Technical progress on Phase III of the DOE Pilot Plant program during the period March 1 through May 31, 1980 is described herein. The placement of long lead raw material procurement items was continued and delivery received on many of these items. Coordination requests for quotes (RFQ's) were issued for most of the fabrication items to be procured in the construction phase. These coordination's with potential suppliers will accelerate the final placement of purchase orders. Mechanical equipment certified drawing preparation was continued at the various suppliers of this equipment. A construction bidders list has been prepared and bid package preparation continued. On May 19, 1980 the Phase III construction go-ahead authorization was received from the Department of Energy.