This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought notice only. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (service-disabled veteran owned small business. veteran owned small business, hub zone, 8(a), small disadvantage business, woman-owned, small business, or large business). The North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 812332. and the small business size standard is $47,000,000 average annual revenue over the last three years. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis request. The Government will in no way be obligated to purchase all or part of the items described above, and is providing this information as "general" information only. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Once the Government determines the type of contractor eligibility that will be solicited for this requirement a solicitation will be issued for qualified Offerers to submit a complete proposal for evaluation. The Department of Energy, Richland Operations Office, is issuing this notice to assist in determining the availability of sources for wet wash laundry and decontamination services for regulated Radiological Protective Clothing (RPC), non-regulated items, and respirator face pieces in support of the Department of Energy, Richland Operations Office (RL), Office of River Protection (ORP), and designated Hanford Site contractors located in Richland, Washington. If a solicitation is issued and a suitable number of small business respondents whom can supply responsive offers exist the Department of Energy anticipates it will be set aside for small business and will be awarded as a FFP/IDIQ contract with a one (1) year base period and four (4) one- year option periods. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipmen1, tools, materials, supervision, transportation, and other Items necessary to perform the laundry services. Interested parties must note there is no Government facility available for wet wash laundry decontamination of RPC clothing and a privately owned facility will be the responsibility of the potential offeror. The Contractor shall use commercial nuclear laundry practices while processing the Hanford Site regulated RPC. The non-regulated processing shall meet all standard laundry practices. The respirator face pieces are required to be cleaned to manufacturer's specifications. This service requires the processing of each Closed Loop System (CLS) separately to prevent cross contamination of the various loops or loss of inventory. The Contractor shall be responsible for transporting RPC, non-regulated items. and respirators in a safe and secure manner. The Contractor shall provide and be responsible for the containers, equipment, and vehicles used to transport the laundry service items in compliance with applicable U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. The Contractor will provide daily batch pick-up and delivery at the various users' locations on the Hanford Site. All firms interested in this requirement should notify the Contracting Specialist via email to
[email protected] prior to 6/19/2023 via email with the subject line Sources Sought- 001 . Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses should provide company name, address, point of contact, telephone, and fax number. business size and status (Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), etc.), and must include a capability statement that addresses the company's qualifications and ability to perform as a prime contractor for the work described. Responses should not include proprietary or trade secret Information. This notice is to assist the Department of Energy, Richland Operations Office, in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. A response to this sources sought notice does not result in the respondent being placed on a prospective bidders list or commit the Government to providing a copy of the solicitation. Definitions: Non-regulated laundry: Clothing and other items that are not used with radioactive material or in a radiological work area. Regulated Radiological Protective Clothing (RPC): Clothing used while working with radioactive material or in a radiological work area. Closed Loop System (CLS): Is an area, organization or facility where the regulated, non-regulated laundry and respirator face pieces are picked up and returned. Private Laundry Facility: A privately owned facility capable of handling wet wash laundry and decontamination services for regulated RPC clothing.