Base Notice: Radiological Laundry and Decontamination Services

This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought notice only.

The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources

and their size classification (service-disabled veteran owned small business.

veteran owned small business, hub zone, 8(a), small disadvantage business,

woman-owned, small business, or large business). The North America

Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 812332. and the small

business size standard is $47,000,000 average annual revenue over the last

three years.

Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make

appropriate acquisition decisions. Any information submitted by respondents

to this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not

pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this sources

sought synopsis request. The Government will in no way be obligated to

purchase all or part of the items described above, and is providing this

information as "general" information only. The Government will in no way be

bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Once the Government

determines the type of contractor eligibility that will be solicited for this

requirement a solicitation will be issued for qualified Offerers to submit a

complete proposal for evaluation.

The Department of Energy, Richland Operations Office, is issuing this notice

to assist in determining the availability of sources for wet wash laundry and

decontamination services for regulated Radiological Protective Clothing

(RPC), non-regulated items, and respirator face pieces in support of the

Department of Energy, Richland Operations Office (RL), Office of River

Protection (ORP), and designated Hanford Site contractors located in

Richland, Washington. If a solicitation is issued and a suitable number of small business respondents

whom can supply responsive offers exist the Department of Energy anticipates it will be set aside for small

business and will be awarded as a FFP/IDIQ contract with a one (1) year base period and four (4) one-

year option periods.

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipmen1, tools, materials,

supervision, transportation, and other Items necessary to perform the laundry

services. Interested parties must note there is no Government facility

available for wet wash laundry decontamination of RPC clothing and a

privately owned facility will be the responsibility of the potential offeror.

The Contractor shall use commercial nuclear laundry practices while

processing the Hanford Site regulated RPC. The non-regulated processing

shall meet all standard laundry practices. The respirator face pieces

are required to be cleaned to manufacturer's specifications. This service

requires the processing of each Closed Loop System (CLS) separately to

prevent cross contamination of the various loops or loss of inventory.

The Contractor shall be responsible for transporting RPC, non-regulated

items. and respirators in a safe and secure manner. The Contractor shall

provide and be responsible for the containers, equipment, and vehicles used

to transport the laundry service items in compliance with applicable U.S.

Department of Transportation regulations. The Contractor will provide daily

batch pick-up and delivery at the various users' locations on the Hanford Site.

All firms interested in this requirement should notify the Contracting Specialist

via email to Ethan.Jessel@rl.doe.gov prior to 6/19/2023 via email with the subject line Sources Sought-

001. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses should provide company name, address,

point of contact, telephone, and fax number. business size and status

(Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran

Owned Small Business (VOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB),

etc.), and must include a capability statement that addresses the

company's qualifications and ability to perform as a prime contractor for

the work described. Responses should not include proprietary or trade

secret Information. This notice is to assist the Department of Energy, Richland

Operations Office, in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently

available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all

interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately

from the responses to this announcement. A response to this sources sought

notice does not result in the respondent being placed on a prospective bidders

list or commit the Government to providing a copy of the solicitation.

Definitions:

Non-regulated laundry: Clothing and other items that are not used with

radioactive material or in a radiological work area.

Regulated Radiological Protective Clothing (RPC): Clothing used while

working with radioactive material or in a radiological work area.

Closed Loop System (CLS): Is an area, organization or facility where the

regulated, non-regulated laundry and respirator face pieces are picked up and

returned.

Private Laundry Facility: A privately owned facility capable of handling wet

wash laundry and decontamination services for regulated RPC clothing.