DEMA – Radeco Service and Equipment Sales for Air Sampling Instruments

The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) has awarded a direct contract (CTR079524) to RADeCO Inc., a Connecticut-based manufacturer of radiation detection equipment, for the procurement of air sampling instruments and related services. The contract covers the sale of Rugged Digital High Volume Air Samplers, priced at $3,285 each, along with manufacturer calibration services at $75 per unit, parts at cost, and a service labor rate of $125 per hour. The equipment is specifically designed for environmental monitoring, including drinking water and wastewater sampling, and meets Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) performance standards.

The contract, effective from November 18, 2025, to November 17, 2026, has an estimated annual value of $15,000 and can be extended up to a maximum of five years. RADeCO will provide comprehensive services including functional diagnostics, performance testing, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair, calibration traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, firmware updates, and post-service technical consultation. The procurement was conducted under Arizona Revised Statutes 41-2535, utilizing small-purchase procedures due to the specialized technical requirements and limited vendor availability. The contract ensures operational readiness for Arizona's Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program by maintaining standardized equipment across field teams.