EMA - Self-Contained Irradiator - Sole Source

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is seeking to procure a Hopewell Designs BX3 self-contained irradiator through a sole source contract. The irradiator will provide a secondary gamma calibration system for IEMA's Nuclear Calibration Laboratory, adding capabilities for extended range calibrations. The agency requires an automated system that can perform complex calculations to accurately determine radiation dose rates while accounting for environmental factors. Hopewell Designs is the only vendor identified that can provide the required level of automation and computing capabilities to meet the agency's needs. The total estimated value of the purchase is $415,743, which includes the irradiator system, two Cs-137 sources, freight, installation, training, and initial calibrations. IEMA has deemed the pricing fair and reasonable based on past procurements from Hopewell Designs. Due to the specialized nature of the equipment and limited availability of radioactive sources, IEMA believes this is a short-lived opportunity and that pursuing a competitive bid process would jeopardize the agency's ability to obtain the required irradiator system.

This sole source procurement is limited to Hopewell Designs, as they are the only identified vendor capable of providing the required level of automation and computing capabilities for the irradiator system. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The current contract holder is Hopewell Designs, and the agency has determined that integrating with existing infrastructure and technology is critical. The total estimated value of the contract is $415,743.