UNSPSC 26142003: NIM nuclear electronic units

UNSPSC 26142003 NIM nuclear electronic units is a Commodity code covering radioactive source removal, decommissioning, and disposal services for medical and industrial irradiation equipment. State and local governments purchase under this code the specialized labor, licensing, and equipment needed to safely extract, package, and transfer radioactive sources — primarily Cesium-137 and Cobalt-60 — from retired or decommissioned irradiators, medical sterilization devices, and industrial equipment. The work requires contractors to hold active U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or Agreement State Specific Licenses for Radioactive Material with explicit authorization for source extraction and servicing, as well as Department of Transportation and NRC certification for packing and shipping radioactive materials. State emergency management and public health agencies issue these solicitations, typically structured as invitation-for-bid (IFB) notices with firm pricing and performance terms extending through multi-year initial periods.

Recent activity under the code centers on Illinois, where 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 three Cesium-137 radioactive sources with approximately 90 curies of total current activity. The bid deadline was August 26, 2026. Work is performed at IEMA-OHS headquarters in Springfield, Illinois, and includes safe removal and disposition of the radioactive sources, provision of all specialized tools, shielding, and radiation detection instruments, DOT and NRC-certified packing and shipping in shielded containers, final radiation leak testing, and transfer documentation confirming possession liability. The contract term commences upon execution and extends through June 30, 2027, with a maximum term not to exceed ten years including renewals. Out-of-state contractors must obtain reciprocity approval from Illinois under 32 IAC 330.900 prior to beginning work. Award goes to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder; no small business set-asides apply.