Request for Information: Removal and Disposal of High-Flux Isotope Reactor Pressure Vessel at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- HFIRRPVFY26
- Agency
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Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 562910 Remediation Services
- Place of performance
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, United States
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), operated by UT-Battelle, LLC under the Department of Energy, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) seeking vendor input on the removal, packaging, and disposal of the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) pressure vessel scheduled for replacement in the late 2030s (2038-2040). The primary services sought include characterization of the reactor pressure vessel source term, physical vessel removal and transportation, radioactive and mixed waste disposal planning and execution, and cleanup and restoration of reactor and facility areas. Key qualifications include a minimum of 10 years of experience in nuclear and radioactive material disposal, existing or planned ASME NQA-1 certification, and US business preference. Respondents must submit a letter of interest (maximum 20 pages) by April 16, 2026, at 5 p.m. EDT, addressing their relevant experience, detailed technical solutions regarding waste characterization and vessel segmentation, and rough order of magnitude pricing. ORNL may issue one or more Request for Quotes (RFQs) within 3-5 years based on RFI responses to award engineering studies for comprehensive technical and financial evaluation.
This opportunity uses no set-aside designations and involves no current incumbent contractors. The RFI contains significant project scope details, including reactor pool dimensions (18-ft diameter, 36-ft deep), vessel composition (carbon steel with stainless steel cladding), and site-specific operational parameters such as a 50-ton primary crane hook with elevation restrictions. The majority of waste will be classified as Class A, with small portions around beamline nozzles classified as Class B. No specific budget or award value is provided in the RFI; however, respondents must provide rough order of magnitude budgetary pricing with non-recurring engineering costs as part of their response. The timeline spans approximately 12-14 years from the RFI issuance to vessel replacement, with site visits available after RFI submission but not prior due to schedule constraints.
Notice text
AMENDMENT 02: Questions and Answers Related to Request for Information: Removal and Disposal of High-Flux Isotope Reactor Pressure Vessel at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a US Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. ORNL is managed and operated by UT-Battelle, LLC (Company). ORNL's diverse capabilities span a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines, enabling the Laboratory to explore fundamental science challenges and to carry out the research needed to accelerate the delivery of solutions to the marketplace.
The Company is issuing this Request For Information (RFI) to seek input from interested parties regarding their ability to provide turnkey or selected specialty expertise and resources supporting the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) Reactor Pressure Vessel removal, packaging, and disposal of the project's radioactive and mixed wastes, as outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
Any questions regarding any portion of this RFI must be coordinated through the Company's Procurement Officer, identified in the SOW and as Company's Primary Point of Contact in this Opportunity posting. Questions concerning this RFI must be submitted in writing, via email, by March 13, 2026, to the Procurement Officer listed in the Introduction of this RFP. Information given to one respondent will be furnished to all respondents if a lack of the information would be prejudicial to them.
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