U.S. Department of Energy, Savannah River Operations Office, Office of Procurement and Contractor Human Resources, P.O. Box A, Aiken, South Carolina 29802

SALE OF HEAVY WATER (DEUTERIUM OXIDE) SOL DE-SS09-96SR18559. DUE 040196. POC Carol R. Elliott, Contracting Officer, (803) 725-2191, Jim Folk, Project Manager, (803) 557-3761. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Savannah River Operations Office (SRS), has determined that a portion of its heavy water inventory is no longer required. DOE intends to sell the excess heavy water inventory to the qualified bidder(s) that offers the highest price and best meets DOE's delivery schedule. Approximately 580 metric tons (MT) have been authorized for immediate sale. This water has previously been used in research and production reactors and contains tritium contamination. The tritium levels in the water to be offered for sale range from approximately 2 Curies/liter to 8.5 Curies/liter. The heavy water mole percent ranges from 98.5 to 99.5 percent. Heavy water is an export controlled commodity. The buyer is responsible for obtaining appropriate export licenses if the water is to be shipped outside of the U.S. Therefore, any sale may be contingent upon receipt of an export license. For scheduling purposes, it is DOE's intent that at least 220 MT be received by the buyer prior to October 1, 1996. Another 180 MT shall be received prior to July 1, 1997. The remaining 180 MT shall be negotiable. Alternatives to this schedule may be proposed but may impact acceptance of a proposal. Buyers may bid on smaller quantities than suggested, but DOE shall give preference to offer for larger lots. For purposes of bid preparation, the purchase of heavy water will be F.O.B. origin. Questions may be directed to Carol Elliott, (803) 725-2191, (contractual) or Jim Folk, (803) 557-3761, (technical). Any interested parties shall forward written statements of interest to U.S. Department of Energy, Savannah River Operations Office, Attn: Carol Elliott, Office of Procurement and Contractor Human Resources, P.O. Box A, Aiken, SC 29802. Written statements of interest must be received no later than April 1, 1996. (061)

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