R--Rail Rate Analysis
ID: 89243224RNE000041Type: Presolicitation
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFIDAHO OPERATIONS OFFICEIDAHO FALLS, ID, 83415, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/205220f85068487bb83cf4457384948e/view
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    The Department of Energy, specifically the Idaho Operations Office, is soliciting expertise for a federal contract focused on rail rate analysis. This opportunity is aimed at acquiring specialized knowledge to address questions related to rail rate analysis, as indicated in the solicitation amendment. Such analysis is crucial for understanding transportation costs and optimizing logistics within the energy sector. Interested small businesses are encouraged to reach out to David M. Hawkes at hawkesdm@id.doe.gov or by phone at 208-526-7446 for further details regarding this total small business set-aside opportunity.

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    Hawkes, David M.
    (208) 526-7446
    hawkesdm@id.doe.gov
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