Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Spent Fuel Cell Shipment(s)

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a qualified contractor to package and ship spent‑fuel cells from its Gaithersburg, MD reactor to the DOE Savannah River Site in South Carolina. The work encompasses providing an NRC‑certified transport cask and related loading equipment, developing and executing detailed safety, security, and route plans, and delivering the fuel cells within the contract period. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price with an optional second shipment. Key requirements include NRC certification, compliance with 10 CFR 71.17, and ability to manage specialized nuclear‑material logistics. • Up to 84 spent‑fuel sections per CLIN (base and optional) to be shipped in a single NRC‑approved cask. • Contractor must supply cask, rigging, loading equipment, and develop safety, security, and route documentation. • All work must be performed at NIST’s Gaithersburg facility and completed by 31 Dec 2028 (option by 31 Dec 2030). • No incumbent; evaluation based on technical compliance and lowest price.