Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Atr Ion Exchange Column Fabrication
Deadline: 22 Apr 2026
Posting Date: 26 Mar 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 138502349
Document Ref. No.: INL-26-037
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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INTRODUCTION
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA) Management & Operating Contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) owned Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking an Expression of Interest (EOI) from qualified vendors capable of fabricating a complete Ion Exchange Column Assembly to support operations at the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR). The fabricated system will play a critical role in radiochemical process performance, shielding effectiveness, and facility reliability.
BACKGROUND
INL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory dedicated to nuclear energy, national security, and clean energy innovation. The ATR facility relies on highly specialized purification and shielding systems, which include the Ion Exchange Column Assembly. BEA is requesting vendor capabilities statements for the fabrication of a multi-component assembly that must meet strict nuclear, metallurgical, and structural performance standards. Project-specific INL engineering reports, detailed drawings, structural analyses, and procedural references will be furnished.
The scope of work includes the following:
Fabrication of one complete Ion Exchange Column Assembly, including:
Two stainless steel ion exchange columns
Shield box
Access port covers
Lead shot shielding material
All mounting hardware and handling hardware following detailed drawings and engineering reports
Development of procedures for lead-shot and rigging handling of the completed assembly
The scope of work does not include the following:
Installation at the facility
Interfacing equipment beyond supplied mounting hardware
Overpressure protection of the final assembly
APPLICABLE CODES AND REFERENCES
The fabrication and associated documentation must comply with the following (as applicable to component type):
ASME Section VIII Division 1(2023)
ACI 349-13 (Reinforced Concrete Safety-Related Structures)
ANSI/AISC N690-18 (Nuclear Facility ...
Notice ID: inl-26-037
Department/Ind. Agency: energy, department of
Sub-tier: energy, department of
Office: battelle energy alliance–doe cntr
Inactive Dates: apr 23, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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