U.S. Department of Energy, Oak Ridge Operations Office, P.O. Box 2001, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-8758

99 -- TREATMENT OF MIXED WASTE SOILS AND SLUDGES TYPICAL OF THOSE FOUND AT DOE FACILITIES POC Point of Contact, Mary V. Berry, Contract Specialist, Environmental Acquisitions Branch, Procurement and Contracts Division, (615) 576-8217, Robert E. French, Contracting Officer, Environmental Acquisitions Branch, Procurement and Contracts Division, (615) 576-4849 The U. S. Department of Energy (DOE), Oak Ridge Operations Office, is seeking firms capable of treating a variety of mixed waste soils and sludges typical of those found at DOE facilities. Because of the unique requirements of this work, firms which are interested in being included on a source list are requested to demonstrate the following capabilities: (1) provide evidence that the firm currently possesses or has the ability to obtain the required regulatory and amendable licenses and permits for the proposed mixed waste treatment technology/facility, (2) provide evidence that the firm currently possesses or has the ability to obtain the necessary equipment and facilities for the proposed mixed waste treatment technology, (3) provide evidence that the firm currently possesses or has the ability to obtain adequate financial resources and accounting controls, and (4) provide evidence that the firm possesses a satisfactory performance record. The specific capability information to be provided is discussed below. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION TO BID. The Government does not have an immediate requirement, but only intends at this time to develop a source list. Firms that choose to submit capability information do so on a voluntary basis, and are hereby notified that the government is not obligated to reimburse the firm for any cost associated with a response to this announcement. The mixed wastes requiring treatment are contaminated with low-level radioactivity and Environmental Protection Agency D, F, U and P waste codes. The radioactive components may include, but are not limited to, the following: americium, cadmium, cobalt, cesium, iridium, radium, technicium, uranium (234, 235, 236, and 238), and depleted, natural, and enriched uranium. Some of the wastes are also contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls regulated under the Toxic Substance Control Act. The wastes are currently maintained in a variety of containers, such as drums and boxes of varying sizes. Firms awarded a contract for this work must (1) provide for the transport of the waste(s) to the processing facility (which is not to be located on Government property); (2) perform sorting, sizing, and detailed characterization of the waste(s) prior to treatment; (3) process the waste(s) in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and requirements; (4) arrange for interim storage at the treatment facility, and/or disposal; and (5) provide for the transport for ultimate storage and/or disposal in a permitted and licensed facility. The following capability information, as a minimum, should be submitted: (1) name and location of the treatment facility, (2) detailed description of the mixed waste treatment technology, (3) a description of the particular waste group(s) and constituents that can be treated with the proposed technology, (4) a description of the final waste(s) form(s), (5) a description of the proposed transportation plan, (6) a description of the final disposition of the treated waste(s) and residues, (7) the type and status of all regulatory and amendable licenses and permits, (8) a statement that the interested firm will allow periodic assessments, audits, and/or technical reviews of the (i) treatment and storage facility, (ii) quality assurance/quality control records, and (iii) safety and health records; and (10) a listing of previous and current contracts for the same or similar services, both Government and commercial, and the name and telephone number of a point of contact. Three copies of this information should be submitted within 30 days of the issuance of this notice to Mary V. Berry, Contract Specialist, (615) 576-8217, Environmental Acquisitions Branch, Procurement and Contracts Division, P.O. Box 2001, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831-8758. (0157)

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