Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Spent Fuel Cell Shipment(s)
Updated
Solicitation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, for work in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Due Nov 5, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-5), 13 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 22, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 5, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-5) (13 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
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.
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