Illinois Emergency Management Agency Alpha Spectroscopy Lab Services Bid 27-588IEMA-MGMTA-B-53644
- Due
- Oct 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Ashley Garcia
- (000) 000-0000
The 30-second brief
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is procuring laboratory services to conduct alpha spectroscopy analysis on soil samples collected as part of a uranium and thorium contamination investigation. The project involves approximately 110 total samples collected from approximately 50 locations and 5 background locations, testing for Uranium-238 decay chain radionuclides (U-238, U-234, Th-230) and Thorium-232 decay chain radionuclides (Th-232, Th-228). Required services include sample receipt, chain of custody documentation, alpha spectroscopy analysis, analytical reports, quality control documentation, and disposal of residual sample materials. The submission deadline is October 14, 2026.
Sample receipt/chain of custody documentation, Sample analysis – alpha spectroscopy analysis, Analytical report and/or certificate of analysis, Quality Control documentation, Disposal of residual sample materials
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Summary
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is procuring laboratory services to conduct alpha spectroscopy analysis on soil samples collected as part of a uranium and thorium contamination investigation.
The project involves approximately 110 total samples collected from approximately 50 locations and 5 background locations, testing for Uranium-238 decay chain radionuclides (U-238, U-234, Th-230) and Thorium-232 decay chain radionuclides (Th-232, Th-228). Required services include sample receipt, chain of custody documentation, alpha spectroscopy analysis, analytical reports, quality control documentation, and disposal of residual sample materials. The submission deadline is October 14, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Sample receipt/chain of custody documentation
- Sample analysis – alpha spectroscopy analysis
- Analytical report and/or certificate of analysis
- Quality Control documentation
- Disposal of residual sample materials
- Submit to
- https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=27-588IEMA-MGMTA-B-53644&external=true&parentUrl=close
- Scope location
- Illinois
- Reported agency
- State of Illinois
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Illinois Emergency Management Agency | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 14, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=27-588IEMA-MGMTA-B-53644&external=true&parentUrl=close. For questions, contact Ashley Garcia.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Illinois Emergency Management Agency | State of Illinois in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ashley Garcia at (000) 000-0000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sample receipt/chain of custody documentation, Sample analysis – alpha spectroscopy analysis, Analytical report and/or certificate of analysis, Quality Control documentation, Disposal of residual sample materials. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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