Radioactive Material Licensing SME

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), Air and Radiation Administration, is seeking a Radioactive Material Licensing Subject Matter Expert through a Request for Quote (RFQ) to provide quality assurance reviews of radioactive material license applications. The contract will run from May 15, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with work to be performed remotely and estimated at approximately 10 hours per week. The successful contractor will be responsible for reviewing Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) source category applications, sealed source and device approval requests, and financial assurance documents. Bidders must have a minimum of three years of experience in radioactive materials licensing and be qualified license reviewers for all modalities. Specific qualification requirements include providing documentation of work experience, training records, and a qualification journal. The bid submission deadline is May 6, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST, with proposals to be submitted through the eMarylandMarketplace (eMMA) electronic procurement system. The procurement will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price that meets the technical requirements.

The RFQ explicitly encourages Minority Business Enterprises to respond and includes various state requirements for insurance, data protection, and confidentiality standards. The contract is structured as a fixed-price, indefinite quantity agreement with no guaranteed minimum hours, and the total compensation will not exceed a set amount determined by the winning bid. Bidders must comply with specific state regulations and demonstrate comprehensive expertise in radioactive material licensing. The procurement appears to be open to a wide range of qualified contractors who can meet the technical and experience requirements. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract suggests a need for specialized expertise in radioactive material licensing and regulatory compliance. The precise budget range is not explicitly stated, but the compensation will be determined through the competitive bidding process, with the expectation that the most qualified and cost-effective bidder will be selected.