Fresh TRISO Fuel Transportation In Support of Project PELE

This solicitation issued by Washington Headquarters Services on behalf of the Department of Defense Strategic Capabilities Office and Department of Energy seeks quotations for the transportation of up to 680kg of unirradiated TRISO nuclear fuel compacts from BWXT to either the Idaho National Laboratory or Oak Ridge National Laboratory over a one month period. Quotations must demonstrate experience transporting nuclear fuel in compliance with relevant DOE, DOD, DOT and NRC regulations and will be evaluated on technical approach and price. Proposals are due by August 23, 2021.

There is no set-aside designation. Vendors must have experience in transporting nuclear fuel and obtaining necessary NRC and DOE approvals for transportation packages. The place of performance is within the United States. The award will be a firm fixed-price contract for an estimated base period of 24 months and option. Technical and price proposals are limited to 15 and 2 pages respectively and must include past performance references and representations/certifications. The contract supports Project PELE at the Department of Defense Strategic Capabilities Office and Department of Energy.