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F -- HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE TRANSPORT SOL 52SBNB7C1027 DUE 120796 POC Debra A. Hoffman 301-975-4648/Pauline E. Mallgrave, Contracting Officer, 301-975-6330 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requires the use of a shipping cask, licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to carry NIST Research Reactor spent fuel for transport from NIST, Gaithersburg, MD to the U.S. Department of Energy, Savannah River Site, SC. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed-price contract and may make multiple awards. The tentative schedule is for two (2) shipments in April 1997 and two (2) shipments in July 1997. Exact dates will be determined by the Department of Energy and will be provided to the Contractor when known. The Government will provide operation and health physics personnel to load, unload, test and survey the cask and arrange for transport and required notifications. The Contractor shall provide technical support, and specialized equipment, if any. The Contractor may propose to provide transport services as an option. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Please request copies of the solicitation (52SBNB7C1027) in writing to fax number (301) 963-7732. See Note 26. (0292)

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