DOE responses for RFA #: DE-FOA-0000001

Background
The Department of Energy (DOE) is issuing this Request for Application (RFA) to solicit proposals from entities interested in entering into a long-term lease for property located at the DOE Office of Environmental Management (EM) cleanup site in Idaho.

The goal of this contract is to demonstrate the commercial viability of recycling defense-related used nuclear fuel (UNF) currently in storage at the site. This RFA is issued in parallel with the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy’s RFA number DE-FOA-0003611, supported by Naval Reactors (NR).

Work Details
The selected entity will be responsible for site characterization to support activities such as licensing, permitting, construction, and upgrades. Specific tasks include:
1. Providing information on any previously built structures in the site area and their details;
2. Assessing the anticipated depth of rock below grade;
3. Gathering as-built information or plans relating to buildings, utilities, and paved roads on the INTEC site;
4. Identifying utilities or abandoned-in-place infrastructure below the surface;
5. Collecting site characterization data for the INTEC site or surrounding areas;
6. Developing a comprehensive business plan that includes designing, financing, permitting, developing, constructing, installing, maintaining, operating, and decommissioning the facility at the end of its mission.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided)

Place of Performance
The work will be conducted at the DOE Office of Environmental Management cleanup site in Idaho.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate a sound understanding of project criteria including experience with business planning related to nuclear fuel recycling. Key personnel must have qualifications relevant to material control and accountability from receipt through processing and waste stabilization.