Informal Bid 10322404 RADIOACTIVE RID SOURCES R2 RODS S86

Background
The solicitation titled 'Informal Bid 10322404 RADIOACTIVE RID SOURCES R2 RODS S86' is seeking vendors to provide radioactive sources and related storage equipment. The purchasing department, located in Houston, TX, has an active radiological materials license and requires the purchased items to meet specific specifications and regulatory requirements for radiological materials.

Work Details
The contract involves the provision of various radioactive sources and storage equipment, including plastic or acrylic rods containing Cs-137, Am-241, and Co-60 isotopes in specific quantities and dimensions. Additionally, shielded storage 'pigs' for source rods are required, with a preferred lead-antimony design specified.
Vendors may propose alternate designs for the storage pigs but must provide detailed dimensions, shielding material descriptions, engineering drawings, and attenuation documentation. The contract also includes a double encapsulated stainless steel capsule containing Cf-252 isotope with specific dimensions and neutron emission rate.
Vendors are responsible for shipping the items as described in the solicitation.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is not explicitly stated in the provided information. However, it can be inferred that the performance period would include the manufacturing of the specified radioactive sources and storage equipment as well as their shipment to the designated address in Houston, TX.

Place of Performance
The place of performance for this contract is specified as Houston, TX, where the purchasing department is located. This is where the radioactive sources are to be shipped upon completion of manufacture by the vendor.