R--AC100 Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 89233125RNA000264Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFNNSA NON-MO CNTRCTNG OPS DIVALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87185, USA

NAICS

Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4375c53313954115b5796ee1aafd5bb0/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Energy, specifically the NNSA Non-MO Contracting Operations Division, has issued a presolicitation notice regarding the intent to sole source for the AC100 Deployment Demonstration related to unobligated LEU enrichment. This procurement aims to facilitate the deployment demonstration of advanced technologies in the field of low-enriched uranium (LEU) enrichment, which is critical for various energy and national security applications. Interested parties can reach out to Raquel F. McCrae at raquel.mccrae@nnsa.doe.gov or by phone at (240) 751-2932 for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    McCrae, Raquel F.
    (240) 751-2932
    raquel.mccrae@nnsa.doe.gov
    Files
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    Draft Statement of Work - DUE AC100.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is initiating the AC100 Deployment Demonstration for Unobligated Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) as part of its Domestic Uranium Enrichment (DUE) program. This program aims to establish a new uranium enrichment capability to support defense mission requirements, particularly for tritium and naval propulsion. The project plans to acquire one to two cascades of 120-machine AC100 centrifuges to produce unobligated LEU, addressing the U.S. government's lack of enrichment capacity since the closure of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in 2013. The project's implementation will unfold in three phases, with Phase 1 focusing on project execution, cascade design, and the production and operational demonstration of the AC100 machines at an American Centrifuge Plant (ACP) in Piketon, Ohio. Key requirements include unobligated machines, production capabilities of up to 4.95% U-235, and regulatory compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The contract encompasses detailed planning and modifications necessary to achieve operational readiness, identifying potential risks and storage capabilities for materials involved. This endeavor reflects a strategic move to bolster national security and ensure a reliable uranium supply for critical needs beyond the early 2040s.
    RFI - DUE AC100.pdf
    The request for information (RFI) outlines the need for a demonstration of the AC100 deployment as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Domestic Uranium Enrichment (DUE) program, which is vital for ensuring a domestic supply of unobligated enriched uranium (EU) for defense-related missions. The initiative stems from the closure of the last government-owned enrichment facility in 2013. The DUE program intends to establish enrichment capabilities by deploying one to two cascades of the AC100 centrifuge technology, focusing initially on a limited early production of low-enriched uranium (LEU). The project will unfold in three phases, starting with the development of a project execution plan and culminating in the successful operation of the centrifuges. The RFI emphasizes the importance of competitive procurement and highlights the government's irrevocable rights to related intellectual property. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements detailing their experience in nuclear material projects, along with their approach to the acquisition strategy. The RFI's submission deadline is February 4, 2025, and aims to collect relevant market information to guide the eventual acquisition process without committing to a contract. Overall, the RFI serves the purpose of gauging interest and ability within the industry to support the critical need for domestic uranium enrichment for national security purposes.
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