How to neutralize effect of cognitive biases on regulatory safety evaluation
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 31310023P0036
- Awardee
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George Mason University UEI EADLFP7Z72E5 Part of The George Mason University Instructional Foundation, Inc.
- Awarding agency
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NRC Central Office
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Obligated
- $149,978
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- HOW to NEUTRALIZE EFFECT of COGNITIVE BIASES on REGULATORY SAFETY EVALUATION Pre-Solicitation · 31310023R0068 · Posted May 9, 2023
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $149,978.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 4 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Fairfax, VA, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Close Out | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $149,978 |
About this award
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) awarded a $149,978 firm fixed-price purchase order to George Mason University on September 26, 2023, for research addressing cognitive biases in regulatory safety evaluation. The contract, which runs through October 31, 2025, supports the NRC's objective to enhance human consistency in risk-informed decision-making by neutralizing the effects of cognitive biases on regulatory safety assessments. This no-set-aside award reflects the NRC's civilian mission to improve the safety and effectiveness of nuclear regulatory processes through evidence-based research and mitigation strategies. The work is being performed at George Mason University's Fairfax, Virginia location.
Under this contract, George Mason University is collaborating with subcontractor RAD Science Solutions to deliver comprehensive research and deliverables including technical reports on bias mitigation methods and their applicability to NRC regulatory activities, a pilot bias mitigation study conducted with NRC personnel, and knowledge elicitation studies to assess current NRC processes and vulnerabilities. The final deliverable is a consolidated report documenting the research findings, a comprehensive transformation plan for implementing validated countermeasures to cognitive bias, implementation requirements, and recommendations for updates to NRC regulatory guidance documents and staff capability development. Monthly technical and financial reporting to the NRC is required throughout contract performance.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Subcontractor not on record | $55,200 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 31310023P0036?
31310023P0036 was awarded to George Mason University by NRC Central Office (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) on September 26, 2023.
How much is contract 31310023P0036 worth?
The government has obligated $149,978 on 31310023P0036.
Was contract 31310023P0036 competed?
The extent of competition for 31310023P0036 was competed under sap. The government received 4 offers.
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