UNSPSC 26142101: Nuclear reactor specimen irradiation containers

UNSPSC 26142101 Nuclear reactor specimen irradiation containers is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses decommissioning, disposal, and specialized handling of radioactive irradiation equipment and sealed radioactive sources. State and local governments soliciting under this code are primarily state environmental and emergency-management agencies managing the end-of-life disposition of institutional irradiators and their contained radioactive material, a regulatory and safety-critical function that attracts only vendors holding specialized NRC or Agreement State licenses for radioactive materials possession and handling. The work involves safe source extraction, radiation shielding, leak testing, DOT and NRC-compliant packing and shipping of radioactive waste, and assumption of liability for final material disposition, whether through licensed disposal facilities or source refurbishment. Contractors must demonstrate not only technical capability but also active regulatory authorization — absent this, even responsive bids are ineligible.

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security issued 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 at its Springfield facility, with bids due August 26, 2026. The contract runs through June 30, 2027 with potential renewal through ten years. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder; no small business set-asides apply. Out-of-state contractors must obtain reciprocity approval from Illinois prior to mobilization. The source reflects limited recent activity under this code — only one state and local opportunity appears in the dataset, indicating either narrow demand or sparse posting in state procurement systems.