Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFMETCAL, 813 Irving Wick Dr. W., Heath, OH, 43056-6116

S -- DISPOSAL OF EXCESS HIGH INTENSITY GAMMA SOURCES SOL F33660-00-Q7013 DUE 080300 POC Carol Luckeydoo, Contract Specialist, Phone 740-788-5045, Fax 740-788-5157, Email carol.luckeydoo@afmetcal.af.mil -- Glenna Pound, Contracting Officer (Location Admin), Phone 740-788-5043, Fax 740-788-5157, Email glenna.pound@afmetcal.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F33660-00-Q7013&LocID=2582. E-MAIL: Carol Luckeydoo, carol.luckeydoo@afmetcal.af.mil. AFMETCAL Det 1 at Heath OH intends to award a purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for services to Dispose of Excess High Intensity Gamma Sources. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.212-3, FAR 52.212-4 and FAR 52.212-5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written quotation will not be issued. All requests for written quotations SHALL be disregarded. It is the offeror_s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). This Quotation F33660-00-Q7013, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8999 and the business size standard is 500 employees. This quotation is 100% SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS in accordance with FAR Part 19. The quotation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. The Air Force Metrology and Calibration (AFMETCAL) program requires the services of a contractor take possession and remove, decommission, transport and recycle the radioactive sources being removed. The following specifications apply to two High Intensity Cesium-137 (Cs-137) Calibration Standards located at Hill AFB UT, five DS-50 Dosimeter Calibrators and three Gamma Instrument Calibration Wells located at Kirtland AFB. SCOPE: There are three separate main tasks. First, the Contractor will travel to Hill AFB and decommission, package and transport the two Calibrators (J. L. Shepherd & Associates Model 81-10s) to the Contractor_s facility for recycling. Second, the Contractor will receive shipment of the five Atlan-Tech Model DS-50 Dosimeter Calibrators, decommission and recycle them. Third, the Contractor will travel to Kirtland AFB, remove the radioactive sources from the calibration wells and decommission, package and transport these sources to the Contractor_s facility for recycling. All operations involving the handling of radioactive materials shall be performed by properly trained Contractor personnel. TRANSPORTATION: The Contractor shall be responsible for making all the arrangements with the appropriate authorities for all transportation requirements. The Contractor shall also supply all equipment directly related to the source handling such as positioning devices, remote handlers, lead steel containers, and lead brick shielding necessary for performing all work on site at the field locations. TECHNICAL TASKS: The Contractor shall accomplish all of the following specific tasks to comply with the following requirements. REMOVAL, DECOMMISSIONING AND RECYCLING OF JL SHEPHERD MODEL 81-10 CALIBRATORS FROM HILL AFB: The following technical tasks are required for completion of this section of the contract. REMOVAL OF JL SHEPHERD MODEL 81-10 CALIBRATORS: The two JL Shepherd Model 81-10s will be removed from the lab at Hill AFB and placed in a protective lead steel containers designed for the specific purpose of radioactive material storage and transportation. The container shall be currently certified as DOT 7A -Type B 20WC Overpack. The contractor shall provide these containers and the means to transport them out of the facility work area. The Contractor shall as of the Contract Award Date be licensed by the NRC or an Agreement State to take possession, decommission, transport and recycle the Model 81-10 Calibrator. The Contractor will transfer these items to their Radioactive Material License. TRANSPORTATION QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM: The Contractor shall as of the Contract Award Date possess a current NRC-approved DOT Transportation Quality Assurance Program to package and transport a Type B quantity of Cs-137 equal to or greater than that of the Calibrators to be removed. DELIVERABLES: The Contractor shalldeliver to the Contracting Officer the following items: One copy of the Contractor_s current Radioactive Materials License, to be included with the submission of the Technical Proposal. One copy of the Contractor_s Transportation Quality Assurance Program, to be included with the submission of the Technical Proposal. One copy of the Contractors Decommissioning Certificate to satisfy the customers regulatory requirements. ADVANCED NOTIFICATION: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer one week prior to the proposed date for start of work for each location. The Contractor, once on site, shall coordinate all activities involving source removal with the PMEL Branch Chief to ensure personnel safety and to allow evacuation of the immediate area surrounding the 81-10 Calibrator. PERFORMANCE PERIOD: Once started each task shall be completed within 7 working days. Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, and base shutdowns are excluded. 2.2 DECOMMISSIONING AND RECYCLING OF ATLAN-TECH MODEL DS-50 DOSIMETER CALIBRATORS: The following technical tasks are required for completion of this section of the contract. RECEIPT OF ATLAN-TECH MODEL DS-50 DOSIMETER CALIBRATORS: The government will arrange for the DS-50 Dosimeter Calibrators to be shipped to the Contractors facility. The Contractor will take possession, decommission and recycle the Dosimeter Calibrators. CONTRACTOR LICENSE: The Contractor shall as of the Contract Award Date be licensed by the NRC or an Agreement State to take possession, decommission and recycle the Atlan-Tech Model DS-50 Dosimeter Calibrator. Upon receipt of these Calibrators the Contractor will transfer these sources to their Radioactive Material License. DELIVERABLES: The Contractor shall deliver to the Contracting Officer the following items: One copy of the Contractor_s current Radioactive Materials License, to be included with the submission of the Technical Proposal. One copy of the Contractors Decommissioning Certificate to satisfy the customers regulatory requirements. 2.3 REMOVAL, DECOMMISSIONING AND RECYCLING OF RADIOACTIVE SOURCES FROM THE CALIBRATION WELLS AT KIRTLAND AFB: The following technical tasks are required for completion of this section of the contract. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SAFETY PLANS: The Contractor shall prepare and submit for review and approval a plan covering the source removal and safety-emergency procedures for the phase of this effort that will occur on site at Kirtland AFB. The source removal plans shall cover, in order, the procedures to be used in the removal and storage of the radioactive sources (Cs-137 & Co-60), a personnel operating procedure that will be followed, and the procedures which address the potentially hazardous operations associated with the on-base work, along with appropriate safety measures and emergency procedures. The Contractor is required to possess a valid and current Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or Agreement State License for the handling of radioactive material covered in this SOW. TRANSPORTATION: The Contractor shall be responsible for making all the arrangements with the appropriate authorities for all transportation requirements. The Contractor shall also supply all equipment directly related to the source handling such as positioning devices, remote handlers, lead steel containers, and lead brick shielding necessary for performing all work on site at the field locations. REMOVAL OF RADIOACTIVE SOURCES: The Contractor will remove the following radioactive sources from the Calibration Wells at Kirtland AFB: Well #1 three Co-60 sources with current activities of approximately 77 Ci, 18 Ci and 8 Ci. Well #2 one Cs-137 source with a current activity of approximately 14 Ci. Well #3 one Cs-137 source with a current activity of approximately 140 mCi. The sources will be removed and placed in a protective lead steel container designed for the specific purpose of radioactive material storage and transportation. The container shall be currently certified as DOT 7A -Type B 20WC Overpack. The contractor shall provide this container and the means to transport it out of the facility work area. The Contractor shall as of the Contract Award Date be licensed by the NRC or an Agreement State to take possession and remove, decommission, transport and recycle the radioactive sources being removed. The Contractor will transfer these sources to their Radioactive Material License. TRANSPORTATION QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM: The Contractor shall as of the Contract Award Date possess a current NRC-approved DOT Transportation Quality Assurance Program to package and transport Type B quantities of Cs-137 and Co-60 equal to or greater than that of the sources. DELIVERABLES: The Contractor shall deliver to the Contracting Officer the following items: One copy of the Contractor_s current Radioactive Materials License, to be included with the submission of the Technical Proposal. One copy of the Contractor_s Transportation Quality Assurance Program, to be included with the submission of the Technical Proposal. One Source Removal, Installation, Safety-Emergency Plan delivered at least 30 days prior to the start of any work (ref. para 2.1). The Contracting Officer shall have 10 days to approve or disapprove the Plan. If disapproved, the Contractor shall resubmit within 15 days. One copy of the Contractors Decommissioning Certificate to satisfy the customers regulatory requirements. ADVANCED NOTIFICATION: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer one week prior to the proposed date for start of work. The Contractor, once on site, shall coordinate all activities involving actual source removal with the PMEL Branch Chief to ensure personnel safety and to allow evacuation of the immediate area surrounding the Calibration Wells. PERFORMANCE PERIOD: Once started each task shall be completed within 7 working days. Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, and base shutdowns are excluded. Completion of order will be 120 calendar days. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted in response to this acquisition. The offer must: (1) be for the service described above; (2) Include all documentation required above; (3) include a delivery schedule and discount/payment terms; (4) include name of and be signed by an authorized company representative along with telephone number and facsimile number; (5) include their taxpayer identification number (TIN), CAGE Code Number and DUNS Number. This will be a DO-S10 rated order. Offers are due by 3 Aug 00, no later than 2:00 PM EST to: Carol Luckeydoo, AFMETCAL Det 1/MLK, 813 Irving-Wick Dr W, Bldg. 2, Heath OH 43056-6116. Facsimile submissions are permissible with the follow-up of an original sent by mail. Any offer or modifications to the offer received after the exact time specified for receipt of offers/quotes will not be considered. As of 1 Oct 1997, all contractor s must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database as a condition of award. DOD will no longer award contracts to contractors not registered in the CCR database. Registration may be accomplished by accessing the CCR via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by this agency. NOTE: 1 Posted 07/21/00 (D-SN477467). (0203)

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