The US Department of Energy, Savannah River Operations Office is seeking an expression of interest in obtaining Gondola Railcars that may be available for purchase by a private entity. Gondola cars were manufactured by Thrall Car Inc. The Gondola cars were manufactured in 1998-1999, quantity 52, condition of cars is Code 4 - useful. The cars were contaminated by a previous use hauling Uranium contaminated soils. Cars have been idle for ten years and will require brake and other minor repairs in order to be Department of Transportation (DOT) compliant.

Gondola cars will be obtained on an "as is" basis. Based upon a detailed isotopic analysis it has been determined that these Gondola Railcars contain localized areas of fixed depleted Uranium contamination. Interested parties will be responsible for repairs, restricted to Radioactive use, buyer will be responsible for disposition and cost associated with movement from Department of Energy-Savannah River property. Buyers must demonstrate that they possess a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license with the appropriate scope for the type and quantity of the radioactive material intended to be transported.

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