Project 1

Maintenance of Eight radiation Portal Monitor & Hand-Held Equipment – Client: Battelle – USA

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  • Client

    Battelle, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)

  • Client Location

    Battelle Boulevard, K8-03, P.O. Box 999, Richland, WA 99352-0999, USA

  • End User

    General Administration of Customs, Kuwait

Maintenance of Radiation Portal Monitors & Hand-Held Equipment

Background of Client:

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), managed and operated by Battelle for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is tasked with managing radiation detection systems for nuclear smuggling detection and deterrence. PNNL has established maintenance contracts with local providers to sustain these systems after their initial deployment.

Project Description:

Al-Thurya General Trading & Contracting Co. was awarded a significant contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) for the maintenance of radiation portal monitors at Abdali Border and Doha Sea Port. The project involves ensuring the continued functionality and performance of Rapiscan-installed RPMs (Radiation Portal Monitors) at these critical locations.

Objectives:

  • Routine Maintenance: Perform and document routine maintenance of Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs).
  • Corrective Maintenance: Execute and document corrective maintenance as needed.
  • Inventory Management: Maintain, control, and store an adequate inventory of RPM spare parts.
  • Radioactive Check Sources: Provide secure storage for radioactive check sources.
  • Electronic Alignment & Compliance: Conduct electronic alignment and functional compliance tests on RPMs.

Duration:

The maintenance contract is set for 3 years, commencing on July 1, 2021, and concluding on June 30, 2024.

Location & Equipment Installation Details:

  • Abdali Border Crossing, Kuwait: 5 Dual-pillar Vehicle RPM units & other handhelds devices
  • Doha Sea Port, Kuwait: 2 Dual-pillar Vehicle RPM units, 1 Dual-pillar Rail RPM Units & other handhelds devices

This project underscores our commitment to maintaining critical radiation detection systems and ensuring their optimal performance in vital border and port security roles.