Request for Expression of Interest - Participation in Industry Day for the Grouting and Disposal of Mixed Low-Level Waste from Hanford Tanks

The Department of Energy (DOE) through Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is seeking industry expertise and input regarding alternative treatment methods for low-activity waste (LAW) from Hanford tanks. Specifically, the agency is exploring capabilities for Land Disposal Restriction (LDR) treatment, grouting, and disposal of mixed low-level waste (MLLW) that has been separated from pretreated Hanford tank waste. The pre-solicitation notice, posted on December 17, 2024, invites potential contractors to participate in an Industry Day to discuss these technical requirements. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by January 17, 2025, which represents the key response deadline for this opportunity. The DOE aims to gather comprehensive information about industry capabilities to effectively manage and process this specialized waste treatment project.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract opportunity, suggesting it will be open to broad competition among qualified contractors. While precise award values are not specified in the notice, the complexity of grouting and disposing of mixed low-level waste implies a potentially significant contract scope. The project is specifically focused on waste management at the Hanford site, a major DOE environmental remediation location. Washington River Protection Solutions is serving as the primary contractor facilitating this industry engagement, though the ultimate contract may be awarded to a different entity based on the input and capabilities demonstrated during the Industry Day. The technical complexity of treating and disposing of nuclear-related mixed low-level waste suggests this will be a specialized procurement requiring advanced environmental remediation and waste management expertise.