DOT/NRC RAD WASTE Training
ID: N4215826RC_RAD_WASTE_TrainingType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD GFPORTSMOUTH, VA, 23709-1001, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bc29b9dae9684c76934e49459589f3bf/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), is seeking qualified vendors to provide training services for approximately 20 personnel in Radioactive/Mixed Waste Shipping, as mandated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and related regulations. The training program requires a minimum of 40 hours, including 32 hours focused on DOT regulations, 4 hours on Load Securement, and 4 hours on International Air Transportation Association (IATA) guidelines, with testing included for up to 25 participants. This training is critical for ensuring NNSY's compliance and capability to ship radioactive materials safely, with the training period scheduled from December 1 to December 5, 2025. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities statements and other requested information to Jordan Moore at jordan.e.moore.civ@us.navy.mil by October 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT, as this notice is solely for market research and not a solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jordan Moore
    (757) 396-8359
    jordan.e.moore.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
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    Draft. Statement of Work DoT training.pdf
    The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) requires a service contract for offsite training of approximately 20 personnel in Radioactive/Mixed Waste Shipping. The training, mandated by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Load Securement, and International Air Transportation Association (IATA) regulations (49 CFR, Part 172, Subpart H), ensures NNSY's ability to ship radioactive materials. The vendor must provide at least 40 hours of training, including 32 hours of DOT, 4 hours of Load Securement, and 4 hours of IATA, along with testing, for a maximum of 25 participants. Training must be completed by December 2025 (Period of Performance: 12/1/2025 to 12/5/2025). The vendor is responsible for securing the training venue near NNSY and notifying the government points of contact two weeks prior to the start date. Contractors must adhere to Federal and State OSHA requirements, NNSY OSHE Program Manual, and specific Hazardous Energy Control procedures when on NNSY property. Access to Navy installations requires compliance with the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) or obtaining daily passes. All contractual deviations must be authorized by the Contracting Officer.
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    DOT/NRC RAD WASTE Training
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