Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 is seeking sources for a radiation dosimetry monitoring service. The contractor will be responsible for providing dosimetry services, including the calculation, provision, and storage of radiation exposure data. The contractor must have a current personnel dosimetry accreditation from the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) and must be able to provide a copy of their NVLAP accreditation certificate to the Contracting Officer.
Some key requirements of the contract include:
• Providing dosimeters for detection of X-ray, Gamma, Beta, and Neutron radiation
• Calculating and providing radiation exposure data, including Deep Dose Equivalent, Eye Dose Equivalent, and Shallow Dose Equivalent
• Providing reports of radiation exposures on Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Form 4 and NRC Form 5
• Having web access capability to a database that contains dosimetry records for the VANTHCS
• Providing training to personnel on the use of the dosimetry system
• Having a separate fetal dosimetry monitoring program
• Providing ALARA notification and memos for high exposures
The contract will be for a base period of one year, with four option years. The contractor must be able to provide all necessary services and equipment to support the dosimetry program, and must have the capability to integrate with the university partner's radiation exposures.