Attachment D - Sample TO 1 SOW (Nuclear Disablement and Elimination).docx

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR EXPERT CONSULTATION AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR ELIMINATION AND DISABLEMENT OF A NUCLEAR REACTOR AND RELATED SITES – Task Order 1

Background The Office of Non-proliferation and Disarmament Fund’s (NDF) role is to supplement US diplomatic efforts to promote bilateral and multilateral nonproliferation and disarmament activities through the development, execution and implementation of selected projects in other countries. Due to the impending immediate proliferation threat, when a potential host country provides the opportunity for the United States’ Government to help with the removal; destruction; or otherwise disabling of dangerous weapons systems, the NDF must respond promptly. Therefore, the NDF must possess the capability to provide necessary intervention and assistance with little advance notice, without Western standard worksites or accommodations, and without a guarantee of privileges and immunities for government or contractor personnel in country. Accordingly, these circumstances and conditions have resulted in the need for the award of Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts against which task orders may be issued that equips the NDF with the capability to seize the opportunity to assist potential host countries promptly. Additionally, a critical consideration for all prospective sources is that the US Department of State will not indemnify a Contractor for any losses due to third party claims.

Purpose The purpose of this proposed sample task order is to provide NDF expert consultation and specialized services required in order to assist the Government of a South East Asian nation in the elimination/destruction and/or disablement of a 5MW(e) Reactor, radiochemical laboratory, fuel rod fabrication facility, and cooling tower.

Scope The services of this proposed sample task order will include performance of the tasks set forth below pursuant to the terms, conditions and scope of the basic IDIQ contract.

Requirements The contractor shall perform the following tasks:

1. At the direction of the government, within 24-48 hours, travel to the designated site to perform a survey of the site; prepare an inventory of the facility, including all areas to be eliminated, disabled, and/or contained. Additionally, the contractor shall perform a thorough analysis of the work deemed necessary to fulfill the requirements of the SOW for this Task Order. This shall entail providing a comprehensive report on the anticipated scope of the effort necessary to complete the proposed destruction or disablement of the facility that contains the following data:

a. The various alternative methods and options available for destruction or disablement of the 5MW(e) Reactor, the radiochemical laboratory, the fuel rod fabrication facility, and the cooling tower. This will include the associated risks for each option and a projected timeframe for completion of the options proposed.

b. The proposed technical approach to be utilized based on the 5MW(e) reactor with supporting rationale and analyses of options and strategies, including a discussion of the relative advantages and disadvantages of each option; relative cost, performance, and schedule considerations; risk factors and potential mitigation.

c. The need for any specialized training and the proposed curriculum.

2. Prepare and submit a detailed, comprehensive proposal separated into two volumes. Volume 1 – the Technical Proposal and Volume 2 – the Cost Proposal.

a. Volume 1, Technical Proposal shall contain no cost information. This document shall provide all information necessary to explain the Contractor’s approach to fulfilling the requirements of this SOW and the anticipated period of performance to complete all work specified.

b. Additionally, Volume 1, the technical proposal shall contain a detailed comprehensive implementation plan for the destruction, demilitarization, or removal of the missiles and associated materials with complete and fully supported implementation strategies and options that includes

i. Time schedules along with the proposed staff and experts that will be utilized who must possess the appropriate skills, knowledge and abilities to fulfill the requirements of the SOW for this sample task order and in conformance with the SOW of the basic IDIQ contract

ii. Any specialized training deemed necessary

iii. Clearing the destruction site(s) of any residue, metal scrap or other hazardous materials by removing and properly disposing of upon completion of the disposal process

iv. Providing oversight and technical assistance in all areas such as logistical arrangement for procurement of packing materials, method and site destination for transporting the material for a period as directed by the NDF, including specialized equipment; radiological capability; protective gear; medical needs; site (s) perimeter security measures and nuclear and radiological experts and local travel arrangements/needs in-country.

3. Volume 2 – Cost/Price Proposal- Cost/pricing information shall be contained in Volume 2 only.

a. The Contractor shall detail the labor categories that it anticipates using in performance of the task order, the number of hours of each labor category proposed, a comprehensive listing of all materials and equipment it anticipates using, the cost for those materials and equipment, and any anticipated travel-related expenses. All proposed labor rates will be based on the Contractor’s published commercial rates, and thus will be inclusive of all elements of indirect cost and profit.

b. To facilitate preparation of cost proposals and for purposes of proposed pricing of this proposed sample task order, assume a total inventory consisting of the following:

i. 5MW(e) Reactor (disablement activities include discharge of fuel rods from reactor in the spent fuel pond; disconnect and remove control rod mechanisms; sever the secondary cooling loop from reactor and remove the interior structure within the cooling tower.)

ii. Radiochemical Laboratory (activities include disconnect and remove the drive mechanism for fuel cask transfers between the spent fuel receiving building and the main reprocessing plant; disconnect and remove the motors, pulleys, and cables associated with the receiving hot cell door and overhead cranes; disconnect and remove the exterior mechanism associated with the fuel shearing and decladding machines; and sever and remove the steam lines associated with the fuel reprocessing equipment.)

iii. Fuel Rod Fabrication Facility (activities include removing the uranium fuel rod casting furnaces and machining equipment; and removing the uranium ore concentrated dissolver tanks.

iv. Cooling Tower disablement and destruction.

4. Key Personnel

a. Project Manager

i. Must have PMP or equivalent certification.

b. Deputy Project Manager

i. Must have PMP or equivalent certification.

c. Nuclear Physicist

i. Minimum of Master’s degree in an area related to nuclear physics

ii. Expertise in (nuclear weapons) production facilities, stockpiles, logistics, systems employment, security and vulnerabilities of facilities and stockpiles. Knowledge of nuclear weapon proliferation and procurement, supply chain vulnerabilities of controlled and dual use technologies and materials.

d. Nuclear Engineer

i. Minimum of Master’s degree in an area related to nuclear physics

ii. Expertise in scientific/engineering research, nuclear engineering and sub-disciplines of thermo-hydraulics, physics, computational science, and fission reactor engineering.

e. Health and Safety Expert

i. Must have experience in radiation protection and application of quality assurance principles to nuclear facilities. Must have experience conducting assessments and inspections and expert knowledge in nuclear facility engineered safety systems, including design, analysis, risk management, systems interactions, hazard analysis, authorization basis, unreviewed safety question process, preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, and configuration control requirements.

ii. Expertise in design and evaluation of nuclear facility engineered safety systems such as ventilation systems, fire protection systems, emergency power, and associated control equipment.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

At least one of the key personnel assigned to this task order shall hold a SECRET security clearance.