SOLICITATION NUMBER 387858 “IMMOBILIZED LOW-ACTIVITY WASTE (ILAW) CONTAINER DESIGN OPTIMIZATION STUDY”
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure, LLC (H2C), a contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is requesting proposals for an Immobilized Low-Activity Waste (ILAW) Container Design Optimization Study. This opportunity, identified as SOLICITATION NUMBER 387858, is issued as a Sources Sought notice but functions as a direct request for proposals from small businesses. Proposals are due May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requested work involves an optimization study for the design of Immobilized Low-Activity Waste (ILAW) containers. This effort directly supports H2C’s Prime Contract 89303324DEM000096 with the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of River Protection.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Request for Proposals)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Proposals will only be considered from small business concerns, including Disadvantaged, Women Owned, Veteran Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Non-Alaskan Native American, and HUBZone small businesses.
- Proposal Due: May 4, 2026, 10:30 PM Pacific Time (22:30Z)
- Published: April 2, 2026
- Place of Performance: Richland, WA
Evaluation
Proposals will be reviewed to identify qualified small businesses capable of performing the ILAW Container Design Optimization Study.
Additional Notes
This opportunity is managed by the HANFORD TANK WASTE OPERATIONS & CLOSURE LLC - DOE CONTRACTOR office. For inquiries, contact Kaylea Johnson at kaylea_j_johnson@rl.gov or 509-372-9356.