EMA - Sole Source - Dosimetry Services - ARG

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency's Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is pursuing a sole source procurement for dosimetry services with Landauer, Inc., specifically for 8,400 Landauer InLight Dosimetry Badges to monitor radiation exposure for emergency workers. This procurement is mandated by federal regulations including 44 CFR 350.5 and NUREG 0654/FEMA REP-1, requiring comprehensive radiation exposure tracking capabilities. The contract is structured for a two-year term, commencing July 1, 2025, and concluding June 30, 2027, with no potential renewals. Landauer's unique InLight dosimetry technology offers distinctive features such as enhanced sensitivity, extended usage up to 24 months, and field-deployable reader capabilities. The procurement process includes a mandatory public hearing cancellation deadline of June 13, 2025, at 4 p.m., during which interested parties may submit written comments or request a public hearing. Evaluation criteria emphasize Landauer's proprietary technology, patent ownership, and practical implementation considerations for emergency response radiation monitoring.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations, with no specific limitations on organizational respondents mentioned. As a sole source contract, only Landauer, Inc. is being considered for this procurement. The estimated contract value is $175,000, funded through a combination of state appropriated and federal funds. The contract represents a continuation of previous sole source agreements dating back to 2011, indicating a long-standing relationship between IEMA-OHS and Landauer. Existing infrastructure considerations include current reader equipment and established documentation processes, which would require significant revisions if another vendor were selected. The procurement is unique in that changing vendors would necessitate comprehensive retraining of emergency workers and potential replacement of current technological infrastructure. Funding will be drawn from both state and federal sources, suggesting a multi-jurisdictional financial approach to this critical emergency management service.