Notice of intent to sole source

The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the continued storage of radioactive hot cell waste and spent nuclear fuel currently located at the B&W TSG facility in Lynchburg, Virginia. This Special Notice was posted on June 23, 2025, indicating the agency's intention to award a contract without full and open competition. The opportunity falls under the Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal NAICS category and involves Nuclear Components as classified by the Product Service Code. The notice does not utilize any set-aside provisions, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. The National Nuclear Security Administration, operating as a civilian agency within the Department of Energy, is responsible for overseeing this critical nuclear waste management initiative.

The primary objective of this sole source procurement is to ensure the safe and secure continued storage of existing DOE radioactive materials and spent nuclear fuel at the established B&W TSG facility. Interested parties have until July 11, 2025, to respond to this notice, providing an 18-day window for any potential feedback or expressions of interest. Since this is a sole source notice, the agency likely has identified a specific contractor with unique capabilities or existing infrastructure necessary to handle this specialized nuclear waste storage requirement. The notice serves as advance notification to the contracting community of the agency's intent to proceed with a non-competitive award, allowing other potential contractors to come forward if they believe they can provide the required services. The specialized nature of radioactive waste storage and the specific location requirement at the Lynchburg facility suggests that technical expertise and regulatory compliance capabilities will be critical factors in any contractor's ability to perform this work.