Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration Service Center plans to award a sole source contract to Babcock & Wilcox Company for the processing and recovery of uranium from scrap and other uranium-containing materials. This service supports the Y-12 Central Scrap Management Office, facilitating the reuse of uranium in DOE programs. Babcock & Wilcox is uniquely qualified for this contract, as it is the only commercial firm in the U.S. licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to process uranium and owns the only two licensed uranium recovery facilities in the country. The contract falls under the NAICS code 325188, which covers all chemical manufacturing related activities. This procurement will be awarded without competitive solicitation under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and relevant U.S. Code provisions, emphasizing the unique capability held by Babcock & Wilcox. The notice clarifies that no proposals or solicitations are expected, and any information submitted will be used solely to determine whether a competitive procurement is warranted. The Government does not assume any responsibility for costs incurred in response to this notice, nor does the notice obligate the Government to award a contract. Questions or comments related to the action must be submitted by a specified deadline to the designated contract specialist.