SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract
- Notice Date
- 6/16/2014
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Office of River ProtectionU.S. Department of EnergyOffice of River ProtectionP.O. Box 450RichlandWA99352US
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- DE-EM0003207
- E-Mail Address
-
Gallegos, David A
(david_a_gallegos@rl.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION FAR SUBPARTS 5.1 & 5.2 Solicitation No: DE-EM0003207 Procurement Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract (Special Notice) Classification Code: B ? Special Studies and Analysis ? Not R&D NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Title: Understanding the Nucleation and Crystallization Kinetics of Sodium and Alumina-Rich High Level Nuclear Waste Glasses Description: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of River Protection (ORP) plans to contract by means other than full and open competition, pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements, to Rutgers University, School of Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, located in New Brunswick, N.J. The purpose of the contract is for studies, analyses, and information providing a comprehensive understanding of the nucleation and crystallization kinetics of sodium and alumina-rich high level nuclear waste glasses. Accordingly, the contractor will perform various tasks associated with (a) synthesis of glasses at temperatures >1600 ?C to obtain baseline data on simplified model glasses to better understand the influence of various additives on the tendency of nepheline crystallization in multicomponent nuclear waste glasses, and (b) nucleation and crystallization mechanism in glasses focusing on understanding the nucleation and crystallization mechanisms in glasses through differential scanning calorimetry. The effects of glass composition on nepheline crystallization and resultant chemical durability are not well understood; however, the outcomes of the studies are expected to significantly contribute to a more comprehensive understanding and may provide DOE with the abi lity to significantly reduce the cost of environmental clean-up, particularly in the area of glass waste forms. The estimated total cost of this contract action is $150,000 for a one-year period of performance to commence not later than September 2014. DOE ORP is not currently aware of any other sources having similar capabilities, qualifications, or reputation in glass and ceramic science capable of filling this requirement. Rutgers University appears to be the only uniquely qualified source in terms of faculty experience and expertise, glass melting facilities and related analytical equipment, which is prepared to commence work not later than September 2014. Nonetheless, Small Businesses under NAICS Code 541990 (Size Standard $14M) interested in this requirement may submit a Statement of Capability for ORP review and determination whether it may be in the best interest of the government to compete the requirement. All questions regarding this notice should be e-mailed to David Gallegos, Contracting Officer, at David_A_Gallegos@orp.doe.gov.
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