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99 -- CHARACTERIZATION OF DOE'S SEPARATIONS PROCESS RESEARCH UNIT AT KNOLLS ATOMIC POWER LABORATORY DUE 082198 POC Maria Hernandez (510) 637-1911, Donna Lloyd (510) 637-3525 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Office., maria.hernandez@oak.doe.gov OR donna.lloyd@oak.doe.gov. DESCRIPTION: Potential sources are sought concerning the characterization (Phase I of the possible decontamination and decommissioning) of the Department of Energy (DOE) Separations Process Research Unit (SPRU) located at Knolls Site of the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL) in Niskayuna, New York. DATES: This Notice is effective on the date of publication and will remain effective through August 21, 1998. Responses may be submitted at any time during the 30-day period. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. PURPOSE: The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Environmental Management, is considering the decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) of its Separations Process Research Unit (SPRU). The SPRU is an inactive complex, which consists primarily of two buildings, an underground tank farm, other support facilities, and a series of underground pipe tunnels . The SPRU and associated soil were contaminated as a result of operations conducted by the Atomic Energy Commission in the early 1950's. The complex is currently maintained in safe storage by the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL), which is a government-owned, contractor-operated facility. This is not intended to be a solicitation for proposals. Instead, it is an attempt to obtain information and to identify interested private sector participants in the possible D&D of SPRU. The SPRU was a pilot plant used for developing the processes for extracting both uranium and plutonium from irradiated fuel. The SPRU operated from 1950 to 1954 when it was placed on standby status. As a result of the SPRU operation, soil in the vicinity of the complex became contaminated. The main SPRU complex consists of the G-2 and H-2 buildings, as well as minor ancillary structures. Building G-2 was built to house the SPRU pilot plant. The entire building contains approximately 30,000 square feet of floor space. Building H-2 was primarily built to function as a waste process plant for SPRU. This building contains approximately 27,900 square feet of floor and underground storage area. Building H-2 is connected to G-2 via a large underground tunnel that is 75 feet in length. Since the SPRU shutdown in 1954, major portions of the facility have been maintained in safe storage. These portions contain high radiation areas and radioactive contamination. The contamination consists of both transuranic and long-lived fission products. In addition, some of the office areas and experimental areas have fixed radioactive surface contamination, and some radioactive contamination in the soil. I I. AREAS OF DOE INTEREST. The DOE is seeking potential sources for the characterization (Phase I of the D&D) of the Separations Process Research Unit (SPRU) at the Knolls Site. Potential source documents should be structured to address current experience in performing the work described above. The potential sources must demonstrate a) a minimum of five years experience in large radiological decontamination projects; b) a minimum of five years experience in characterizing radiological and chemical materials; c) a minimum of 5 years experience in managing transuranic materials and long-lived fission products; d) experience in preparing DOE environmental, safety, and health plans for radiological and chemical clean-up; e) experience in preparing documents that comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act; and f) the ability to obtain DOE "L"-level security clearance. III. POTENTIAL SOURCES FORMAT. The length of the Potential Source documents should not be more than 5 pages (double spaced) using 12-point type font. It is left to the responder to determine how best to use the 5 pages; however, it would facilitate review if the Potential Source document is divided into two sections: SECTION 1 -- Summary; SECTION 2 -- Statement of capabilities in the characterization, decontamination, and decommissioning of sites and facilities that are similar in complexity for both radiological and chemical materials. Phase 1 of the project will be the characterization of SPRU. When describing similar work which has been performed, include the name of the site/facility, contract number, and name and telephone number of the Contracting Officer of the site/facility. IV. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. If the Potential Source document contains information that is privileged or confidential and which the respondent does not want disclosed to the public, or used by the Government for any purpose other than this Notice, the respondent should place the following notice on the Potential Source document. "Notice: The data contained in the pages of this Potential Source document have been submitted in confidence and contain trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is confidential or privileged, and such data should be used or disclosed only for purposes of consideration of this response. This restriction does not limit the Government's right to use or disclose data obtained without restriction from any source, including the respondent." The respondent should mark the pages that are considered "Proprietary Information". V. SUBMISSION. Each submittal should consist of 4 copies, one original and three photocopies, and mailed to Maria Hernandez, Contract Specialist, U. S. Department of Energy, Oakland Operations Office, 1301 Clay Street, Room 700N, Oakland, CA 94612-5208. Attachments/appendices will not be considered. The original copy of the Potential Source documents shall contain an original signature. DOE is under no obligation to pay for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of Potential Source documents in response to this Notice. DOE reserves the right to respond or not respond to any portion, all, or none of the Potential Source documents submitted in response to this Notice. Posted 07/21/98 (W-SN226220). (0202)

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