CPCCo Call to Industry No. CPCC-RRM-25-001, Bulk Metallic Sodium

The Department of Energy, through the Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), is seeking industry solutions for transporting, handling, and processing approximately 300,000 gallons of bulk metallic sodium with potential radioactive contamination at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington. The Call to Industry (CPCC-RRM-25-001) aims to identify commercially viable processes for sodium disposition, with specific interest in organizations capable of managing large-quantity sodium conversion and treatment. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in facility design, turn-key conversion systems, and the ability to handle radioactively contaminated materials. The solicitation seeks comprehensive information about existing or potential treatment capabilities for sodium stored from three primary sources: Fast Flux Test Facility, Hallam Reactor, and Sodium Reactor Experiment. Responses must be submitted by June 19, 2025, via email to Rayna Moe, with the collected information intended to develop a public document exploring sodium disposition options.

There are no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, and the current prime contract is held by CPCCo under contract number 8903320DEM000030. The sodium inventory encompasses 260,000 gallons from the Fast Flux Test Facility, 34,000 gallons from the Hallam Reactor, and 7,000 gallons from the Sodium Reactor Experiment, currently stored in various configurations including reactor coolant systems, storage tanks, and sealed drums. While no specific award value is mentioned, the scale of the project suggests a significant potential contract for the selected contractor. The solicitation references a 2002 sodium disposition trade-off study and seeks to update and modernize approaches for converting bulk sodium to sodium hydroxide solution. The ultimate goal appears to be developing a comprehensive strategy for safely managing and disposing of this substantial sodium inventory.