EMA - Ludlum MicroR Reader

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of Ludlum Model 19 MicroR Meters, a gamma radiation detection instrument, by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). The agency currently has 7 of these meters in service and is pursuing a sole source procurement from Ludlum Measurements, Inc. as the only manufacturer of their current meters, in order to ensure compatibility and continuity of operations. The agency is requesting additional meters to allow for quicker radiation readings and continued protection of the health and safety of Illinois citizens in the event of a nuclear power station incident or terrorist event, as well as to replace aging equipment. The procurement will be processed as a small purchase, and no solicitation is required due to the sole source conditions. The total value of the purchase is $11,400.

There are no set-aside requirements, as this is a continuation of an existing need that is procured on a regular basis. The new meters will expand the agency's current inventory, ensuring they can perform their work more quickly and efficiently. The agency cites the criticality of these instruments for determining evacuation needs during nuclear power station or terrorist events, and notes that the malfunction of the current, aging meters could leave the agency without the means to protect the health and safety of Illinois citizens. The purchase will ensure the availability of the required instruments to support the agency's emergency response capabilities.