March 17, 2022 – The Department of Energy has started its solicitation process for a $120 million multiple‐award contract vehicle to procure technical assistance services for the field sites backed by the Consolidated Business Center of DOE’s environmental management office.

DOE said Wednesday the five‐year contract will use firm‐fixed‐price and time‐and‐materials task orders, including an initial one valued at $10 million for 18 months of support work at the EM‐Los Alamos field office.

Work will include project integration, administrative support, emergency management, waste management, nuclear safety, records management, engineering, training and quality assurance.

The Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action and the West Valley Demonstration Project are also covered by the acquisition program. Link to article

March 16, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) issued a Final Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Technical Assistance Contract for EM Field Sites (Site TACs) multiple‐award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract and for the EM‐ Los Alamos Field Office (EM‐LA) TAC Support Task Order.

The purpose of this acquisition is to provide technical assistance for the Department of Energy’s Field Sites supported by the EM Consolidated Business Center. These sites include the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP), the EM‐LA, and the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project, among other EM Field Sites.

This procurement will be set aside for U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) program participants only. Link to article

March 11, 2022 – The Office of Environmental Management and its prime contractor at the West Valley Demonstration Project completed modifications to a former onsite storage facility to be used for waste operations during the demolition of the Main Plant process building, a priority for 2022.

“The modifications to this facility demonstrate ingenuity and vision to repurpose a facility for future work and save taxpayers money while maintaining our high safety and quality standards,” said Bryan Bower, WVDP director. “The safe completion of projects like this continues to bring us closer towards the future demolition of the Main Plant process building. I am proud of the work of our employees as we continue our cleanup mission at the site.”

Workers had to make several major modifications to this former onsite storage facility so it can be used for waste operations during the demolition of the Main Plant process building. Link to article

March 8, 2022 – EM crews replaced a large culvert along a road at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) where heavy equipment will transport waste containers during the teardown of the Main Plant Process Building.

Starting demolition of that facility is an EM 2022 priority. Crews with WVDP prime contractor CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV) used a 235‐ton crane to place each section of the culvert safely, and an excavator to install the pieces that provide end support for the culvert superstructure.

“The completion of this culvert project was the result of proper planning, teamwork and safe execution from the dedicated individuals who work at the site,” said Paul Fintak, CHBWV subcontractor technical support. “This new culvert will ensure that this roadway remains safe and can handle heavy‐duty equipment for current and future cleanup operations.” Link to Update

March 5, 2022 – EM and its prime contractor CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV) completed the conversion of an onsite office building to a demolition support complex.

This reconfigured facility will support cleanup activities during the demolition of the Main Plant Process Building, an EM priority for 2022.

“The reconfiguration of this former office building will provide support for our dedicated workers who will be directly involved in the demolition of the Main Plant,” said WVDP Director Bryan Bower. “From showers to personal protective equipment, this facility will become an integral part in helping EM continue its mission of reducing legacy risks and lifecycle costs.” Link to article