IAEA Exempt Shielding Block Transportation

Background
The purpose of this Sources Sought inquiry is to collect potential bidder's information for a transportation company to transport shield blocks from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to Fermilab, Batavia, Illinois. The SOW attached describes the necessary scope, deliverables, timeline, and other requirements.

Work Details
The scope includes the transportation of shield blocks from Energy Solutions, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to Fermilab, Batavia, Illinois, the requirements of Fermilab, Energy Solutions, and all federal, state, and local regulations. Shield blocks shall be loaded, blocked, and braced according to the Energy Solutions Loading, Blocking and Bracing Plan For Shield Block plan.
Fermilab will offload the shielding blocks at Fermilab. Each load shall include two shield blocks. Shield Blocks are produced from reclaimed steel and their availability is dependent on source material availability and Energy Solutions’ production schedule. Transit time expectation is 24 hours. Delivery to Fermilab, Batavia, Illinois will be accepted between the hours of 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM or 12:30 PM and 13:30 PM Central Standard Time. Preferred delivery day is Thursday however consideration for an alternate day may be made on a case-by-case basis. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license for FRA site access and weapons are not allowed on-site.

Period of Performance
Base Period – 12 months; OPTIONAL YEARS: Year 1 , Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4.

Place of Performance
Transportation of shield blocks from Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois.