DOE responses for RFA #: DE-FOA-0000001
Overview
Buyer
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Energy (DOE) has released a Special Notice providing the second round of responses to questions for RFA #: DE-FOA-0000001. This RFA seeks proposals for a long-term lease of property at the DOE Office of Environmental Management (EM) cleanup site in Idaho for a large-scale demonstration of commercial Used Nuclear Fuel (UNF) recycling. This notice clarifies that while DOE will provide existing site information, the selected entity ("Selectee") will be responsible for site characterization, licensing, permitting, construction, and upgrades. The Q&A was published on June 2, 2026.
Major Clarifications
This document addresses several key areas regarding the RFA:
- Site Information Responsibility: For the "Potential Location" (Figure 1 of the RFA), as-built information for the INTEC site, subsurface infrastructure, and general site characterization data, DOE will provide existing information. However, the Selectee is responsible for all subsequent site characterization activities required for licensing, permitting, construction, and upgrades.
- Inventory Allocation: DOE intends to make some UNF from its Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) available for demonstration, with approximately 3,400 UNF elements currently in storage. DOE reserves the right to select all, some, or none of the applications received.
- Proposal Evaluation: Proposals for the long-term lease will be evaluated based on a sound understanding of criteria including the Business Plan, proposed DOE Gate Review Points, and Material Control and Accountability. The RFA supports Executive Order 14302.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (providing Q&A for RFA DE-FOA-0000001)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Original RFA Response Date: May 28, 2026 (questions for this round were due May 27, 2026)
- Q&A Published: June 2, 2026
Additional Information
For further inquiries, contact Aaron Nebeker at nebekeas@id.doe.gov.