DOE Issues Draft Request for Proposal for Hanford 222-S Laboratory Contract

CINCINNATI - The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) today issued a draft request for proposal for the Hanford Site's 222-S Laboratory procurement.

DOE requires a contractor to perform analytical and operational requirements for Hanford tank waste and environmental sample analysis, facility upkeep, and regulatory compliance to support the laboratory's overall mission at the site, including:

• Analytical operations, such as radioactive and environmental sample analysis, hot cell and glove box operation, process chemistry, and research and technology development
• Facility operations, such as preventative and corrective maintenance for real and personal property, facility improvements, waste handling, and operational control
• Engineering, nuclear safety, and information technology network support
• Environmental, safety, and health, including radiation protection, fire protection, emergency management, and managing environmental compliance
• Assurance systems, including quality assurance, contractor assurance, and requirements management
• Safeguards and security, including nuclear material control and accountability
• Interface management; and
• Business services

The procurement will be conducted as a total small business set-aside competition. The North American Industry Classification System code for this requirement is 562910, "Environmental Remediation Services," and the small-business size standard is 1,000 employees.

A dedicated webpage has been established for the procurement. The draft request for proposal will also be posted on SAM.gov.

For more than 35 years, EM has remained focused on addressing the environmental legacy of nuclear weapons development and nuclear energy research that helped end World War II, win the Cold War and position the United States as a leader in nuclear energy. EM delivers results that are protecting the environment, supporting communities and enabling a concerted focus on safely completing the mission sooner and efficiently.

Additional information regarding the Hanford site is available here.