Cincinnati -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought for the Nationwide Low-Level and Mixed Low-Level Waste Treatment Services.

The Office of Environmental Management (EM) is currently in the acquisition planning phase for the potential award for the continuation of Nationwide Waste Treatment Services. The services to be acquired will be performed at various sites nationwide.

The RFI/Sources Sought is seeking to solicit input via capability statements from interested parties with the specialized capabilities necessary to meet all or part the PWS for the upcoming competitive procurement for the Nationwide Low-Level and Mixed Low-Level Waste Treatment Services requirement. Within these capability statements, 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, identifying potential requirements definition and contract alternatives, and identifying appropriate terms and conditions.

Additional information is available at: www.emcbc.doe.gov/SEB/nationwide_lowlevel_mixedlowlevel_waste_treatment