F--Request for Information
ID: DOIGFBO250038Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (F999)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3e873acf89294b62bc47bcfe941d54dd/view
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    The U.S. Department of the Interior, specifically the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the decommissioning of radioactive laboratory and wet lab space at the Upper Midwest Sciences Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This RFI aims to gather insights from qualified entities capable of assisting in the safe handling, surveying, and disposal of areas previously utilized for research involving radioactive materials, particularly Carbon-14. The contractor will be responsible for adhering to a Final Status Survey Plan, conducting necessary surveys, and ensuring compliance with regulatory disposal or decontamination methods. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities and rough cost estimates by June 13, 2025, to aid USGS in its decision-making process for potential future contracting opportunities. For further inquiries, contact Travis Herberholz at therberholz@usgs.gov.

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    Herberholz, Travis
    (000) 000-0000
    therberholz@usgs.gov
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    RAD_RFI_1.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Interior's US Geological Survey (USGS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) focusing on the decommissioning of radioactive laboratory and wet lab space at the Upper Midwest Sciences Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This RFI seeks to gather insights from qualified entities able to assist with the decommissioning process, which involves the safe handling and surveying of areas previously used for research involving radioactive materials, primarily Carbon-14. The document outlines the classification system for areas based on contamination potential and details the required disposal or decontamination methods as per regulatory guidelines. The contractor’s responsibilities include following a Final Status Survey Plan, conducting surveys, and ensuring proper disposal of contaminated materials. The RFI emphasizes voluntary responses and states that information provided will aid USGS in decision-making for potential future contracting. Given the scope, responses may lead to either small business set-asides or full and open competition for contracts. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and rough cost estimates by June 13, 2025, illustrating the legislative procedures surrounding federal contracting and the importance of compliance with safety regulations concerning radioactive materials.
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