RFQ *SB only* #A251015976 nuclear power preparedness (NPP) equipment calibration

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is seeking a California-certified Small Business to perform calibration services for electronic personal dosimeters as part of its Nuclear Power Preparedness (NPP) Equipment Calibration initiative. The Request for Quote (RFQ) #A251015976 requires a contractor to calibrate 88 total instruments, specifically the SAIC PD 10i-s Dosimeter, SAIC PD-3i-s Dosimeter, and DoseRAE Dosimeter. The contractor must perform instrument calibrations in strict accordance with ANSI standards, using NIST traceable sources, and provide comprehensive calibration reports. Potential vendors must be licensed by the California Department of Public Health or Nuclear Regulatory Commission and possess a current Radioactive Material License. The contract term will run from December 31, 2025, through December 30, 2026, with an option to extend for two additional twelve-month periods. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of October 20, 2025, Cal OES's response to questions by October 22, 2025, and a final RFQ submission deadline of October 24, 2025.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for California-certified Small Businesses under Government Code Section 14838.5, which allows state agencies to contract with such businesses for goods and services up to $249,999.99. This set-aside designation significantly limits the pool of potential bidders to only those small businesses certified within California. While the exact contract value is to be determined, the procurement focuses on specialized technical capabilities in radiation instrument calibration for emergency response preparedness. The contractor will be expected to demonstrate precise technical expertise, including specific accreditations from national standards organizations. The RFQ indicates a focused procurement strategy targeting local, small businesses with specialized technical capabilities in radiation measurement and calibration equipment maintenance. Prospective vendors must have robust technical infrastructure and expertise in handling and calibrating sensitive electronic dosimetry equipment used in nuclear power preparedness scenarios.