Cincinnati -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought for its Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Stack Demolition project.

The Office of Environmental Management (EM) is currently in the acquisition planning phase for a potential upcoming procurement to perform demolition, decommissioning, and site clearance of the High Flux Beam Reactor (HFBR) and related buildings at the Brookhaven National Laboratory facility on Long Island, New York.

This RFI is being issued to solicit input via capability statements from interested parties with the specialized capabilities necessary to meet all or part of the major elements of scope. DOE is seeking feedback from contractors and other interested parties regarding options for innovative approaches for the performance of the major elements of scope as well as insight into potential contracting alternatives. This market research will assist DOE with identifying interested and capable sources and developing its acquisition strategy. Key market research goals include identifying and minimizing barriers to competition, evaluating small business capabilities, identifying risks, estimating price, evaluating specific methods for performance, and identifying appropriate RFP/contract terms and conditions.

Additional information will be released as the acquisition planning process continues.