Radioactive Material Notification Compliance

The contract requires evaluation of hose assemblies to determine if they contain radioactive materials, with mandatory notification to the Contracting Officer if such materials are detected. This includes providing detailed information on the specific isotopes present, their activity levels, and the manufacturer’s identity and documentation. All assessments must be conducted with precision to ensure regulatory and safety compliance across the supply chain, particularly for defense-related applications. The work is tied to a subcontract under the NAICS code 541380, indicating technical and scientific services related to engineering and product testing. Performance is designated for New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, and the contracting entity is the Fluid Handling Division within the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, and responses are due by August 10, 2026, leaving a strict eleven-day window for submission. There is no set-aside designation indicated, meaning the contract is open to eligible subcontractors regardless of business size or category. Although no point of contact is listed, inquiries and submissions must be made through the designated DIBBS portal using the RFQ reference number SPE7M426T294A. Compliance with radioactive material notification requirements is critical, as failure to report or inaccuracies in isotope or activity data could result in serious safety, regulatory, or contractual consequences. All parties must ensure that their testing procedures and documentation meet federal standards for handling and reporting radioactive substances within defense systems.