Sol_89243222RNE000025 AMENDMENT 6.pdf

SOL 89243222RNE000025

Amendment 6

Section B - Supplies or Services/Prices

DOE-B-2002 COST-PLUS-FIXED-FEE CONTRACT: TOTAL ESTIMATED COST AND FIXED FEE

(OCT 2014)

DOE-B-2013 OBLIGATION OF FUNDS (OCT 2014)

Section C - Description/Specifications

DOE-C-2002 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (OCT 2014)

Section D - Packaging and Marking

DOE-D-2001 PACKAGING AND MARKING (OCT 2014)

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

52.246-2 INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES - FIXED-PRICE. (AUG 1996)

52.246-3 INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES - COST-REIMBURSEMENT. (MAY 2001)

52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES - FIXED-PRICE. (AUG 1996)

52.246-5 INSPECTION OF SERVICES - COST-REIMBURSEMENT. (APR 1984)

52.246-11 HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT. (DEC 2014)

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

52.246-16 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIES. (APR 1984)

DOE-E-2001 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (OCT 2014)

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER. (AUG 1989)

52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK. (APR 1984)

52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION. (JAN 1991)

52.247-48 F.O.B. DESTINATION - EVIDENCE OF SHIPMENT. (FEB 1999)

52.247-55 F.O.B. POINT FOR DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY. (JUN 2003)

DOE-F-2001 DELIVERY SCHEDULE (OCT 2014)

DOE-F-2002 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE - SERVICES (OCT 2014)

DOE-F-2003 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (OCT 2014)

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DOE-G-2001 CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY (OCT 2014)

DOE-G-2002 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (OCT 2014)

DOE-G-2003 CONTRACTOR'S PROGRAM MANAGER (OCT 2014)

DOE-G-2004 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2014)

DOE-G-2005 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (MAR 2019) - ALTERNATE I (MAR 2019)

DOE-G-2006 SUBMISSION OF REQUEST FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS (MAR 2019)

DOE-G-2007 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING (JUL 2018)

DOE-G-2008 NON-SUPERVISION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES (OCT 2014)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

DOE-H-2013 CONSECUTIVE NUMBERING (OCT 2014)

DOE-H-2017 RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL AND CORPORATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(OCT 2014)

DOE-H-2019 DISPOSITION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - FAILURE TO COMPLETE

CONTRACT (JUL 2018)

DOE-H-2033 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2014)

DOE-H-2035 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST MANAGEMENT PLAN (OCT 2014) ... 39

DOE-H-2037 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (OCT 2014)

DOE-H-2047 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND OTHER CLOSURES (OCT 2014)

DOE-H-2048 PUBLIC AFFAIRS - CONTRACTOR RELEASES OF INFORMATION (OCT 2014)

DOE-H-2049 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2014)

DOE-H-2050 INCORPORATION OF SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN - ALTERNATE I

(OCT 2014)

DOE-H-2052 REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF THE

OFFEROR (OCT 2014)

DOE-H-2055 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (OCT 2014)

DOE-H-2056 ANNUAL INDIRECT BILLING RATES (OCT 2014)

DOE-H-2063 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION (OCT 2014)

DOE-H-2070 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2014)

DOE-H-2076 LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS (NOV 2018)

Warranty

Section I - Contract Clauses

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS. (JUN 2020)

52.203-3 GRATUITIES. (APR 1984)

52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES. (MAY 2014)

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT. (JUN 2020)

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES. (JUN 2020)

52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR

IMPROPER ACTIVITY. (MAY 2014)

52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY. (MAY 2014) ... 47

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS.

(JUN 2020)

52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT. (JUN 2020)

52.203-14 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTER(S). (JUN 2020)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO

INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS. (JUN 2020)

52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT. (DEC 1989)

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER.

(MAY 2011)

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT

AWARDS. (JUN 2020)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE. (OCT 2018)

52.204-14 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (OCT 2016)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING. (AUG 2020)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT. (AUG 2020)

52.209-1 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. (FEB 1995)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH

CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT. (JUN 2020)

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS. (OCT 2018)

52.210-1 MARKET RESEARCH. (JUN 2020)

52.211-5 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. (AUG 2000)

52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS - NEGOTIATION. (JUN 2020)

52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE - UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT. (OCT 1997)

52.215-19 NOTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP CHANGES. (OCT 1997)

52.215-23 LIMITATIONS ON PASS-THROUGH CHARGES. (JUN 2020)

52.216-7 ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT. (AUG 2018)

52.216-8 FIXED FEE. (JUN 2011)

52.217-2 CANCELLATION UNDER MULTI-YEAR CONTRACTS. (OCT 1997)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES. (MAR 2000)

52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS

CONCERNS. (SEP 2021)

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. (OCT 2018)

52.219-9 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN. (SEP 2021)

52.219-9 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN. (SEP 2021) - ALTERNATE II (NOV 2016) 61

52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - SUBCONTRACTING PLAN. (SEP 2021)

52.219-25 SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PROGRAM –

DISADVANTAGED STATUS AND REPORTING (JUL 2013)

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION. (SEP 2021)

52.222-2 PAYMENT FOR OVERTIME PREMIUMS. (JUL 1990)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR. (JUN 2003)

52.222-4 CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS - OVERTIME COMPENSATION.

(MAY 2018)

52.222-20 CONTRACTS FOR MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, ARTICLES, AND EQUIPMENT. (JUN 2020) 65

52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES. (APR 2015)

52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. (SEP 2016)

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS. (JUN 2020)

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES. (JUN 2020)

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS. (JUN 2020)

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS

ACT. (DEC 2010)

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS. (AUG 2018)

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES. (MAY 2014)

52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS-

PRICE ADJUSTMENT (MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS). (AUG 2018)

52.222-49 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS-PLACE OF PERFORMANCE UNKNOWN.

(MAY 2014)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS. (OCT 2020)

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION. (OCT 2015)

52.223-3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA (JAN 1997)

52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. (MAY 2001)

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE

DRIVING. (JUN 2020)

52.225-5 TRADE AGREEMENTS. (OCT 2019)

52.225-8 DUTY-FREE ENTRY. (OCT 2010)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES. (FEB 2021)

52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT. (JUN 2020)

52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT.

(JUN 2020)

52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA-GENERAL. (MAY 2014)

52.227-21 TECHNICAL DATA DECLARATION, REVISION, AND WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT-

MAJOR SYSTEMS. (MAY 2014)

52.227-22 MAJOR SYSTEM - MINIMUM RIGHTS. (JUN 1987)

52.227-23 RIGHTS TO PROPOSAL DATA (TECHNICAL). (JUN 1987)

52.228-5 INSURANCE – WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

52.228-7 INSURANCE - LIABILITY TO THIRD PERSONS. (MAR 1996)

52.228-9 CARGO INSURANCE. (MAY 1999)

52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES. (FEB 2013)

52.230-2 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS. (JUN 2020)

52.230-6 ADMINISTRATION OF COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS. (JUN 2010)

52.232-1 PAYMENTS. (APR 1984)

52.232-7 PAYMENTS UNDER TIME-AND-MATERIALS AND LABOR-HOUR CONTRACTS. (AUG

2012)

52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT. (FEB 2002)

52.232-9 LIMITATION ON WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENTS. (APR 1984)

52.232-11 EXTRAS. (APR 1984)

52.232-17 INTEREST. (MAY 2014)

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. (APR 1984)

52.232-20 LIMITATION OF COST. (APR 1984)

52.232-22 LIMITATION OF FUNDS. (APR 1984)

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS. (MAY 2014)

52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT. (JAN 2017)

52.232-32 PERFORMANCE-BASED PAYMENTS. (APR 2012)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT. (OCT 2018)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS. (JUN 2013)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS.

(DEC 2013)

52.233-1 DISPUTES. (MAY 2014)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD. (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM. (OCT 2004)

52.236-23 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTOR. (APR 1984)

52.242-1 NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISALLOW COSTS. (APR 1984)

52.242-2 PRODUCTION PROGRESS REPORTS. (APR 1991)

52.242-3 PENALTIES FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS. (SEP 2021)

52.242-4 CERTIFICATION OF FINAL INDIRECT COSTS. (JAN 1997)

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY. (JUL 1995)

52.243-1 CHANGES - FIXED-PRICE. (AUG 1987)

52.243-2 CHANGES - COST-REIMBURSEMENT. (AUG 1987)

52.243-3 CHANGES - TIME-AND-MATERIALS OR LABOR-HOURS. (SEP 2000)

52.243-7 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES. (JAN 2017)

52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS. (JUN 2020)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (JUL 2021)

52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. (SEP 2021)

52.245-2 GOVERNMENT PROPERTYINSTALLATION OPERATION SERVICES. (APR 2012)

52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES. (APR 2012)

52.246-19 WARRANTY OF SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT UNDER PERFORMANCE

SPECIFICATIONS OR DESIGN CRITERIA. (MAY 2001) - ALTERNATE III (APR 1984)

52.246-20 WARRANTY OF SERVICES. (MAY 2001)

52.246-23 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. (FEB 1997)

52.246-24 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY - HIGH-VALUE ITEMS. (FEB 1997) - ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

52.246-25 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY - SERVICES. (FEB 1997)

52.247-2 PERMITS, AUTHORITIES, OR FRANCHISES. (JAN 1997)

52.247-67 SUBMISSION OF TRANSPORTATION DOCUMENTS FOR AUDIT. (FEB 2006)

52.247-68 REPORT OF SHIPMENT (REPSHIP). (FEB 2006)

52.248-1 VALUE ENGINEERING. (JUN 2020)

52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE). (APR 2012)

52.249-6 TERMINATION (COST-REIMBURSEMENT). (MAY 2004)

52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND SERVICE). (APR 1984)

52.249-14 EXCUSABLE DELAYS. (APR 1984)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS. (JAN 1991)

952.202-1 DEFINITIONS

952.208-70 PRINTING. (APR 1984)

952.215-70 KEY PERSONNEL. (DEC 2000)

952.226-74 DISPLACED EMPLOYEE HIRING PREFERENCE. (JUNE 1997)

952.231-71 INSURANCE-LITIGATION AND CLAIMS. (JUL 2013)

952.242-70 TECHNICAL DIRECTION. (DEC 2000)

52.223-99 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (OCT2021) (DEVIATON)

Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders

52.203-2 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION. (APR 1985)

52.203-11 CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE

CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS. (SEP 2007)

52.204-5 WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS (OTHER THAN SMALL BUSINESS). (OCT 2014)

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. (SEP 2021)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS.

(DEC 2014)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT. (OCT 2020)

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-

REPRESENTATION. (NOV 2015)

52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS. (AUG 2020)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS. (OCT 2018)

52.215-6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. (OCT 1997)

52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS. (SEP 2021) - ALTERNATE I (SEP

2015)

52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS. (FEB 1999)

52.222-25 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE. (APR 1984)

52.222-38 COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (FEB

2016)

52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE. (FEB 2021)

52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE. (FEB 2021)

52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE. (AUG 2018)

52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN

ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN-REPRESENTATION AND

CERTIFICATIONS. (JUN 2020)

52.227-15 REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND RESTRICTED COMPUTER

SOFTWARE. (DEC 2007)

52.230-1 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOTICES AND CERTIFICATION. (JUN 2020)

52.230-7 PROPOSAL DISCLOSURE--COST ACCOUNTING PRACTICE CHANGES. (APR 2005)

952.209-8 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST-DISCLOSURE. (JUN 1997)

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

L.1 CLAUSES

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT. (OCT 2018)

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL (JAN 2017)

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991)

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION. (JAN 2017)

52.215-16 FACILITIES CAPITAL COST OF MONEY. (JUN 2003)

52.215-22 LIMITATIONS ON PASS-THROUGH CHARGES--IDENTIFICATION OF SUBCONTRACT

EFFORT. (OCT 2009)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT. (APR 1984)

52.222-24 PREAWARD ON-SITE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE EVALUATION. (FEB 1999)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST. (SEP 2006)

52.237-10 IDENTIFICATION OF UNCOMPENSATED OVERTIME (MAR 2015)

52.247-6 FINANCIAL STATEMENT. (APR 1984)

52.250-2 SAFETY ACT COVERAGE NOT APPLICABLE (FEB 2009)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

952.219-70 DOE MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM. (MAY 2000)

952.227-84 NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REQUEST PATENT WAIVER. (FEB 1988)

952.233-4 NOTICE OF PROTEST FILE AVAILABILITY. (AUG 2009)

952.233-5 AGENCY PROTEST REVIEW. (SEP 1996)

L.2 OMBUDSMAN

L.3 DOE-L-2001 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS - GENERAL (OCT 2015)

L-4 DOE-L-2002 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS, VOLUME I - OFFER AND OTHER

DOCUMENTS (NOV 2016)

L-5 DOE-L-2004 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS, VOLUME II - TECHNICAL

APPROACH (OCT 2015)

L-6 CRITERION 3 PAST PERFORMANCE

DOE-L-2010 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS, VOLUME II - PAST PERFORMANCE

(OCT 2015)

L-7 DOE-L-2012 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS, VOLUME III - COST OR PRICE

PROPOSAL, CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA NOT REQUIRED (OCT 2015)

L-8 DOE-L-2013 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS (OCT 2015)

L-9 DOE-L-2014 DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OFFERS ARE DUE (OCT 2015)

L.10 DOE-L-2015 OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD (OCT 2015)

L-11 DOE-L-2016 NUMBER OF AWARDS (OCT 2015)

L-12 DOE-L-2017 EXPENSES RELATED TO OFFEROR SUBMISSIONS (OCT 2015)

L-13 DOE-L-2020 SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE INFORMATION (UNRESTRICTED) (OCT 2014) 144

L-14 DOE-L-2022 ALTERNATE BID/PROPOSAL INFORMATION - NONE (OCT 2015)

L-15 DOE-L-2024 NOTICE OF INTENT - USE OF NON-FEDERAL EVALUATORS AND/OR

ADVISORS (OCT 2015)

L-16 DOE-L-2025 INTENTION TO BID/PROPOSE (OCT 2015)

L-17 DOE-L-2026 SERVICE OF PROTEST (OCT 2015)

L-18 DOE-L-2027 NOTICE OF PROTEST FILE AVAILABILITY (OCT 2015)

L-19 DOE-L-2028 AGENCY PROTEST REVIEW (OCT 2015)

L-20 DOE-H-2058 DESIGNATION AND CONSENT OF MAJOR OR CRITICAL SUBCONTRACTS.. 146

L.21 SECTION L ATTACHMENTS

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

M.1 CLAUSES

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS. (JUL 1990)

M.2DOE-M-2001 PROPOSAL EVALUATION - GENERAL (FEB 2019)

M.3 DOE-M-2002 EVALUATION FACTOR - TECHNICAL APPROACH (OCT 2015)

M.4 DOE-M-2008 EVALUATION FACTOR - PAST PERFORMANCE (OCT 2015)

M.5 DOE-M-2009 EVALUATION FACTOR - PRICE (OCT 2015)

M.6 DOE-M-2011 RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF EVALUATION FACTORS (OCT 2015)

M.7 DOE-M-2012 BASIS FOR AWARD (OCT 2015)

Section B - Supplies or Services/Prices

DOE-B-2002 COST-PLUS-FIXED-FEE CONTRACT: TOTAL ESTIMATED COST AND FIXED FEE

(OCT 2014)

(a) This is a hybrid contract with Fixed Price (CLIN 0001) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee type (CLIN 0002) CLIN types. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, facilities, equipment, material, supplies, and services (except as may be expressly set forth in this contract as furnished by the Government) and otherwise do all things necessary for, or incident to, the performance and providing the following items of work: The total price, estimated cost and fixed fee are as follows:

Contract Line Item Number

(CLIN)

Description Total Price Cost Fee Total Cost

0001 Fabrication of Prototype Fortis 8-Axle Railcar and all associated deliverables as described in Section C.3.1 Award Type: Fixed Price

To be inserted

N/A N/A N/A

0001 Instrumented Wheel Sets for Fortis 8-Axle and all associated deliverables as described in Section C.3.2 Award Type: Fixed Price

To be inserted

N/A N/A N/A

0001 Total for CLIN 00001 To be inserted

N/A N/A N/A

0002 Single-car testing and all associated deliverables as described in Section C.3.3 Award Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

N/A To be inserted

To be inserted

To be inserted

0002 Multiple-car testing and all associated deliverables as described in Section C.3.4 Award Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

N/A To be inserted

To be inserted

To be inserted

0002 Total for CLIN 00002 N/A To be inserted

To be

To be inserted

(b) Payment of fee will be made in accordance with 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS

TRANSFER - SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT. (OCT 2018).

(c) In accordance with FAR 16.601(d)(2), the ceiling price for CLIN 0002 is ${to be inserted after the award}. The Contractor shall bear the risks of all costs in excess of the ceiling price.

(End of Clause)

DOE-B-2013 OBLIGATION OF FUNDS (OCT 2014)

Pursuant to the clause of this contract at FAR 52.232-22, Limitation of Funds, total funds in the amount(s) specified below are obligated for the payment of allowable costs and fee.

Contract Line Item Number

(CLIN)

Description Total Price/Cost

Total Obligation

0001 Fabrication of Prototype Fortis 8-Axle Railcar and Procurement of IWS See C.3.1 and C.3.2 Award Type: Fixed Price

To be inserted

To be inserted

0002 Fortis Railcar Single-Car and Multiple-Car Testing see C.3.3 and C.3.4 Award Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

To be inserted

To be

(End of Clause)

Section C - Description/Specifications

DOE-C-2002 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (OCT 2014)

Fortis Railcar Fabrication and Testing

Table of Contents

Table of Contents C.1. Introduction/Background C.2. Contracting Strategy C.3. Scope of Work

C.3.1 Fabrication of Fortis Railcar C.3.2 Instrumented Wheel Sets C.3.3 Single-Car Testing C.3.4 Multiple-car Testing C.3.5 Delivery Location C.3.6 Meetings, Reports, Reviews

3.6.1 Kickoff Meeting 12

3.6.2 Progress Review Meetings 13

3.6.3 DOE Observers 13

3.6.4 Status Reports 13

3.6.5 Deliverables Reviews 14

3.6.6 End of Fabrication Meeting 14

3.6.7 End of IWS Acquisition Meeting 14

3.6.8 End of Single-Car Testing Meeting 14

3.6.9 End of Multiple-car Testing Meeting 15

3.6.10 Conference Attendance 15

C.4. Required Skills/Expertise C.5. Security Considerations C.6. Environmental, Safety and Health Considerations C.7. Quality Assurance Requirements C.8. Period of Performance C.9. Travel/Work Location Attachment A - Transport Cask Characteristics Attachment B - Fortis Design Document Summary Attachment C - Fortis Fabricator and Designer Roles and Responsibilities

C.1 Introduction/Background Under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, as amended, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for disposal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) and high-level radioactive waste (HLW), including associated transportation. DOE anticipates that rail will be the primary mode used for the transport of SNF and HLW due to the size and weight of the SNF containers (known as “casks”), which are certified by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The NRC has approved transport cask designs supplied by various manufacturers. The casks are typically steel cylinders that are either welded or bolted closed. The steel cylinder provides leak-tight confinement of the SNF. The transportation casks that could be used by DOE to transport SNF containers weigh approximately 80–210 tons.

The Association of American Railroads Standard S-2043 (AAR S-2043), Performance Specification for Trains Used to Carry High-Level Radioactive Material, is the technical standard railcars must meet to transport SNF and HLW in compliance with AAR’s interchange standards. DOE intends to use AAR S-2043-compliant railcars to transport SNF and HLW casks in the future. DOE has previously fabricated two prototype buffer railcars, one prototype rail escort vehicle, and one prototype 12-axle cask-carrying railcar (known as the Atlas railcar). These prototypes are currently undergoing testing to confirm they meet the AAR S-2043 standard. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) focuses on the fabrication and testing of one 8-axle cask-carrying railcar only.

AAR interchange rules require use of railcars that comply with AAR standards. The objective of AAR S-2043 is to provide a cask/railcar/train system that supports safe transportation of SNF casks in the railroad operating environment and allows timetable speeds with no restrictions on meets or passes. Also, AAR free/unrestricted interchange is desired to avoid the need for a special agreement by all railroads concerned for railcar handling between participating railroads. There are no 8-axle AAR S-2043-compliant railcars available for DOE to lease for its transport needs; therefore, new 8-axle railcars will be required to transport SNF and HLW on the U.S. rail network at standard commerce rail speeds. A DOE contractor (referred to as the “Fortis designer of record” in this document) has completed the design of an 8-axle cask-carrying railcar (henceforth referred to as the “Fortis” railcar). The AAR Equipment Engineering Committee (EEC) approved proceeding to fabrication of a prototype Fortis railcar in February 2021.

The purpose of this PWS is to fabricate a prototype Fortis railcar, to conduct railcar testing required by AAR S- 2043, and to receive railcar approval to operate the Fortis railcar from the AAR-EEC. The AAR EEC-approved1 design for the Fortis railcar will be provided to the prospective offerors by DOE as part of the RFP, along with the associated documentation. Offerors will be responsible for procuring S-2043 fabrication and testing documentation from AAR. The Fortis railcar prototype must comply with AAR’s Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices, including AAR S-2043. To verify the most current version of the Manuals or purchase the Manuals, use the AAR website https://aarpublications.com.

Each Fortis railcar is expected to carry one SNF transport cask at a time. The lifetime of a Fortis railcar is assumed to be 50 years. It is anticipated that the operating train consist for transporting SNF or HLW will be comprised of two locomotives, two buffer railcars, one to seven cask-carrying railcar(s), and one escort railcar.

This contract’s PWS only includes activities to fabricate and test the AAR S-2043-compliant Fortis railcar design. DOE does not plan to develop any new locomotives and expects the railcars to be transportable by standard freight locomotives.

DOE anticipates that this work scope will include the following:

1 Throughout this document, “AAR conditional approval” or “AAR approval” means approval by the AAR EEC for compliance with the AAR S-2043 standard.

8-axle Fortis railcar prototype fabrication Instrumented Wheelset (IWS) fabrication (or procurement), calibration, and associated electronics/data collection equipment Single-car testing (AAR S-2043, Section 5) Multiple-car testing (AAR S-2043, Section 6, DOE will supply S-2043 buffer and escort railcars) Test reports (AAR S-2043, Section 7) Post-test analysis (AAR S-2043, Section 8) Final report (AAR S-2043, Section 9) Submission of testing results to the AAR EEC Receipt of the AAR EEC’s conditional approval for the Fortis railcar

C.2 Contracting Strategy

The scope of work for this procurement is divided into two CLINs comprising four major tasks. The first task of CLIN 0001 is fabrication of the Fortis railcar. The second task of CLIN 0001 which will run concurrently with the first task, is fabrication or procurement of the calibrated IWS to be used in the railcar testing. The third task of CLIN 0002 is the execution of the single-car Fortis testing and the fourth task of CLIN 0002 is multiple-car Fortis testing. The contract type to be used for the fabrication of the Fortis railcar and the IWS acquisition will be firm fixed price. The contract type to be used for the single-car and multiple-car testing will be cost plus. The specific details for the work tasks are described in the sections below.

C.3 Scope of Work

The fabrication of the prototype Fortis railcar shall be done in accordance with the Government Furnished Information (design) approved by AAR’s EEC. “The contractor” refers to the awardee for this scope of work, including fabrication, testing, and IWS acquisition activities. The contractor shall use standard, commercial off-the-shelf components to the maximum extent practicable to fabricate the Fortis railcar. The contractor shall develop a Railcar Fabrication Work Plan (RFWP) and a Railcar Testing Work Plan (RTWP). The RFWP and RTWP should each identify the objectives, technical approach, activities, deliverables, overall schedule, and organizational structure and resources required to accomplish each task required to successfully perform this Performance Work Statement. Additionally, the RFWP and RTWP will be used as a project monitoring/status tool and are to be maintained for the duration of the respective Fortis project tasks. Each offeror will provide a RFWP and RTWP as a part of their proposal to describe the offeror’s project approach.

The contractor shall provide all labor and materials necessary to accomplish this work scope except as otherwise noted in this Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall designate a Project Manager as the section personnel for this effort. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government Furnished Information (GFI) and the services of the designer of record are as specified in the PWS and applicable contract clauses.

Third party inspection of Fortis fabrication and testing activities/reports will be conducted and funded by the DOE separately from this contract. The contractor shall accommodate the third party inspections, as requested.

The single-car testing will involve the testing of one prototype Fortis railcar for the transport of High-level Radioactive Material (HLRM). The multiple-car testing will involve the testing of one prototype Fortis railcar in a configuration with two buffer railcars and one escort railcar for the transport of HLRM. The single-car and multiple-car testing shall be done in accordance with AAR Standard S-2043.

If execution of the testing tasks reveals any need for railcar design modifications, the contractor will coordinate with the Fortis designer of record to modify the design as necessary to obtain approval of the railcar designs from the AAR Equipment Engineering Committee (EEC). The Fortis designer of record will remain under a government contract throughout the duration of the fabrication and testing tasks and will be available to provide information, details, and engineering/drafting services to support potential design modifications as applicable (See Attachment C for roles and responsibilities for changes to designs, specifications, modeling and analyses).

The services identified in Attachment C provided by the designer of record to the contractor are at no cost to the contractor. All other activities and associated costs are the responsibility of the contractor.

The principal deliverables resulting from this contract will include:

Fabrication of one prototype Fortis railcar Acquisition of four instrumented, calibrated wheel sets (two pair) and associated electronics/data collection equipment compatible with the Fortis railcar Single-car tests and documentation of the prototype Fortis railcar suitable for submission to the

AAR-EEC

Multiple-car tests and documentation of the prototype Fortis railcar suitable for submission to the

AAR-EEC, within the consist of existing buffer and escort railcars

DOE will take ownership of the deliverables and final Fortis railcar resulting from this contract.

C. 3.1 Fabrication of Fortis Railcar

The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all management, supervision, personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to fabricate the Fortis railcar. The contractor shall be responsible for the fabrication of a Fortis railcar prototype in accordance with the Government Furnished design approved by AAR’s EEC. The list of GFI provided in support of the fabrication and testing effort is listed in Attachments A and B to this PWS. The contractor is responsible for producing a complete set of as-built drawings and any additional design drawings or specifications needed for fabrication beyond those produced in the design phase.

All design changes will be coordinated with the Fortis designer of record. DOE, or a designated representative, reserves the right to verify that fabrication is completed according to the design and/or require a certificate of conformance.

The contractor shall provide the following deliverables associated with the fabrication of the Fortis railcar:

Prototype 8-axle cask railcar (Fortis railcar);

A set of as-built drawings and inspection reports depicting the fabricated configuration of the Fortis railcar;

Any additional design drawings or specifications needed for fabrication beyond those produced in the design phase;

A listing of all procured parts necessary to complete assembly of the prototype railcar including cut sheets, part numbers, specifications, vendors, etc.;

All operations and maintenance manuals, including preventative maintenance information;

Spare parts list including long-lead items and quantities identified necessary for the long-term use of the

Fortis railcar; and A final estimate of how long (e.g., number of hours, and/or miles) the railcar can operate between maintenance intervals as well as over the useful life of the railcar.

In addition to providing the actual prototype railcar, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) one electronic copy of all deliverables.

After completion of fabrication, the contractor will deliver the prototype Fortis railcar to the identified testing facility for railcar testing as required by S-2043. As part of the fabrication task (CLIN 0001), the contractor is responsible for all aspects of the packaging, transportation, receipt, storage, preparation, and readiness for the testing task of the Fortis railcar. Readiness for testing includes installation of the IWS on the Fortis railcar.

The contractor shall ensure the Fortis railcar has completed fabrication and final inspection prior to delivery to the testing facility. Any manufacturing defects noted during testing and afterwards (as defined by the warranty period in Sections H and I) will be the responsibility of the contractor.

There is no Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) provided for the railcar fabrication task.

C. 3.2 Instrumented Wheel Sets (IWS)

The contractor shall procure the needed Fortis railcar IWS and associated signal processing electronics under this task. IWS are required for single-car and multiple-car testing. Experience has shown that there are limited providers for IWS fabrication and calibration, which may require approximately one year lead-time to acquire.

To ensure the timely planning and delivery of the IWS, they are included as a separate task deliverable. It is anticipated that the AAR EEC will require 4 IWS on the Fortis railcar for single-car tests. Four (38 inch diameter) IWS will be used for the Fortis railcar with all four (4) IWS on a single end of the railcar. These same wheel sets will need to be utilized on the Fortis railcar for the multiple-car testing. The contractor will be responsible for procuring and installing the needed IWS and signal processing electronics and ensuring that they are available for use at the conclusion of fabrication and whenever necessary.

The deliverables under this task shall include:

Four calibrated IWS and related electronics, suitable for performing all the tests associated with single-car and multiple-car testing.

As part of this IWS task (CLIN 0001), the contractor is responsible for the delivery of these four calibrated IWS to the test facility, including all aspects of the packaging, transportation, receipt, and storage of the IWS at or near the testing facility in readiness for installation on the Fortis railcar for the testing tasks. Note: Delivery of the IWS may be done in conjunction with the railcar delivery.

There is no Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) provided for this IWS acquisition task.

C. 3.3 Single-Car Testing

The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all management, supervision, personnel, materials, the use of necessary locomotives, instrumentation, operating supplies, facility access and use of GFE necessary for accomplishment of the single-car testing. The Fortis railcar will be tested to demonstrate compliance with AAR S-2043 when carrying representative test weights (lightest and heaviest cask weight) that represent the minimum and maximum weight range for the casks identified in Attachment A of this PWS, and the empty Fortis railcar. During transport, a transportation cask must rest on a cradle, often called a skid, on top of the Fortis railcar deck, therefore testing will include consideration for the cradles.

DOE will provide GFE test loads to simulate cask and cradle payloads. In the event a buffer railcar is required for the single-car testing, a GFE buffer railcar with IWS is also available. This GFE and associated documentation is available from previous DOE railcar testing activities at the Transportation Technology Center. GFE test loads for the Fortis railcar testing includes ballast loads, test load cradles, and end stops. The loads include a minimum test load, a maximum test load, test load cradles, and a set of test load end stops with designs simulating the dynamics of required test payloads per AAR S-2043 requirements and preliminary design analysis.

The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary certificates of conformance, inspection requirements and reports for these test loads. Note the test loads will be used in both the single-car and multiple-car testing.

The contractor will be responsible for:

Identifying a suitable facility to conduct railcar testing, securing facility access, and payment of any user fees;

Interfacing with all parties necessary to ensure the availability of needed testing equipment, primarily IWS, locomotive(s), and one instrumentation railcar as required for single-car testing at the test location;

Assuring all necessary GFE is available to support testing. Transporting the test loads (and buffer railcar if needed) from the Transportation Technology Center, near Pueblo, Colorado to the testing site, if required;

Performing single-car tests necessary to show compliance with AAR S-2043;

Documenting single-car tests;

Specifying and carrying out design modifications necessary to meet AAR S-2043 based on single-car test results;

Comparing computational dynamic analyses results with the physical test results and performing any additional analyses necessary to meet AAR S-2043 requirements. If desired, the Fortis designer of record can provide computer files from the railcar design activities to support the dynamic analyses.

However, the contractor will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and validation of any computational modeling, whether the contractor generates their own modeling files or chooses to receive them from the designer of record; and

Obtaining AAR conditional approval of the Fortis railcar based on single-car testing.

The contractor will be responsible for preparing any needed test plans, schedules, and procedures and providing the same to DOE for information. Activities and tests included in the testing task are described in greater detail below.

Performance and Documentation of Single-Car Tests

The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all management, supervision, personnel, materials, the use of necessary locomotives, instrumentation, operating supplies, facility access and use of GFE necessary for accomplishment of the single-car testing. Single-car testing is to include testing requirements of AAR standard S-2043, Performance Specification for Trains Used to Carry HLRM, Section 5, Single-Car Tests, including the following specific testing activities to be performed by the contractor:

Vehicle characterization tests (AAR S-2043, Section 5.1) Nonstructural static tests (AAR S-2043, Section 5.2) Static brake tests (AAR S-2043, Section 5.3) Structural tests (AAR S-2043, Section 5.4) o Note: Securement system test (Section 5.4.7) is not included as analysis will be used to verify the securement system during dynamic modeling. Physical testing of the cask cradles is not required by the AAR EEC and is outside the scope of the single-car testing.

Dynamic tests (AAR S-2043, Section 5.5) Additional tests (AAR S-2043, Section 5.6) – If required by EEC.

Post Test Analysis and Reports (AAR S-2043, Sections 8.0 and 9.0)

The contractor will be responsible for technical and fabrication questions, railcar adjustments and modifications that may be required during single-car testing. The contractor will also arrange for an AAR approved review of the railcar’s testing results to be performed per S-2043. Subsequent to the third-party review, the contractor, on behalf of DOE, will submit the single-car test reports to the AAR EEC for conditional approval of the Fortis railcar. Per S-2043, Section 5.0, all tests and subsequent data analysis must be witnessed by a qualified AAR observer.

The deliverables under single-car testing shall include, in accordance with S-2043 Section 7.0:

Single-car test plan, schedule, test procedures (for information);

A Fortis railcar single-car test report;

Computer modeling/simulation input and output files for any dynamic analyses that are revised during single-car testing;

Post-Test Analysis (Section 8.0) and Final Report (single car testing portion) (Section 9.0); and AAR conditional approval for the Fortis railcar.

The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) one electronic copy of all deliverables, as applicable.

C. 3.4 Multiple-Car Testing

The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all management, supervision, personnel, materials, the use of necessary locomotives, instrumentation, operating supplies, facility access and use of GFE necessary for accomplishment of the multiple-car testing. The railcar consist supporting the prototype Fortis railcar testing will be comprised of one buffer railcar, followed by one Fortis railcar, another buffer railcar, and then one escort railcar on the end. The test loads, buffer railcars, and escort railcar are GFE for this task. One buffer railcar is equipped with existing sets of IWS (GFE) as well as the standard wheelset to be used on the railcar at final delivery. The consist will be tested to envelope compliance with AAR S-2043 when carrying each of the casks identified in Attachment A of this PWS. The contractor shall provide locomotives, as needed for the multiple-car testing.

The contractor will be responsible for:

Interfacing with all parties necessary to execute necessary procurements;

Ensuring the availability of needed facilities and testing equipment, GFE including buffer and escort railcars (the Fortis railcar IWS and test loads used for single-car testing will be available for multiple-car testing), perform multiple-car tests necessary to show compliance with AAR S-2043, and documenting such tests;

Specifying and carrying out design modifications necessary to meet AAR S-2043 based on multiple-car test results;

Comparing dynamic analysis results obtained during prototype design with the test results obtained and performing any additional analysis necessary to meet AAR S-2043 requirements;

Obtaining AAR conditional approval of the Fortis railcar as part of an assembled consist based on multiple-car testing;

Providing final as-built drawings of the Fortis railcar;

Transporting the GFE IWS, buffer railcars, escort railcar, and any associated equipment from the

Transportation Technology Center, near Pueblo, Colorado to the testing site, if required; and Reconfigure for end use the Fortis cask railcar and buffer railcar by removal/replacement of IWS with standard wheel sets.

Activities and tests included in the multiple-car testing phase are described in greater detail below.

Performance and Documentation of Multiple-car Tests

The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all management, supervision, personnel, materials, the use of necessary locomotives, instrumentation, operating supplies, facility access and use of GFE necessary for accomplishment of the multiple-car testing. GFE test loads for the Fortis railcar testing includes ballast loads, test load cradles, and end stops. Other GFE for the multiple-car testing includes two buffer railcars (one with IWS), an escort railcar and System Monitoring Equipment.. Multiple-car testing includes testing requirements of AAR standard S-2043, Performance Specification for Trains Used to Carry HLRM, Section 6, Multiple-car Tests, including the following specific testing activities to be performed by the contractor:

Dynamic tests at the controlled test site (AAR S-2043, Section 6.1) System monitoring tests (AAR S-2043, Section 6.2) Revenue service tests (AAR S-2043, Section 6.3) Post Test Analysis and Reports (AAR S-2043, Sections 8.0 and 9.0)

The contractor will be responsible for technical and fabrication questions, railcar adjustments and modifications that may be required during multiple-car testing. The contractor will also arrange for an AAR approved review of the multiple-car testing results to be performed. Subsequent to the third-party review, the contractor, on behalf of DOE, will submit the multiple-car test report to the AAR EEC for conditional approval of the Fortis railcar as a result of testing with buffer railcars, and escort railcar assembled as a consist. Per S-2043, Section

6.0 all tests and subsequent data analysis must be witnessed by a qualified AAR observer.

The deliverables under the multiple-car testing phase shall include:

Multiple-car testing test plan, schedule, test procedures (for information);

A multiple-car test report;

Computer modeling/simulation input and output files for any dynamic analyses that are performed during multiple-car testing;

Post-Test Analysis (Section 8.0) and Final Report (multiple-car testing portion) (Section 9.0);

A complete set of technical specifications and procedures for all special processes needed to complete fabrication and assembly (i.e., welding, heat treatment, etc.) if revisions are applicable after either single-car or multiple-car testing;

A complete listing of all railcar adjustments and modifications that were required during single-car and multiple-car testing, including the sources of any new components. Custom-built components shall be annotated as such, and if required, the contractor will provide drawings or specifications necessary to manufacture the items if revisions are applicable after either single-car or multiple-car testing;

Operation and Maintenance information, including attention given in the design for reliability, maintainability, and quality assurance requirements if revisions are applicable after either single-car or multiple-car testing;

A complete set of as-built drawings and inspection reports depicting the final configuration of the Fortis railcar;

A description of any problems with the escort railcar or buffer railcars and suggested design modifications to allow this car to meet the multiple-car consist requirements of S-2043;

AAR conditional approval for the assembled consist (buffer railcars, Fortis railcar and escort railcar);

and

Reconfigure for end use the Fortis cask railcar and buffer railcar by removal/replacement of IWS with standard wheel sets.

The contractor shall provide the COR one electronic copy of all deliverables, as applicable.

In accordance with Section C.3.5, the contractor shall deliver the Fortis railcar, all IWS, test loads, buffer railcars, escort railcar and associated equipment to a location to be specified by DOE at the conclusion of this testing task. The location for delivery is presently undefined, but will be specified by DOE prior to contract conclusion. Final delivery of this hardware to the specified location shall be planned and budgeted as a part of this multiple-car testing task.

C. 3.5 Delivery Location

See Section F of the contract for final delivery information and location(s). Upon completion of all fabrication, testing and inspections, the contractor shall deliver the Fortis railcar, test loads, all IWS, buffer railcars, escort railcar, and associated equipment to the location specified by DOE.

C. 3.6 Meetings, Reports, Reviews

C. 3.6.1 Kickoff Meeting

The contractor will attend a team kickoff meeting in Washington, D.C., to discuss scope, schedule, and to explain the contractor’s approach to completing the PWS. This meeting will be scheduled within three weeks of contract award. The contractor’s main point of contact for this contract should attend this meeting, and the contractor may bring up to four additional key staff.

C. 3.6.2 Progress Review Meetings

The contractor, COR, and DOE federal lead will participate in monthly, or as needed, progress review meetings via teleconference to address potential issues in a timely manner and to facilitate moving forward on the PWS.

These calls will start four weeks after the Kickoff Meeting and may continue for the duration of the contract, although the timing and frequency may be changed at the discretion of the COR. During these meetings, the contractor may present project technical progress, cost, and schedule status for each phase executed. The contractor shall identify existing or anticipated problem areas for each task (including impacts); and discuss corrective actions.

C. 3.6.3 DOE Observers

DOE may send one or more observers to witness the fabrication and testing at various points. The contractor shall keep the COR updated on status of fabrication and testing to allow for observers to attend these activities.

DOE will coordinate any observers with the contractor to ensure that the observers do not hinder progress of the fabrication or testing. DOE providing observer(s) does not relieve the contractor of responsibilities for independent third-party review and AAR observers.

C. 3.6.4 Status Reports

On a monthly basis, the contractor will submit a brief written status report. The status report shall be issued in coordination with the progress review teleconferences. The status report shall include, but is not limited to, the following information:

Project manager’s narrative highlights and status assessment regarding technical progress for executed project phase.

Schedule and cost input that provides cost/schedule data for measuring performance. Progress and any changes in the latest revised estimate shall be included in the cost performance report with variance explanations.

Issues/concerns (cost, schedule, technical), recommended resolution, and progress toward resolution.

C. 3.6.5 Deliverables Reviews

DOE will own the rights to all designs and associated manuals, reports, etc. produced under this contract and shall be free to use them in an unrestricted manner.

Deliverables requiring a review by DOE shall be submitted to the DOE for review and comment on or before the contract deliverable due date identified in Section F. DOE will normally submit comments to the contractor on contract deliverables no later than five weeks after each due date. The contractor will be required to address any comments and submit final deliverables within three weeks of receiving DOE’s comments.

C. 3.6.6 End of Fabrication Meeting

Upon completion of all fabrication deliverables, the contractor shall brief DOE on all the activities of the fabrication task including any lessons learned from the prototype fabrication activities. It is anticipated that this briefing will occur in Washington, D.C., and will occur after delivery of the prototype railcar and the deliverables listed above. The schedule for this briefing will be coordinated through the COR.

C. 3.6.7 End of IWS Acquisition Meeting

Upon completion of all IWS acquisition deliverables, the contractor shall brief DOE on all the activities including any lessons learned from the IWS task. It is anticipated that this briefing will occur as part of the Fortis railcar fabrication briefing in Washington, D.C., and will occur after deliverables listed above are provided. The schedule for this briefing will be coordinated through the COR.

C. 3.6.8 End of Single-Car Testing Meeting

The contractor will coordinate with the COR to schedule and attend a meeting at the end of single-car testing, similar to the Kickoff Meeting, either in Washington, D.C. or at the testing facility location, if available. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss scope, schedule, lessons learned, and to explain the contractor’s approach to completing the rest of the project. This meeting will be scheduled within three weeks of the completion of single-car testing and the related deliverables. The contractor’s main point-of-contact for this contract should attend this meeting, and the contractor may bring up to four additional key staff.

C. 3.6.9 End of Multiple-car Testing Meeting

The contractor will coordinate through the COR to schedule and attend a meeting at the end of multiple-car testing, similar to the single-car testing meeting, either in Washington, D.C. or at the testing facility location, if available. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss any remaining scope, schedule, lessons learned and to explain the contractor’s approach to completing and closing out the project. This meeting will be scheduled within three weeks of the completion of multiple-car testing and all required deliverables (except final delivery described in C.3.5). The contractor’s main point of contact for this contract should attend this meeting, and the contractor may bring up to four additional key staff.

C. 3.6.10 Conference Attendance

The contractor will attend one technical conference per year to support the DOE’s presentations related to this project.