Low Enriched Uranium Storage/Inventory Management   2

Background
The Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) is seeking a contractor for the continued storage and inventory management of 165 metric tons (MT) of Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU). This LEU was produced by down-blending excess Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) and is currently stored at facilities in Columbia, SC and Eunice, NM. The existing storage contract ends in June 2025. The DOE anticipates a follow-on contract to ensure safe and secure storage for national security purposes for up to 20 years.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for:
1. Arranging either book transfer or physical transportation of the LEU from designated DOE facilities.
2. Storing up to approximately 165 MT of LEU in a Government account.
3. Using the unencumbered and unobligated LEU as working inventory while ensuring that 100% of the LEU can be returned to DOE as unencumbered and unobligated upon request.
4. Complying with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and conditions outlined in the Holding Agreement, including delivering LEU in accordance with ASTM specifications.

Period of Performance
The contract will commence on June 22, 2025, and continue through June 21, 2030, with options to extend for three additional five-year periods.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at facilities located in Columbia, South Carolina, and Eunice, New Mexico.