Disposition of Contaminated Precious Metals

The U.S. Department of Energy is soliciting task order proposals from pre-qualified firms that hold a Basic Ordering Agreement for material disposition under FAR 16.7. The contract involves surface decontamination of approximately 31,660 grams of precious metals, which must be processed and returned to the DOE. The Oak Ridge Operations Office manages vendor pre-qualification and awards these agreements annually, ensuring that only qualified vendors participate in the program. Interested parties are directed to the Oak Ridge Office website for detailed qualification requirements and submission instructions. The contract, titled "Disposition of Contaminated Precious Metals," was posted on March 8, 2002, under solicitation number DOE-SNOTE-020308-001. While specific details such as NAICS codes or exact performance locations are not provided, the administrative point of contact for inquiries is Mario Aguirre, reachable by phone or email. This procurement facilitates the safe handling and return of contaminated precious metals, emphasizing compliance with established federal acquisition regulations and DOE procedural safeguards.