Radioactive Calibration Source Supply

The contract calls for the supply of certified radioactive calibration sources, specifically 0.5 microcuries of Cesium-137 and 1.0 microcuries of Europium-152 in rod form, to be used for the quality control and calibration of nuclear medicine equipment. These sources are essential for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic imaging devices within medical facilities, and the items must meet strict certification standards to comply with regulatory and safety requirements. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, meaning only eligible small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans may submit proposals, reinforcing a federal commitment to veteran-owned enterprise. The solicitation was posted on June 22, 2026, with a response deadline of July 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM, and the NAICS code 325412 indicates the work falls under the manufacturing of radioactive chemical preparations. The place of performance is identified as Decatur, Georgia, with a zip code of 30033, though no specific office address or point of contact is listed. The contracting office is the 247-NETWORK Contract Office 7 under the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the procurement is managed through the SAM.gov system. All vendors must ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding the handling, packaging, labeling, and transport of radioactive materials, and delivery must align with the required timelines and specifications to support the calibration needs of medical equipment used in veteran healthcare services.