Contracting Office 6 under the Department of Veterans Affairs, and while specific performance location details are not provided, the work is intended for use in VA medical or research facilities requiring high-level radiation shielding. The nature of the requirement suggests specialized technical expertise in radiation protection engineering and modular assembly systems.