US Army Industrial Operations Command Attn: Amsio-ACS (AYB),, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000 IOC

F -- LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE CONSOLIDATION DUE 041696 POC Contact the Contract Specialist: Capt John bolsinger,(309)782-3824, Contracting Officer is: Robert J. Matthys (309)782-5554 Headquarters, U.S. Army industrial Operations command is inter-ested in obtaining information pertaining to Commercial practices in-volved in service contracts for the consolidation, volume reduction, and services related to the disposal of low-level radioactive wastematerials. The command has historically utilized the required serv-ices for approximately fifty ''small'' (average 10 cubic feet) and Ten ''large'' (average 400 cubic feet) shipments per year. The waste primarily consists of manufactured instruments and articles, con-taminated trash and debris, and sealed sources. Some waste is pro-cessed, E.G., compacted Ash from incineration or slag from metalmelting.The waste may consist of any radioactive material, except special nuclear material, to include source material, and may be segregated as 50% non-compactables, 45% compactables, and 5% other. The command is most interested in determining the Commercial norms for contract terms, performance periods, and the application offirm-fixed pricing. In regards to firm-fixed pricing, the command would like to determine for what time period firms in the industry are able to establish fixed rates for the required services. In-terested and capable firms are invited to address in writing the items outlined above. Address correspondence to: Headquarters, U.S. Army industrial Operations command; Attn: Amsio-ACE-D (captbolsinger); Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. Sources should submit the information not later than 19 Apr 96.(0082)

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