Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Dosimetry Program

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors capable of providing a comprehensive Personnel Radiation Monitoring Program. The primary objective is to secure a contractor who can manage all aspects of dosimetry services for approximately 1,000 NRC personnel across six locations, including headquarters in Rockville, Maryland and regional offices in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, and Tennessee. The required services include supplying and processing beta-gamma and neutron dosimeters that meet National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) standards, with the ability to detect radiation exposure across specific energy ranges and dose levels. Interested vendors must respond to 15 detailed market research technical questions within 15 days of publication, submitting their capabilities via email to Jenny Ford. The evaluation will focus on technical capabilities, expertise in radiation monitoring, and ability to meet the stringent requirements of processing dosimeters, generating evaluation reports, and transferring exposure data to NRC's employee exposure database system.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside for small businesses, meaning all business sizes are eligible to compete for the contract. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services, with a requirement for contractors to provide semi-annual dosimeters, emergency processing within 24 hours, and expert evaluation for dosimeters exceeding investigation levels. While specific award values are not disclosed in the notice, the scope suggests a substantial contract covering dosimetry services for a large number of personnel across multiple locations. The contractor must demonstrate capabilities in extremity monitoring, detailed radiation exposure tracking, and the technical expertise to handle complex radiation monitoring requirements. The current notice is a market research effort to assess potential vendor capabilities and is not a formal solicitation, indicating that a full Request for Proposal (RFP) will likely be issued after evaluating responses to this sources sought notice.