Specs_Beta_Irradiator.doc

Specifications Deliverables Dual Source, Open-Air Beta Irradiator with accessories The Contractor shall package and deliver the Navy, an open-air beta irradiator system including the following:

· Sensors for humidity, pressure and temperature.

· Electronic control unit with correction factors and calibration data of the Radiation sources used in the System and Data Interface.

· Phantom rod and Phantom slab.

· Irradiator unit.

· Safety interlock mechanism.

Beta Sources

Set of Beta radiation sources:

· 0.1 Ci (3.7 Gbq) of Kr-85

· 0.012-0.02 Ci (370-740 Mbq) of Sr-90.

On-Site Installation and Training The Contractor shall unpack and install the irradiator system. The Contractor shall perform a functionality test on the system and ensure that all intended performance parameters of the device are achievable after installation. The Contractor shall provide training to Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) staff. The trainers shall be technical experts familiar with the device performance with field or manufacturing experience. The training shall include educating the potential operators on the standard operating procedure of the device, a familiarity of the ranges of operation and limits of the device, how to adjust the variable parameters, and safety guidelines of operation. The Contractor shall have guided, sample step-by-step procedures to go over essential functions of the device that make use of key operation variables and demonstrate the performance capabilities of the device.

Transport and Packaging

The Contractor shall package the equipment and radiation sources according to federal and state regulations. Prior to shipment of the sources, the Contractor shall provide a copy of their Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license 90 days prior to the shipment. The package will be labeled on the outside “CONTACT NSWCCD RSO (301-227-3014/4584/2316) PRIOR TO OPENING THIS PACKAGE.” The Contractor shall label the package in accordance with NRC regulations and contact NSWCCD Code 632, 90 days prior to the shipment to ensure that the RSA-6 amendment has been approved and the NSWCCD permit Amendment has been approved by OPNAV45-NRSC.

Shipping with be FOB Destination to Bethesda, MD. The irradiator system shall be delivered by the Contractor no later than 210 days after the contract has been awarded. The Contractor shall install and train NSWCCD staff on a mutually agreed upon date within 30 days of delivery.