ADVANCED REACTORS
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $160 Million in First Awards under Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program
DOE-NE | 10/13/2020
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it has selected two U.S.-based teams to receive $160 million in initial funding under the new Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP). ARDP, announced in May, is designed to help domestic private industry demonstrate advanced nuclear reactors in the United States.
DOE is awarding TerraPower LLC (Bellevue, WA) and X-energy (Rockville, MD) $80 million each in initial funding to build two advanced nuclear reactors that can be operational within seven years. The awards are cost-shared partnerships with industry that will deliver two first-of-a-kind advanced reactors to be licensed for commercial operations. The Department will invest a total of $3.2 billion over seven
years, subject to the availability of future appropriations, with our industry partners providing matching funds.
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Don't forget to register for the upcoming Advancing Alliances: STEM and Workforce Development webinar!
The Advancing Alliances: STEM and Workforce webinar will be held virtually on Thursday, October 29, 2020 12:00 PM to 3:15 PM ET.
ECA will address STEM initiatives as they related to workforce development and training across the nuclear complex.
ECA welcomes Dr. Rita Baranwal, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Nuclear Energy in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as the opening keynote speaker.
Registration is free.
Registration and more information can be found here.
INFRASTRUCTURE
DOE Releases Final Request for Proposal for Portsmouth Infrastructure Support Services
DOE-EM | 10/13/2020
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Final Request for Proposal for the Portsmouth Infrastructure Support Services (Port ISS) procurement. The primary objective of this contract is to perform infrastructure services at the Portsmouth Site. Infrastructure services at the Portsmouth Site include the following: Surveillance, Maintenance, and Repair and Construction/Replacement of Facilities;
Janitorial Services; Grounds Maintenance, Snow Removal, and Pest Control; Roadway Parking and Lot Maintenance; Computer and Telecommunication Services; Fleet Management; Real Property Management; Records Management and Document Control; Safeguards and Security Program Management; Environment Safety, Health, and Quality Program; Training Services; Mail Services; Shipping and Receiving; and Other Activities and Support to DOE. The Port ISS contract ensures that the Department efficiently and
effectively meets all its obligations to protect Special Nuclear Material, other nuclear materials, classified matter, sensitive information, government property, and the safety and security of employees, contractors, and the general public.
The period of performance includes a base period of three (3) years (including a transition period of sixty (60) days), and a two (2) year option period. The total maximum period of performance is five (5) years. This contract is estimated to be worth approximately between $175 million and $225 million over the five-year period of performance. The new contract resulting from this acquisition will replace
the Portsmouth Infrastructure contract, held by Portsmouth Mission Alliance, which is currently set to expire January 14, 2021. There is an option to extend services available on this contract.
DOE anticipates the contract type will be a performance-based contract that is primarily Firm-Fixed Price, which includes Cost Reimbursement (non-fee bearing) contract line item numbers and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) task order options.
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ECA's new site profiles detail DOE's 13 active Environmental Management cleanup sites and national laboratories, highlighting their history, missions, and priorities. The profiles are a key source for media, stakeholders, and the public to learn more about DOE site activities, contractors, advisory boards, and their surrounding local
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