U.S. Department of Energy, Savannah River Operations Office, Contracts Management Division, P.O. Box A, Aiken, South Carolina 29802

A -- ACTINIDE POWDER TRANSFER SYSTEM POC Sharon M. Campbell, (803) 652-6112 E-MAIL: Click here to contact Sharon Campbell via email, sharon-pmmd.campbell@srs.gov. Westinghouse Savannah River Company, management and operating contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site (DOE-SRS) near Aiken South Carolina, is considering a Request for Proposal (RFP) to acquire an actinide powder transfer system. DOE-SRS is developing a Plutonium Immobilization Project (PIP) that will immobilize surplus plutonium in a ceramic matrix. One PIP process is the removal of incoming powders from a variety of cans and placement into a PIP standard can for further processing. This transfer must be dustless and suitable for operation in a glovebox. A camera inside the system to monitor the powder as it is being transferred is also desired. The actinide powder transfer system requirements include: 1) The incoming cans will vary in diameter from 3.375" (86mm) to 4.61" (117mm), and they will vary in height from 2" (51mm) to 9.1" (231mm). 2) The flange on the standard oxide can that will mate with the dumping system will be 4.25" (108mm) in outside diameter, 2.87" (73mm) in inside diameter, and 0.437" (11mm) thick. It will have 3 pins 0.25" (6.3mm) in diameter protruding from the outside of the flange to accommodate a bayonette type cover. 3) The standard oxide can will be 10.125" (257mm) high. 4) A maximum of 11 lbs. (5kg) of material is expected in each incoming can. 5) The transfer system must be enclosed to contain any dust produced during the transfer to make the system "dustless." A settling time to allow the dust to settle before opening the system is anticipated. 6) A camera that will operate in the dusty environment and will allow the observation of the powder for lumps and foreign material during the transfer process is desired. 7) The system must be suitable for operation in a glovebox with radioactive powders. The system must be remotely operated and allow maintenance, repair and replacement by operators using gloveports. 8) A demonstration of operation with non-radioactive powder at the vendor facility will be required before acceptance and shipping. It is anticipated that the RFP will be released on or about March 17, 2000, and the contract placed on or about May 1, 2000. Each vendor proposal will include a fabrication, demonstration, and delivery schedule. Interested vendors should provide a statement of capabilities including experience in handling radioactive materials. Information provided under this request is not considered an offer. This information will only be used to assist the Government in planning the acquisition. All responses must be received within 30 days from the announcement publication date. Please provide the requested information to: Westinghouse Savannah River Co., ATTN: Sharon Campbell, CPCM, Procurement Specialist, BLDG 730-4B, Aiken, SC 29808. This is not a formal request for proposals. It is a request for expressions of interest and statements of capabilities only. Posted 02/17/00 (W-SN426478). (0048)

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