Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Spent Fuel Cell Shipment(s)
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Solicitation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, for work in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Due Nov 23, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-5), 24 days left.
| Solicitation number | 1333ND27QNB610AMD |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institute of Standards and Technology |
| Office | Dept of Commerce Nist |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230) |
| Product or service code | V112 |
| Place of performance | Gaithersburg, Maryland |
| Posted | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 23, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-5) (24 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Bid documents (5)
- Spent Fuel Cell Shipment 47 KB
- Attachment 1: Statement of Work 46 KB
- Attachment 2: Deliverables from Manufacturer for Standard Lifts - Custom Built 23 KB
- Attachment 3: Applicable Provisions and Clauses 53 KB
- Amendment 2: Questions and Answers Spent Fuel 35 KB
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Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Maryland Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
Amendment 02: See atttached Amendment 02 Q&A for responses to intial solicitation questions received. An additional amendment Q&A will follow with responses to additional questions that are still pending responses. Amendment 01: The response due date has been extended from November 5, 2026 to November 23, 2026.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) owns and operates a 20 MW test reactor called the National Bureau of Standards Reactor (NBSR) located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The NBSR is fueled by 30 highly enriched uranium fuel elements. During the course of a year, the NBSR produces approximately 28 spent fuel elements.
To be in accordance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), NIST is required to transfer its spent fuel to the Department of Energy (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) near Aiken, South Carolina. This requirement is for one base shipment to be completed no later than December 31, 2028, with an option for a second shipment to be completed no later than December 31, 2030. See attached solicitation# 1333ND27QNB610AMD and related attachments for full details.
Contracting contact
- Nina Lin · [email protected]
- Donald Collie · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 484230, a business counts as small if it has no more than $34.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Oct 23, 2026: Solicitation Due Nov 23, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-5)
- Oct 22, 2026: Solicitation Due Nov 5, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-5)