Nuclear Explosive Safety (NES) Technical & Management services, including the services of NNSA-certified Senior Technical Advisors (STA’s)   2

Background
The U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Contracts and Procurement Division intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) to Banda Group International, LLC. (BGI) for Nuclear Explosive Safety (NES) Technical & Management services, including the services of NNSA-certified Senior Technical Advisors (STA’s), in support of the NNSA’s Office of Environment, Safety, and Health. BGI historically provided the required services to NNSA through the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program (which it is now graduated from), and it is unique in that it is the only known source that can currently provide the qualified STA’s necessary to meet NNSA’s requirements (STAs are required by DOE Directive to be certified through a combination of training and experience).

Work Details
Description: Nuclear Explosive Safety (NES) Technical & Management services, including the services of NNSA-certified Senior Technical Advisors (STA’s). SOW: Notice Type: Fair Opportunity/Limited Source Justification Authority: 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source Contract Award Date: 01/15/2024 Solicitation Number: 89233123RNA000184 No Task Number – Stand Alone Contract Synopsis: The U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Contracts and Procurement Division intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) to Banda Group International, LLC. (BGI) for Nuclear Explosive Safety (NES) Technical & Management services, including the services of NNSA-certified Senior Technical Advisors (STA’s), in support of the NNSA’s Office of Environment, Safety, and Health. BGI historically provided the required services to NNSA through the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program (which it is now graduated from), and it is unique in that it is the only known source that can currently provide the qualified STA’s necessary to meet NNSA’s requirements (STAs are required by DOE Directive to be certified through a combination of training and experience). This Limited Source Justification is being made available to the public FAR 6.302-1 & FAR 5.203(a). Archive: Remain posted for at least 15 days prior to the solicitation FAR 5.2. Product Service Code: R425 Primary Point of Contact: Tracy CDeBaca 505-845-4711