Irradiator Disposal

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

This notice is published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This is a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) and 13.501(a) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements and is not a request for competitive proposals. 

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with C&C Irradiator Service LLC 1717 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite 1025, Washington, DC 20006.   

Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026.

The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334517 Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing, which has a size standard of 1200. C&C Irradiator Service LLC is a small business.

This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit, negotiate, and award to one source to satisfy this requirement.  The Government plans to award a contract for this requirement within 30 days of this notice.

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy this requirement.  The Government understands that C&C Irradiator Service LLC is the only vendor who can provide the requested services for NIDDK.  However, firms that believe they can provide the capability required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit a capabilities statement, including past performance, in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this notice.  Such documentation shall be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis.  A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit offers on 75N98026R00023.

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for any information provided in response.  The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate.  Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work.  Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.