NNSA Presolicitation Notice Synopsis 89233220RNA000002 Y12 Pantex.pdf

SYNOPSIS/PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

89233220RNA000002

Competition for Management and Operation of the Y-12 National Security Complex and the Pantex Plant (Y-12/Pantex)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is seeking a contractor to manage and operate the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12) and the Pantex Plant (Pantex) as a combined site. NNSA will conduct a competition for a follow-on management and operating (M&O) contract consisting of a four month transition and a five-year base period with options for up to five additional years. The value of the Y-12/Pantex M&O contract is approximately $28B over a 10 year period of performance. In accordance with Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) 917.602(b), it is the policy of DOE to provide for full and open competition in the award of M&O contracts. The pre-solicitation and solicitation number is 89233220RNA000002. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 561210 - Facilities Support Services (size standard:

$41.50 million).

In August 2020, NNSA intends to post draft Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for the Y- 12/Pantex M&O contract competition to obtain industry feedback. Draft RFP documents will be posted on the Government-wide Point of Entry—https://beta.sam.gov/, FedConnect https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/Default.htm, and NNSA’s Y-12/Pantex competition website: https://energy.gov/nnsa/y-12-national-security-complex-and-pantex-plant-management-and-operating-mo-contract.

All comments, questions, feedback, etc. for the draft RFP documents should be sent to SEB8@nnsa.doe.gov no later than August 31, 2020. Any information provided by industry to the Government is strictly voluntary and the information obtained from responses to this notice may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and future solicitation. NNSA expects to issue the final RFP in the first quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2021.

Background:

Y-12 and Pantex represent key nuclear production capabilities in the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). Pantex, near Amarillo, Texas, is responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile. Work performed at Pantex includes support of the nuclear weapons life extension programs; nuclear weapons assembly and dismantlement; the development, testing, and fabrication of high explosive components; and interim storage and surveillance of plutonium pits. Y-12 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is the nation’s only source of enriched uranium nuclear weapons components and provides enriched uranium for the U.S. Navy. It performs materials science and precision manufacturing; stores enriched uranium; supports efforts to reduce nuclear proliferation risk; and performs work for other government agencies.

The Y-12/Pantex sites are presently managed and operated by Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) under contract DE-NA0001942, which expires on September 30, 2021. The current Y-12/Pantex M&O contract is located at the following website:

https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsa-production-office-contract https://beta.sam.gov/ https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/Default.htm https://energy.gov/nnsa/y-12-national-security-complex-and-pantex-plant-management-and-operating-mo-contract https://energy.gov/nnsa/y-12-national-security-complex-and-pantex-plant-management-and-operating-mo-contract mailto:SEB8@nnsa.doe.gov

Additional Information:

As noted above, NNSA has established a website to disseminate information relating to this acquisition: https://energy.gov/nnsa/y-12-national-security-complex-and-pantex-plant-management-and-operating-mo-contract.

The draft documents, solicitation, notices, questions/answers, information regarding a site tour and proposal conference, and other pertinent information will be made available through the website. Prospective offerors should frequently check the website for up-to-date information.

Contracting Office Address:

U. S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration M&O Contracting Branch (NA-APM-131), Bldg 383 Pennsylvania and H Streets Albuquerque, NM 87116

Place of Performance:

The principal places of performance will be at Y-12 located in Oak Ridge, TN and Pantex in Amarillo, TX.

Primary Point of Contact:

Leticia Barela Manager, M&O Contracting Operations Branch Email: SEB8@nnsa.doe.gov Phone: (505) 274-3480

Secondary Point of Contact:

Ariane S. Kaminsky Director, M&O Contracting Operations Division Email: SEB8@nnsa.doe.gov Phone: (240) 805-4760 https://energy.gov/nnsa/y-12-national-security-complex-and-pantex-plant-management-and-operating-mo-contract https://energy.gov/nnsa/y-12-national-security-complex-and-pantex-plant-management-and-operating-mo-contract