UNSPSC 26142004: Neutron irradiators

UNSPSC 26142004 Neutron irradiators (Commodity) reflects state and local procurement of radioactive source removal, decommissioning, and disposal services, though recent activity shows a single high-stakes decommissioning project rather than ongoing neutron irradiator acquisition or maintenance. The work being solicited under this code involves safe extraction, shielding, and disposition of sealed radioactive sources—particularly Cs-137 sources in irradiators used by state agencies—coupled with full chain-of-custody documentation and liability transfer to the contractor. Issuing bodies are state agencies with radiological programs; the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security posted the sole recent opportunity in the dataset.

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security issued IFB B-53599 on August 10, 2026, requesting bids for decommissioning and disposal of a JL Shepherd Model 81-12 Irradiator containing approximately 90 curies of Cs-137 activity at its Springfield, Illinois facility (1301 Knotts Street), with bids due August 26, 2026. Eligibility hinges on U.S. NRC or Agreement State Specific License for Radioactive Material with explicit authorization for on-site source extraction and servicing; out-of-state contractors must obtain reciprocity approval from Illinois under 32 IAC 330.900 prior to work. The contractor must provide specialized shielding, radiation detection instruments, transfer equipment, and DOT and NRC certification for packing and shipping radioactive materials. The initial contract term runs through June 30, 2027, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years including renewals. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder; no small business set-asides apply. Bid prices must remain firm for 90 days from opening, and all bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy.