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DOE Seeks Regional Staff Support for Nuclear Fuel and Radioactive Waste Transportation Planning

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Nuclear Energy, Office of Storage & Transportation, seeks staff support services to facilitate state engagement for planning the transportation of used nuclear fuel (UNF) and high-level radioactive waste (HLW) across four U.S. regions. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Nuclear Energy, Office of Storage & Transportation - Idaho Field Office manages procurement - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a service-focused opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Staff support for regional state engagement on nuclear fuel and radioactive waste transportation planning - Services include: - Convening and managing regional committees - Supporting policy and shipment planning - Coordinating meetings and technical conferences - Developing public information and communication materials - Assisting with infrastructure assessments and emergency response planning - Maintaining a public website - Providing quarterly progress reports - Supporting travel for state participants - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Collaboration with Tribal governments - Four awards anticipated (one per region: Eastern, Western, Midwestern, Southern) - Eligible applicants: universities, nonprofits, state/local governments - Emphasis on safety, public trust, and coordination with DOE - No cost-sharing requirement - Total program funding up to $6.8 million - Annual budget periods with Go/No-Go reviews - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are requested; all line items are service-based.

Description

This solicitation seeks staff support for regional state engagement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Nuclear Energy, Office of Storage & Transportation. The work involves facilitating engagement between DOE and state government representatives in four specific U.S. regions (Eastern, Western, Midwestern, Southern) to plan for future large-scale DOE transportation of commercial used nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. The program aims to address related DOE program issues impacting states or regions, with DOE anticipating four awards, one per region. The period of performance is from November 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031, with a total program funding of $6.8 million.

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