Radioactive Materials Testing and Certification

The contract requires third-party radiological testing and certification of components containing radioactive materials that exceed thresholds of 0.002 microcuries per gram or total activity greater than 0.01 microcuries, as mandated by clause 52.223-7 and MIL-STD-129. This subcontract is issued by the ACTIVE DEVICES DIVISION under the Department of Defense and is focused on ensuring compliance with strict radiological safety standards for materials used in defense-related applications. All testing must be performed by qualified external laboratories capable of accurately measuring and certifying radioactive content in accordance with federal and military regulations. The contract is solicited under NAICS code 541370, indicating it falls under scientific and technical consulting services, and performance is to be completed at the location identified as Tracy, California with ZIP code 95304-5000. The solicitation was posted on July 9, 2026, with a response deadline set for July 20, 2026. Bidders must be prepared to provide documentation and certification that meets the precise thresholds and procedural requirements established under the referenced standards, and must demonstrate capacity to conduct testing in alignment with DoD protocols. The work is intended for components integrated into defense systems where radioactive material presence must be rigorously controlled and verified.