SOLICITATION NUMBER 377698 "242-A Evaporator P-B-2 Threaded Studs Fabrication”

Washington River Protection Solutions, LLC (WRPS) is seeking proposals for the fabrication of 242-A Evaporator P-B-2 Threaded Studs under a prime contract with the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of River Protection. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 332999 for Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, indicating a specialized metal fabrication requirement. The solicitation, numbered 377698, was posted on December 13, 2024, with proposals due by January 2, 2025, suggesting a relatively short preparation window for potential bidders. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, typical assessments for such technical fabrication contracts often include manufacturing capabilities, quality control processes, technical compliance, and pricing competitiveness. The opportunity is not set aside for any specific business category, which means all qualified vendors can compete.

The contract is directly associated with WRPS's prime contract DE-AC27-08RV14800, supporting infrastructure maintenance or replacement activities at the Department of Energy's facility. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, which is common for early-stage procurement announcements. The threaded studs appear to be a specific component for the 242-A Evaporator, suggesting a precise technical requirement that will likely demand exact manufacturing specifications. The current notice represents an early procurement stage, signaling that detailed request for proposal (RFP) documentation will be forthcoming with more comprehensive contract details. Potential vendors interested in this opportunity should closely monitor subsequent communications from WRPS to understand the full scope of the fabrication requirements.