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This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Maritime to identify potential sources capable of transporting, dismantling, demilitarizing, and disposing of the ex-Long Beach CGN 9, including its defueled reactor plants. All work must be performed within the United States. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not commit the government to a contract. Respondents are advised that the government will not pay for any information provided. An industry day is planned for mid-June 2026, which will include a brief and one-on-one sessions. Executive summary responses are due two weeks after the industry day. Formal RFI responses (white papers) are due by July 10, 2026. The government is considering a firm fixed-price contract with performance-based payments for any future award. Respondents are encouraged to provide information on their capabilities, proposed approach, experience, and preliminary risk assessment. Specific questions are posed regarding general project approach, transportation, dismantling, and disposal. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses, managing hazardous and radioactive waste, and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will provide regulatory oversight and inspection services for radiological work. The contractor must provide financial assurances, including a performance bond. Facilities must be located within the United States and capable of handling the vessel. Physical and information security requirements, including safeguarding Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI), must be met. Environmental, safety, and health requirements, including compliance with OSHA policies for shipbreaking operations, are critical. The contractor will be responsible for site restoration to an acceptable radiological condition for unrestricted use and providing a final project report.
The white paper RFI responses are due by 5:00 PM EDT on July 10, 2026. Submissions will be accepted after this date, but late respondents' feedback may not contribute to PAE Maritime's procurement planning.
The bid notice states that the government is considering a firm fixed-price contract with performance-based payments for any future award.
Respondents must be able to demonstrate that they can provide equipment and workforce capable of performing this work. The contractor shall prepare a request to transfer possession of ex-Long Beach and provide it to the NRC for review, including the identity, technical, and financial qualifications of the proposed transferee, financial assurance for decommissioning, description of technical capabilities and experience, competency to manage the project, capability to possess radioactive byproduct material, and financial assurances associated with this project.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention penalties for non-compliance. However, it states that the contractor would be contractually required at no additional cost to the government to implement any corrective actions necessary to resolve NRC identified deficiencies or violations.
The government may request a site visit as deemed necessary.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail disqualification risks. However, it emphasizes the need for respondents to demonstrate capability and compliance with all regulations and requirements.
