NIGP 59348: Irradiation Equipment, Atomic or Nuclear Energy

NIGP 59348 Irradiation Equipment, Atomic Or Nuclear Energy is an Item code under which state and local governments procure specialized services for the decommissioning, safe removal, and disposition of radioactive irradiation equipment containing sealed radioactive sources. The scope of work centers on licensed contractors extracting, packaging, and transferring possession of radioactive material from industrial or research irradiators, with full accountability for final disposition. Buyers in this code include state emergency management and homeland security agencies responsible for radiation safety and regulatory compliance at their facilities.

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security posted IFB B-53599 on August 10, 2026, for decommissioning and disposal of a JL Shepherd Model 81-12 Irradiator containing approximately 90 curies of Cs-137 radioactive sources, with bids due August 26, 2026. The contract requires the winning bidder to hold a U.S. NRC or Agreement State Specific License for Radioactive Material with explicit authorization for on-site source extraction and servicing, plus DOT and NRC certification for transport of radioactive materials in shielded containers. Work is located at IEMA-OHS in Springfield, Illinois, with the initial contract term extending through June 30, 2027, and a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. The state will award to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with no small business set-asides applied.