Receiving Operations & Property Distribution
ID: INL-25-003Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTRIdaho Falls, ID, 83415, USA

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/95c3db7948a24196a6b8ed8f6e01556d/view
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    The Department of Energy, through Battelle Energy Alliance, is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified subcontractors to provide managed Receiving Operations and Property Distribution (ROPD) services at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) in Idaho Falls. The services will support approximately 6,000 staff and encompass both off-site and on-site activities, with a potential contract duration of up to five years. This procurement is critical for ensuring effective resource management and logistical support within scientific and research environments, requiring subcontractors to demonstrate local presence, compliance with safety standards, and the ability to manage secure logistics. Interested parties must submit their Expressions of Interest to Whitney Fenwick via email by 4:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025, and are encouraged to reach out with any questions regarding the opportunity.

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    Whitney Fenwick
    whitney.fenwick@inl.gov
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    EOI INL-25-003 Property Distribution Services.pdf
    Battelle Energy Alliance LLC (BEA) seeks Expressions of Interest from qualified subcontractors to provide managed Receiving Operations and Property Distribution (ROPD) services at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The services will support approximately 6,000 staff and are expected to cover both off-site and on-site activities for a contract duration of up to five years. Prospective Offerors must demonstrate local presence within 60 miles of Idaho Falls, along with specific facility and personnel requirements. Essential qualifications include the ability to conduct quality inspections, operate compliant material handling equipment, and manage a secure logistics environment. The subcontractor must provide trained personnel, including receivers, commercial drivers with hazmat endorsements, and an operations supervisor. The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest is January 7, 2025. Interested parties should contact Whitney Fenwick for further details, emphasizing the importance of compliance with safety and operational standards as outlined in the document. This RFP aligns with the federal government's ongoing commitment to effective resource management and logistical support in scientific and research environments.
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