Notice of Intent to Sole Source NFS December 19 2022.pdf

89233121CNA000175

Synopsis/Notice of Intent to Sole Source

DATE: December 19, 2022

CONTRACTING OFFICE: Department of Energy (DOE)

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Acquisition Management, Contracting Operations Division, Headquarters Services Acquisition Branch (NA-PAS-314) 1000 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20585

NAICS CODE: 325180 - Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (size standard 1,000 employees)

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: F999 - Other Environmental Services, Studies, and Analytical

Support

SUBJECT: Synopsis/Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract modification to Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. to support Highly Enriched Uranium Purification and Conversion Services

DESCRIPTION:

The U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), intends to issue a sole-source contract modification using the statutory authority 41 USC 3304(a)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 entitled “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements,” to Nuclear Fuel Services. Inc. (NFS) of 1205 Banner Hill Rd, Erwin, TN, 37650-9318, to provide Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) purification and conversion services. NFS has been identified as the only responsible source because it is the only known Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)-licensed Category 1 commercial facility with the capability to process HEU.

To support its full range of mission needs, the NNSA’s Office of Secondary Stage Production Modernization (NA-195) sought an industry partner to provide Uranium purification capabilities.

The purification and conversion capabilities provided by the Contractor shall allow for HEU oxide to be purified and converted to a safe metal form that meets government specification.

This notice serves as notice of intent to award a contract modification to contract 89233120CNA000175 and is not a request for proposals and no solicitation is forthcoming.

However, responsible sources that believe they can perform these services in their entirety must submit a written notification of interest and capability statement by 5:00pm Eastern Time (ET), January 2, 2022, which will be considered by the agency. NNSA will not be responsible for any costs incurred in response to this notice. Capability statements shall be submitted to Kyle Krzywicki at kyle.krzywicki@nnsa.doe.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete mailto:kyle.krzywicki@nnsa.doe.gov

89233121CNA000175

Synopsis/Notice of Intent to Sole Source this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice in no way obligates the Government to award any contract or carry out any contract action.

Media inquiries should be directed to NNSA’s Office of Public Affairs. Messages from non-interested parties, such as professional market research firms requesting general information on this procurement, will not be considered.

CLOSING RESPONSE DATE: January 2, 2022

POINT OF CONTACT: Kyle Krzywicki, Contracting Officer kyle.krzywicki@nnsa.doe.gov

ANTICIPATED CONTRACT AWARD DATE: January 9, 2022 mailto:kyle.krzywicki@nnsa.doe.gov