HALEU Enrichment Acquisition RFP   6

Background
The Department of Energy (DOE) seeks to establish a reliable supply chain for High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU), including a domestic enrichment capability. This acquisition is in line with the Energy Act of 2020 and the Nuclear Fuel Security Act of 2023, aiming to support the availability of HALEU for civilian domestic research, development, demonstration, and commercial use. The acquisition requires that best efforts be used to promote policies that advance environmental justice and spur economic opportunity for all, including underserved and disadvantaged communities.

Work Details
The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, supplies and services set forth in this contract and any Task Order (TO) furnished by the Contracting Officer (CO) to accomplish the objectives and requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The work includes providing engineering data and environmental information needed for NEPA compliance, obtaining NRC licenses, certifications, permits, and all other approvals necessary. It also involves technology identification, development, design needed for HALEU production and storage, transportation coordination, logistics support to DOE as required, safety analyses and other trade-off studies.

Period of Performance
The Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract period of performance consists of one period of ten years. TOs may include option periods.

Place of Performance
Enrichment by the enricher(s) for HALEU must occur in the continental United States. The Contractor may also be required to interface with DOE’s National Laboratory system or other Government facilities.