AMENDMENT 0005: Reactor Recovery Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1333ND25RNB610012
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Cielo Ibarra cielo.ibarra@nist.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a contractor to provide Reactor Recovery Services at its Center for Neutron Research in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The solicitation (RFP 1333ND25RNB610012) is for a 4-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support ongoing recovery efforts following a February 2021 incident that contaminated the primary cooling system with radioactive particles. Key work includes replacing fuel transfer systems, removing radioactive hot spots from piping, inspecting reactor vessels, disposing of radiological waste, and modifying various reactor systems. Technical evaluation factors will emphasize the contractor's qualifications, past performance, and ability to complete a mock task order for upgrading the fuel transfer system. Critical dates include a January 17, 2025 deadline for submitting questions, a February 19, 2025 mandatory site visit requiring radiation safety training, and a proposal submission deadline of March 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET.
The solicitation is a full and open competition under NAICS code 541690 for Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, with a small business size standard of $19 million. The contract has a minimum guaranteed value of $5,000 and a maximum ceiling of $9 million, with task orders to be issued on a firm-fixed-price basis. Work will be performed primarily at NIST's Gaithersburg campus, which houses a 20 MW heavy water research reactor that serves approximately 2,000 scientists annually. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in April 2025, with an initial period of performance spanning 48 months. Contractors must possess certification for handling radiological materials, complete extensive radiation safety training, and demonstrate expertise in nuclear piping and equipment replacement. Technical factors will be significantly more important than price in the evaluation process, reflecting the complex and sensitive nature of the reactor recovery services being sought.
Notice text
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Update #6 · Latest ·
Department of Commerce
National Institutes of Standards and Technology
Office of Acquisition and Agreements Management Acquisition Management Division
100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
RFP Number: 1333ND25RNB610012/Amendment 0005
Date: 2025 FEB 28
Amendment 0005 incorporates the following changes. Any changes in the solicitation have been denoted in red font.
- Section L.4.1. SUBMISSIONS OF QUESTIONS
The attached questions and answers are hereby incorporated into the solicitation. Please reference Attachment 2 to this Amendment.
- Attachments
The following attachments are hereby incorporated into the solicitation:
- Attachment 1: Drawings 1-4
- Attachment 2: Questions and Answers
- Attachment 3: Photos 1-2
- Section L.5 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
The proposal due date has been extended to no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 14 March 2025.
Please direct any additional questions, and all proposals via e-mail to Cielo Ibarra, Contract Specialist at cielo.ibarra@nist.gov.
[End of Amendment 0005]
Update #5 ·
Department of Commerce
National Institutes of Standards and Technology
Office of Acquisition and Agreements Management Acquisition Management Division
100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
RFP Number: 1333ND25RNB610012/Amendment 0004
Date: 2025 FEB 13
Amendment 0004 incorporates the following changes. All changes in the solicitation are denoted in red font.
- Section L.4.1. SUBMISSIONS OF QUESTIONS
The second round of questions due date has been extended to no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 24 February 2025. Please reference Section L.4.1. of the solicitation for additional information and further details.
2. Section L.4.2. SITE VISIT
This section has been changed to include the following:
- The site visit has been rescheduled to February 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ET.
- Any contractors interested in attending the site visit should inform NIST not later than 8:00 a.m. ET on February 14, 2025.
- Contractors shall provide proof of outside radiation training no later than 8:00 a.m. ET on 14 February 2025.
- Contractors shall provide proof of NIST’s online radiation training no later than 8:00 a.m. ET on 14 February 2025.
- o Passing scores of at least 70% on each of the module quizzes are required to be qualified as a radiation worker. Once the modules and quizzes are completed with at least a 70% passing grade, individuals must notify NCNRHP.training@NIST.gov for NIST to review the results.
- NIST’s in-person briefing from 9:30am ET on February 19, 2025. The briefing will be held in Building 235. All contractor individuals attending the site visit must attend the briefing.
- 3.Section L.5 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
The proposal due date has been extended to no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 7 March 2025.
Please direct any additional questions, and all proposals via e-mail to Cielo Ibarra, Contract Specialist at cielo.ibarra@nist.gov.
Update #4 ·
Department of Commerce
National Institutes of Standards and Technology
Office of Acquisition and Agreements Management Acquisition Management Division
100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
RFP Number: 1333ND25RNB610012/Amendment 0003
Date: 2025 FEB 3
Amendment 0003 incorporates the following changes. All changes in the solicitation are denoted in red font.
1. Section L.4.2. SITE VISIT
Important information has been added to clarify the requirement for Radiation Safety Training and other information required for the site visit. Please reference Section L.4.2 of the solicitation for additional information and further instructions.
2. Attachments
The following attachments are hereby incorporated into the solicitation:
- Attachment 1: Example memorandum to document outside radiation safety training.
Please direct any additional questions, and all proposals via e-mail to Cielo Ibarra, Contract Specialist at cielo.ibarra@nist.gov.
[End of Amendment 0003]
Update #3 ·
Department of Commerce
National Institutes of Standards and Technology
Office of Acquisition and Agreements Management Acquisition Management Division
100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
RFP Number: 1333ND25RNB610012/ Amendment 0002
Date: 2025 JAN 29
Amendment 0002 incorporates the following changes. All changes in the solicitation are denoted in red font.
1. Questions and Answers
The attached Questions and Answers are hereby incorporated into the solicitation. Please reference Attachment 3 to this Amendment.
2. Section L.4.1 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS
NIST has determined the need for an additional question and answer period after the site visit. The second round of questions are due by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 17 February 2025. Please reference Section L.4.1 of solicitation for additional information.
3. Section L.4.2. SITE VISIT
A site visit shall take place on February 12, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Please reference Section L.4.2 of the solicitation for additional information and further instructions.
4. Section L.5. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
The proposal due date has been extended to no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 28 February 2025. Please reference Section L.5 of solicitation for additional information.
5. Attachments
The following attachments are hereby incorporated into the solicitation.
- Attachment 1: Table 3.4, Design Information for Primary Coolant System Components
- Attachment 2 (Multiple): Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), Chapters 1-17.
- Attachment 3: Questions and Answers
Please direct any additional questions, and all proposals via e-mail to Cielo Ibarra, Contract Specialist at cielo.ibarra@nist.gov.
[End of Amendment 0002]
Update #2 ·
The National Institute of Standards and Technology/Acquisition Management Division is issuing an amendement (0001) to Request for Proposal (RFP) for Reactor Recovery Services, solicitation number 1333ND25RNB610012.
Amendment 0001 changes the following:
1. Section L.4. MOCK TASK ORDER ATTACHMENTS:
Access to additional documents via DOC Secure File Transfer (Kiteworks) must be requested no later than January 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
2. Section L.4.1. SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS
Questions regarding this solicitation are due no later than January 22, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Please see the attachments for the revised RFP and amendment.
Update #1 ·
The National Institute of Standards and Technology/Acquisition Management Division is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Reactor Recovery Services, solicitation number 1333ND25RNB610012. You are notified of the following:
1. Proposals are due no later than February 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
2. Questions regarding this solicitation are due no later than January 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
3. Access to additional documents via DOC Secure File Transfer (Kiteworks) must be requested no later than January 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
4. The RFP has been posted in the "Attachments" section below. Any amendments will also be posted to SAM.gov.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AMENDMENT 0005: Reactor Recovery Services | Solicitation | |
| Reactor Recovery Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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