Battelle, Pacific Northwest National Laboratories (PNNL), P.O. Box 999, (MSIN K3-04), Richland, WA 99352

H -- ACCEPTANCE TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF COATED CLADDING TUBES SOL 99-001 DUE 040799 POC Kerry Cullerton, Contracting Officer, (509) 375-2951 Battelle Memorial Institute, Pacific Northwest Division, which operates the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) for the U. S. Department of Energy, is seeking expressions of interest from companies to perform acceptance testing and certification activities on coated 316 stainless steel cladding tubes for use in a commercial nuclear reactor. This work will require potential offeror to possess a quality program consistent with the requirements defined in 10CFR50 Appendix B, and have experience in handling nuclear grade stainless steel tubing and performing air gaging and other dimensional measurements. Interested firms are advised this work will involve classified matter. Appropriate facility and personnel security clearances will be required prior to performance of work associated with classified matters. In addition, successful offeror must be able to obtain a favorable Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence determination prior to actual acceptance testing and certification. Interested parties should provide a letter of interest and capabilities statement to Kerry Cullerton at PNNL, P. O. Box 999, Richland, WA 99352 or Facsimile (509) 375-2605 by April 7, 1999. Posted 03/18/99 (W-SN310162). (0077)

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