SOURCES SOUGHT
81 -- LLMW Macroencapsulation Material & Equipment
- Notice Date
- 10/10/2008
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 562211
— Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, National Security Technologies LLC (DOE Contractor), National Security Technologies LLC, PO Box 98521, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89193
- ZIP Code
- 89193
- Solicitation Number
- 202344-TW-09
- Response Due
- 10/24/2008 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 11/8/2008
- Point of Contact
- Thomas A Williamson,, Phone: 702-295-4071
- E-Mail Address
-
williata@nv.doe.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nevada Site Office (NSO), is part of the Department of Energy (DOE) and operates the Nevada Test Site (NTS). National Security Technologies (NSTec) under the Environmental Management Radioactive Waste Program manages radioactive wastes on the Nevada Test Site (NTS). Low-level mixed waste (LLMW) debris requires treatment prior to disposal. The LLMW debris will be over-packed in macroencapsulation units (polyethylene macroencapsulation liners and steel outer shipping containers) to meet the waste acceptance requirements of the Nevada Test Site (NTS) mixed waste disposal unit. Macroencapsulation units completely encapsulate the waste, substantially reducing surface exposure to potential leaching media. The macroencapsulation process is required to meet land-disposal restriction requirements and alternative treatment standards for hazardous debris (40 CFR 268.45 Table 1 Immobilization Technologies: Macroencapsulation). NTS has permission to perform generator treatment on-site by utilizing macroencapsulation units (integrated polyethylene macroencapsulation liners with steel outer containers) designed to meet the waste acceptance requirements for disposal at the NTS. Execution of the treatment process employs electrical resistance wires embedded in the lids of the polyethylene liners. The power control unit is designed and programmed to charge the resistance wires, melting the polyethylene and creating a permanent seal of the polyethylene liner when cooled. The sealed package substantially reduces surface exposure of the waste debris to potential leaching media meeting the regulatory requirements for alternative treatment standards for hazardous debris. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved this specific process as an alternative treatment standard for hazardous debris. The NTS has permission from the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (NDEP) to perform treatment of LLMW from the TRU project and ER projects without a treatment permit by utilizing this process. Macroencapsulation units of varying sized; weight distribution devices appropriate for the macroencapsulation units will be purchased by the NTS from the subcontractor. Power control equipment designed to seal the polyethylene liners to meet regulatory requirements of macroencapsulation will be purchased or rented on short term rentals from the subcontractor to perform this treatment. The scope of work (SOW) includes manufacturing and delivering macroencapsulation units and equipment necessary to perform treatment of LLMW debris from the TRU Project and ER projects on-site at the NTS, following the approved Generator Treatment Plan (Excerpts of Generator Treatment Plan are provided as Appendix B). The SUBCONTRACTOR and sub-tier contractors shall provide the following: •· Manufacture Department of Transportation (DOT) certified 7A Type-A macro units with capacity to over-pack boxes or drums as identified in Appendix A; •· Macro units must meet applicable 49 CFR 173 specification for 7A Type-A containers; •· Macro Units must meet NTS Waste Acceptance Criteria (NTSWAC) compressive load strength requirements (DOE/NV-325 Section 3.2.5); •· Provide certified drawing for each specific size macro unit design in accordance with Quality Assurance requirements; •· Provide Certificate of Conformance that macro units meet applicable 49 CFR 173 design and performance requirements for 7A Type A Packaging and NTSWAC compressive load strength requirement ; •· Manufacture weight distribution devices appropriate for each specific size macro unit, as required; •· Transport macro units and weight distribution devices to the NTS; •· Deliver power control unit to the NTS; •· Provide for return shipment of power control unit following completion of treatment of all packaged macro units. The SUBCONTRACTOR and sub-tier contractors shall provide macro units based on the expected quantities required from award of this contract through September 30, 2010. Estimated Quantities FY2009 Macro Units Required: 110-Gallon Macro Unit - 2 6-Pack Macro Unit - 6 Custom Macro Units - 4 to 11 FY2010 Macro Units Required: 110-Gallon Macro Unit - 2 6-Pack Macro Unit - 6 The quantities cited are estimated requirements by the CONTRACTOR. These quantities are provided for information only and are based on current waste inventory requiring macro encapsulation and estimated future inventory to be generated, but actual quantities of macro units required may be more or less than estimated. Quality Assurance Requirements The Supplier must have a Quality Assurance Program that complies with the requirements in 10CFR830.120. Codes, Standards and Regulations The following Codes, Standards, and Regulations are applicable to this project. The SUBCONTRACTOR is required to demonstrate compliance with these standards: Specification No. Rev. Date Title 49 CFR 173 Applicable requirements of Subpart B, § 173.403, 173.410, 173.412, 173.415 and 173.465 for Type A packaging. Current Code of Federal Regulations, Transportation DOE/NV-325 Section 3.2.5 Current Nevada Test Site Waste Acceptance Criteria The most recent edition of relevant regulations, standards, documents, or codes shall be in effect for this work. The NTSWAC is available on line at http://www.nv.doe.gov/library/publications/emrwap/DOENV_325_Rev7.pdf. Appendix A Macro Encapsulation Units Specifications The macro encapsulation units are Department of Transportation certified 7A Type-A steel outer packages with integrated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) liners. The liners must be a minimum of one half inch thick HDPE to provide a final waste form with known barrier thickness and integrity. Custom sized macro units shall be manufactured to allow for over-pack of various over-sized boxes (see below) or 55-gallon drums. A standard macro encapsulation unit (6-pack macro unit) design utilizes a 135 cubic foot outer package with integrated HDPE liner, capable of holding six 55-gallon drums. The standard sized macro encapsulation unit or the custom sized units may be direct loaded with waste as well. The HDPE liner lids contain an embedded resistance wire system appropriately sized for the unit. Once the debris waste is place the unit, an electrical current is applied to the liner lid wires, resistance heat melts the polyethylene and creating a sealed encapsulation of the HDPE liner. The metal outer package lid is then placed on the successfully sealed package and closed to manufacturer specification meeting transportation requirements. 110-gallon drum macro unit outer container must meet 49 CFR 173 applicable requirements of Subpart B; § 173.403, 173.410, 173.412, 173.415 and 173.465 for Type A packaging. Drum macro units shall be lined with one half inch thick HDPE, flanged at the top with appropriate dimension to allow for seal of HDEP lid. The interior opening must allow for direct loading (over-pack) of a standard 55-gallon drum. The standard macro unit (6-pack macro units) must be designed to direct load six 55-gallon drums. Nominal dimensions are as follows: Outer steel container: Interior Dimensions: 87 ¾" L x 63 ¼" W x 42" H Exterior Dimensions: 91" L x 66 ½" W x 47" H Liner Dimensions: Interior Dimensions: 81 ¾" L x 57 ¼" W x 41" H HDPE Liner and liner lid thickness: 1/2" Liner opening (with lid flange): 76" L x 51" W Custom macro units must be designed to allow over-packing over-sized boxes. The approximate liner opening and height dimensions allow an additional three inches of clearance in each dimension. Approximate Liner Opening Dimensions Estimated quantities Dimensions LxWxH 2-6 96.5"x61"x66" 1-4 102.5"x70.5"x78" 1 80"x80"x70" The outer metal box sizes shall be designed to over pack the inner liner. All packages must meet 49 CFR 173 applicable requirements of Subpart B; § 173.403, 173.410, 173.412, 173.415 and 173.465 for Type A packaging. Package certification, weld certification and drawings signed and stamped by certified professional engineer are required for each specific macro unit design. Interested parties shall send contact information to the Primary Point of contact listed hear along with information on their company showing ability to meet these requirements.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Nevada Test Site, Mercury, Nevada, 89023, United States
- Zip Code: 89023
- Zip Code: 89023
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