Radiological Equipment Safety Surveys- Sources Sought Only- Federal BOP

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Central Office is conducting market research for radiological equipment safety surveys and certifications across 122 federal Bureau of Prisons institutions nationwide. The contractor will perform biennial on-site inspections and certifications of all medical and dental x-ray equipment, excluding specialized imaging technologies such as MRI, CT, and mammography units. Key requirements include conducting radiological safety surveys, performing image quality testing, providing exposure reduction recommendations, reviewing radiation safety programs, and immediately reporting any unusual exposures. Personnel must possess a minimum of 6 years' experience in diagnostic radiological surveys and hold current certification from either the American Board of Health Physics or the American Board of Medical Physics. Contractors will be subject to extensive security requirements including background checks, NCIC and NACI checks, fingerprinting, and credit verification. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on December 4, 2025, with interested parties required to submit inquiries by January 9, 2026, to bshrake@bop.gov.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting eligibility to qualified small business entities. The contract includes a base year with four optional one-year extensions, establishing a potential five-year performance period totaling 60 months. All work is to be performed during normal business hours with the possibility of occasional off-hours assignments, and the contractor bears responsibility for all travel costs associated with site visits to the 122 institutions. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the scope encompasses biennial inspections of radiological equipment across a substantial federal footprint. Deliverables include detailed inspection reports, quarterly and monthly summaries, an annual inspection schedule, and immediate notification protocols for exposure incidents. No incumbent contractor or current contract information is referenced in this market research phase.