DCPO-20011-T-0041

The District of Columbia's Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) is conducting a procurement solicitation for the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Service (FEMS) and the National Capital Region (NCR). The primary objective of this contract opportunity is to acquire Gamma Ray Spectrometers, along with associated accessories, warranties, and comprehensive training services. The procurement will be executed on an as-needed basis, suggesting a flexible procurement approach that allows the District to acquire specialized scientific equipment to support potential radiation detection or measurement requirements. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, typical government procurements of specialized scientific equipment often consider factors such as technical specifications, vendor capabilities, pricing, warranty terms, and training quality. The solicitation was originally posted on May 23, 2011, with a listed due date of January 1, 1900, which appears to be an administrative error or placeholder date that would require clarification through direct communication with the OCP.

The contract opportunity does not provide explicit details about set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or specific vendor restrictions. Without additional context, it is not possible to definitively state whether this procurement has designated preferences for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or local District of Columbia vendors. Similarly, no information is provided about potential award values, budget ranges, or incumbent vendors for this specialized scientific equipment procurement. The solicitation appears focused on acquiring Gamma Ray Spectrometers and related services for emergency and regional operational needs, suggesting a targeted, technical procurement with potentially significant scientific or strategic implications for the District's emergency services and regional preparedness capabilities. Interested vendors would need to directly contact the Office of Contracting and Procurement to obtain comprehensive details about submission requirements, technical specifications, and potential contract scope.