6515--Radiation Detectors Brand Name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is procuring radiation detectors for the Salem VA Medical Center through solicitation 36C24625Q0803. The procurement specifically seeks a Ludlum Model 375 Monitoring System (Part Number 48-2601), which consists of two sodium iodide scintillation detectors housed in weathertight enclosures with 4-digit LED displays, adjustable alarms, and battery backup systems. This is an unrestricted, full and open competition solicitation using simplified acquisition procedures under NAICS code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. Offerors must provide authorized distributor documentation and comply with Buy American Clause requirements, with responses due by June 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST via email to Kenneca.Crump@va.gov. The award will be made to the lowest-priced offer that meets technical acceptability standards.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors meeting the small business size standard of 600 employees. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documents. The solicitation does not specify award values or budget ranges for this acquisition. The technical specifications indicate procurement of monitoring equipment with detectors weighing 14.5 kg each and electronics units weighing 2.3 kg, designed to operate in temperatures from -20 to 50°C with approximately 48 hours of battery operation capability. Delivery will be FOB destination to the Salem VA Medical Center, where the government reserves the right to inspect delivered supplies and require repair or replacement of any non-conforming items.