Ago personal radiological dosimeters

The State Fiscal Accountability Authority, Division of State Procurement Services, is soliciting bids on behalf of the Adjutant General's Office (AGO) for personal radiological dosimeters. The procurement seeks 4,026 annual dosimeter badges that must be accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) and compliant with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. These dosimeters must have the capability to quantify beta, gamma, and x-ray exposures, maintain a shelf-life of at least 25 months, and allow reanalysis without compromising the final legal dose of record. The solicitation was issued on April 29, 2022, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for May 6, 2022, at 10:00 AM EDT via Microsoft Teams. Offerors must submit questions by May 6, 2022, at 3:00 PM EDT, with final offers due by May 16, 2022, at 11:00 AM EDT. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with award notification scheduled for May 20, 2022, and the first delivery required by July 1, 2022.

The contract is a two-year agreement with two one-year renewal options, creating a maximum contract duration of four years from June 26, 2022, through June 25, 2026. Vendors must be registered as a South Carolina vendor and provide unit pricing for mandatory first and second years, with optional pricing for third and fourth years. Delivery will be made to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division Radiological Lab in West Columbia, with specific requirements for badge processing, exchange, and handling. Additional charges must be clearly itemized, including fees for processing used badges, non-returned or damaged badges, re-shipments, and special handling. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, offerors must submit a signed cover page, page two, and all required insurance documentation. The contractor must provide permanent exposure records and contact information upon award, with badges to be processed and exchanged biennially and delivered on an F.O.B. Destination basis.