SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- Commercially Mature Technologies for Treatment and Abatement of Chemical Vapors for Tanks - (Draft)
- Notice Date
- 5/16/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 562910
— Remediation Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC, Savannah River Site, Bldg 730-2B, Aiken, South Carolina, 29808, United States
- ZIP Code
- 29808
- Solicitation Number
- 05112016LKC
- Archive Date
- 7/26/2016
- Point of Contact
- Samuel Fink, Phone: 803-725-2947
- E-Mail Address
-
samuel.fink@srnl.doe.gov
(samuel.fink@srnl.doe.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- List of Chemicals of Potential Concern NEED This request for information and interest seeks interested parties with current commercially mature technologies/methods of detection, monitoring, and abatement that could enhance the Hanford tank farm vapor management system. The 'Background' section below provides details of the classes of chemical compounds and approximate ranges of concentrations of interest. This request seeks definition of demonstrated and commercially mature technologies for treatment and abatement of the described tank vapors. The list includes multiple classes and groupings at varying concentrations. The expectation is that no single technology may exist to cover all the compounds and that vendors may identify multiple technologies to package together to provide the desired treatment. Parties are encouraged to provide information of prior testing, successful deployments, and any supporting literature for the suggested technologies. Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) and (Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) will evaluate the submitted technologies with the intent to rank the relative merits and consider for a subsequent testing or demonstration program. SRNL and WRPS anticipate holding a workshop (in Richland, WA) approximately 6 to 8 weeks after issuance of this request to allow selected suppliers to provide a more detailed overview of the proposed technology(ies). In parallel, SRNL will conduct interviews with suppliers. For especially promising technologies, SRNL and WRPS may entertain offers to visit existing testing laboratories or vendor deployments to observe firsthand the efficacy and operation of these technologies. BACKGROUND The Hanford Site tank farms contain millions of gallons of mixed radioactive and chemical waste stored in numerous underground tanks located in distinct tank farms. The mission of WRPS is to "safely retrieve Hanford's tank waste and close the Tank Farms to protect the Columbia River." For additional information, visit the WRPS website (www.wrpstoc.com). The primary goals of the WRPS are to: 1. Safeguard our workers, the surrounding communities, and the environment; 2. Achieve the mission in full compliance with applicable regulations and requirements; 3. Implement the safest, most-efficient, and cost-effective methods to achieve the mission; and 4. Foster a robust nuclear safety culture by practicing candid and open communications, mutual respect, a questioning attitude and positive and proactive collaboration. The chemical vapor hazards management program is one example of WRPS implementing a comprehensive Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS). ISMS is a core guiding principle of WRPS for protecting the safety and health of the tank farm workers, the public, and the environment. WRPS commissioned an independent Tank Vapor Assessment Team (TVAT) to examine hazardous chemical vapors management and related worker protection measures, and recommend actions to eliminate or mitigate vapor exposures. The TVAT hypothesized that under certain conditions vapors coming out of tanks in high concentration plumes sporadically intersected with the breathing zones of workers. To address the TVAT report recommendations, WRPS developed an implementation plan that provides a phased approach to address the recommendations via proposed response actions. The tank waste generates vapors from a combination of thermal, chemical, and radiolytic processes. Prior and ongoing sampling and analysis programs provide a list of 59 Chemicals of Potential Concern (COPCs, see Attachment A) that are of greatest interest. Primary chemicals of concern include the following chemicals / compounds: Ammonia Nitrous oxide Nitroso dimethyl amine Mercury (elemental) Nitroso methyl-ethyl amine Furans The complete list of COPCs include the following classes of chemical compounds: alcohols, aldehydes, amines, aromatics, carbonyls, elemental mercury, furans, isocyanates, nitrates, nitrites, nitriles, nitro compounds, nitroso compounds, olefins, phosphates, phthalates, and pyridine. Responses to this request should discuss treatment of streams with COPC concentrations from the ppb range to higher concentrations (e.g., 1000 ppm) for the various compounds. For preliminary assessment, suppliers should consider removal to less than 10% of the prevailing Occupational Exposure Limits as a general performance guideline. While the chemistry of the vapors is broadly distributed, this assessment will place emphasis and preference on technologies using simple, field-deployable technologies that treat the bulk of the odors. TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP DETAILS Timing: The Technology Assessment Workshop is tentatively scheduled for 12-14 July 2016 in the area of the Tri-Cities, Washington. The anticipated forum is to hold interview sessions involving single suppliers (i.e., separate session for each supplier). A limited number of sessions are practical; hence, SRNL and WRPS will evaluate technologies based on advance information submittals and parallel research and determine a selection of candidates for interviews during the workshop. The supplier will provide an overview of the proposed technology followed by question and answer session with a panel of SRNL and WRPS personnel. Requests for provision for participating via video or teleconferencing will be entertained although face-to-face briefings may prove more effective. In addition, SRNL and WRPS will entertain potential options for follow-up site visits and discussions should vendors offer (gratis) testing or demonstrations. The Workshop discussions and information will be evaluated by SRNL and WRPS staff in the weeks following the exchange and continued interaction with viable technology providers and interested parties will be scheduled. The extent of the follow-up to the Workshop will be based on the information provided and SRNL / WRPS interest in the capabilities and technologies presented. Additional considerations for attendees: • Attendance at the Technology Workshop will be by invitation only. Invited responders will be notified by email/letter by 24 June. • Travel, lodging and all other expenses incurred by the Workshop participants will not be reimbursed by SRNL, WRPS, or DOE. • Post-Exchange interactions are at the sole discretion of SRNL and WRPS. • There will be no Hanford Site access (i.e., site tours) REQUEST Interested parties are invited to submit an expression of interest to include a response to the following provisions. 1. By 11 July, 2016 (earlier submittals are encouraged) -- Provide a description of the technology capability and hardware system. Include evidence of removal efficiency, size / range (e.g., SCFM treated) of deployed units, spatial and utility requirements, description of product or secondary streams (i.e., what happens to removed chemicals), maintenance and operability requirements, description of control system and similar features. Describe the recommended testing and modeling approach(es) to finalize design for targeted Hanford application. Identify prior customers. Cite or provide examples of test documentation or literature that would aid in assessing the proposed technology. Provide examples of related experience in vapor related detection, monitoring and abatement and whether your company has performed similar work, specifically for DOE or other governmental departments/agencies. 2. By 17 June -- Indicate supplier interest in the Technology Assessment Workshop. 3. Provide any, 2016 other information that you believe would be useful in assisting SRNL/WRPS in assessing the proposed technology. This is not a Request for Proposal, but a request for an expression of interest. Responses with details on the recommended technology must be received by SRNL no later than close of business 11 July 2016, 5:00 pm (EDT) via email at: Email: Samuel Fink at samuel.fink@srnl.doe.gov For suppliers interested in participating in the Technology Assessment Workshop, preliminary responses are requested by 17 June 2016. SRNL looks forward to hearing from you regarding this request.
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- Address: Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina, 30907, United States
- Zip Code: 30907
- Zip Code: 30907
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