Added: Apr 18, 2008 1:31 pm
Title
Technical assistance for review associated with Research and Test Reactors (RTR)
Sources Sought Synopsis
This is a sources sought synopsis. This is not a Request for Proposals. The NRC is conducting a market survey and analysis to determine the range of available contractors that exists and assess their capabilities to assist the NRC with project work described below. The NRC does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or to otherwise pay for the information solicited.
The purpose of this announcement is to provide potential sources the opportunity to submit information regarding their capabilities to perform work for the NRC free of conflict of interest (COI). For information on NRC COI regulations, visit NRC Acquisition Regulation Subpart 2009.5 (http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/contracting/48cfr-ch20.html). All interested parties, including all categories of small businesses (small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) firms, women-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and HUBZone small businesses) are invited to submit a response to the market research questions below and submit the capability information as described below. Submission of additional materials such as glossy brochures or videos is discouraged. Responses are due no later than June 20, 2008. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of the requested information. Telephone inquiries or responses are not acceptable. Facsimile (301-415-5761) or email (jeffrey.mitchell@nrc.gov) responses are acceptable or responses may be mailed to: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Attn: Jeffrey Mitchell, Division of Contracts, MS T-7-I-2, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.
Background
The NRC is responsible for the licensing and regulatory oversight of civilian nuclear power reactors and research reactors in the United States. The NRC implements regulations and develops and implements policies, programs, and procedures pertaining to all aspects of licensing and inspection of these facilities.
Capability Sought
The NRC is seeking to identify commercial organizations capable of providing technical assistance in licensing actions (including license renewal applications) and reviewing of fuel design related to research and test reactors. The commercial organization should have staff that has knowledge and/or practical experience with research and test reactor technology, including areas such as designs, fuels, operations, systems, nuclear physics, health physics, thermal hydraulics, and nuclear engineering sufficient to assess the acceptability of these licensing actions with regards to the guidance and acceptance criteria contained in NUREG-1537, Part 1, Guidelines for Preparing and Reviewing Applications for the Licensing of Non-Power Reactors, Format and Content, and NUREG-1537, Part 2, Guidelines for Preparing and Reviewing Applications for the Licensing of Non-Power Reactors, Standard Review Plan and Acceptable Criteria. These NUREG documents are available at the NRC s Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html, Accession No s. ML042430055 and ML042430048, respectively. With regard to RTR fuel design, the commercial organizations should have staff that has knowledge and/or practical experience in the development, testing, qualification, and design of RTR fuels analogous to NUREG-1313, Safety Evaluation Report related to the Evaluation of Low-Enriched Uranium Silicide-Aluminum Dispersion Fuel for Use in Non-Power Reactors. NUREG-1313 is available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML080950428.
Commercial organizations that are interested in supporting our technical assistance requirements, please address the market research questions below and provide capability information on your staff s qualifications and your firm s corporate experiences and qualifications on similar contracts or efforts. In addition, to provide an overview of your company s capabilities please complete the attached spreadsheet which requires you to complete entries for potentially available qualified candidates. In each of the nine technical areas of expertise, education and computer proficiency, if it applies, enter the candidates relevant years of experience.
Market Research Questions
1. How long has your business been in operation?
2. What type of business is your company (i.e. 8(a), large, etc.)?
3. What is the size of your company in terms of employees and consultants? Provide a breakdown of the mix between the two categories.
4. Do you have dedicated office space in close proximity to NRC Headquarters in Rockville, MD 20852? (If desired, describe any office space alternatives.)
5. Which GSA FSS contracts, if any, do you possess? When do they expire?
6. Has your company effectively established teams in the past such that you could perform scopes of work outside your core competencies? (Describe the types of work and technical disciplines assembled.)
7. List any companies, universities, or government agencies your company plans to perform work for related to civilian nuclear reactors or research and test reactors?
8. Has your company previously faced organizational conflict of interest issues with NRC? How were they resolved?
9. Describe any other information your company deems relevant in supporting the review of licensing actions (including license renewal applications) and RTR fuel design for research and test reactors.
10. Describe tasks you have performed in the areas of reactor licensing, design reviews and/or environmental reviews for the government or commercially?
Please note the page limits for your response:
For questions No. 1 thru No. 9, no more than three pages.
For question No. 10, no more than three pages.
