SAM #89233126RNA000335

DOE NNSA Seeks Technical Research, Engineering, and Development Services (TREDS III)

The Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Nevada Field Office is seeking qualified sources for the Technical Research, Engineering, and Development Services (TREDS III) program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nevada Field Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Technical research, engineering, development, and operational support services - Areas of support include: - Nuclear nonproliferation - Environmental monitoring and sampling - Hydrologic science and modeling - Cultural resources management and historic preservation - Community environmental monitoring and public outreach - Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation program support - Multi-state field operations (Nevada, Utah, California) - Instrument maintenance and environmental restoration - Unique or Notable Requirements: - DOE Facility Clearance required - Compliance with Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) regulations - Personnel must have active DOE "Q" or Top Secret clearances - Services span multiple sites, including the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), Tonopah Test Range (TTR), and over 24 community monitoring locations - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are specified; the requirement is exclusively for services - Period of performance is up to 10 years (2-year base period plus four 2-year option periods, with possible 6-month extension)

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: For market research purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a solicitation for a contract. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not pay for any information submitted, nor will it reimburse any administrative or preparation costs incurred by respondents. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought will be solely at the responding party's expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if issued.Department of Energy / National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) and Nevada Field Office (NFO) Project Title: Technical Research, Engineering, and Development Services (TREDS) III.NAICS Code: 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)Product Service Code (PSC): AC22 – National Defense R&D Services; Atomic energy defense activities; Applied Research..Background & ObjectiveThe National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Nevada Field Office (NFO) and the Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) are seeking capability statements from qualified and capable sources to provide technical research, engineering, development, and operational support under the TREDS III program.The scope of this requirement covers technical domains in environment, safety, and health; national security; and environmental restoration and waste management. Work will be executed at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), including the Tonopah Test Range (TTR), and at over 24 community environmental monitoring locations throughout Nevada, Utah, and California.The anticipated contract structure will have a performance period of up to 10 years, commencing from the date of contract award. This includes a 2-year base period and 4 subsequent 2-year option periods.High-Level Requirements (HLRs)Interested parties must demonstrate capabilities in the following core technical and administrative areas:•HLR 1: Security, FOCI, and Clearance Compliance: The ability to maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) Facility Clearance, comply with Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) requirements, and provide personnel with active DOE "Q" clearances (or equivalent Top Secret clearance eligible for immediate reciprocity) prior to award.•HLR 2: Multi-State Field Operations: Logistical, equipment, and mobile staffing capability to support on-site scientific field operations, instrument maintenance, and environmental sampling across multiple states (NV, UT, CA).•HLR 3: Hydrologic Modeling and Regulatory Closure Support: Experience conducting groundwater, vadose zone, and surface water hydrological evaluations, including modeling and forecasting of radionuclide contaminant transport rates to support Federal Facility Agreement and Consent Order (FFACO) milestones.•HLR 4: Community Environmental Monitoring & Public Outreach: Capability to manage the Community Environmental Monitoring Program (CEMP) network, establish radiological sampling standards, and communicate environmental risk data transparently to the public.•HLR 5: Cultural Resources and Government-to-Government Consultations: Experience providing cultural resource services, archaeological reconnaissance, artifact curation, and facilitating formal government-to-government interactions with Native American tribes, State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO), and federal advisory councils.•HLR 6: Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) Diagnostic Support: Systems engineering and diagnostic support to deploy, calibrate, and collect data from specialized physical diagnostics (e.g., seismic, radio frequency, or airborne radionuclide/chemical particulate detectors) in coordination with NNSA Management and Operating (M&O) contractors and DOE National Laboratories.Instructions for Submission:Interested organizations that believe they possess the capabilities to perform this requirement are invited to submit a Capability Statement. The submission must be limited to a maximum of 10 pages (excluding the cover sheet) and must include the following information:Section A: Business Profile Company Name, Address, and Website. Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE Code. Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, and Email). Business Size and socioeconomic status under NAICS 541715 (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, Large Business). State your firm’s current Facility Clearance level and FOCI status.Section B: Capability MatrixFor each of the six High-Level Requirements (HLRs) outlined in Section 4, respondents must provide a direct "YES" or "NO" to indicate technical capability. For every "YES" response, provide a brief narrative (limited to 1 to 2 paragraphs per requirement) describing how your firm has successfully executed these requirements on previous programs.Section C: Past PerformanceProvide up to 3 examples of past performance on active or completed contracts within the last 5 years that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the TREDS III requirement. Include:Contract Number and Contracting Agency/Client.Total Contract Value (represented in USD, e.g., $10,000,000).Brief Description of the relative scientific, research, or engineering work performed.Submission Deadline and Contact InformationAll capability statements must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer at samantha.sartori@nnsa.doe.gov and the Contract Specialist at jessica.lusk@nnsa.doe.gov no later than July 23 at 11:00 AM Mountain Time.The subject line of the email must read as follows: "Response to Sources Sought: NNSA TREDS III - [Company Name]".

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