Supplier of Radioactive Materials Screening and Reporting

The contract requires the supplier to perform radiological screening on tube assembly components to detect and report any presence of radioactive materials that exceed regulatory thresholds defined by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, specifically 0.01 microcuries per item or 0.002 microcuries per gram. This screening must be conducted with precision to ensure compliance with federal standards for materials used in defense-related applications, and all findings must be accurately documented and reported. The work is part of a subcontract under the Department of Defense, with performance focused at a facility in San Diego, California, with a ZIP code of 92135-7058. The solicitation, identified under NAICS code 541380 for scientific research and development services, was posted on July 9, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on July 17, 2026. The contracting activity is managed by DLA Fleet Readiness Southwest, indicating the materials being screened are critical to military logistics and readiness systems. The supplier must possess the technical capability to conduct radiological assessments using approved methodologies and provide verifiable data that confirms adherence to the specified thresholds, with potential consequences for noncompliance tied to contract obligations and defense supply chain integrity.