NIST RFP - 1333ND21RNB610019 - NCNR Technical Consulting SATOC.pdf

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2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

1333ND21RNB610019 SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

NB610010-21-01438

NB610010-21-01438

7. ISSUED BY CODE 000SB 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

100 BUREAU DRIVE STOP 1640

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GAITHERSBURG MD 20899-1640

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in forest.crumpler@nist.gov until 05:00

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local time JUL 08, (Hour) (Date)

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawls: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

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11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART 1 - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 - 1 X I CONTRACT CLAUSES 25 - 78

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 2 - 2 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT 6 - 14 X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 79 - 94

D PACKAGING AND MARKING - PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 15 - 15 X K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER 95 - 97

X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 16 - 17 STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 18 - 19 X L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 98 - 109

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 20 - 24 X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 110 - 113

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

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19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

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23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

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24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER(Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

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SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) for Reactor

Recovery consultation and remediation services. (3 year base)

1.00 LT

** Please note ** This line item will not be included in the award, as it is expected to be issued as the first task order, immediately after award of the IDIQ base. This CLIN is for evaluation purposes.

0002 Task Order 001 - Gamma Camera Imaging of Process Room Plumbing Systems

0.00 EA

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Table of Contents

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 IDIQ Base Statement Of Work

C.2 Task Order 0001 - Statement of Work

SECTION E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

SECTION F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

F.2 52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (APR 1984)

F.3 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER?s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

G.2 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER`S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (APR 2010)

G.3 1352.216-76 PLACEMENT OF ORDERS (APR 2010)

G.4 NIST LOCAL-53CONTRACT PERFORMANCE DURING CHANGES IN NIST OPERATING STATUS

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 1352.208-70 RESTRICTIONS ON PRINTING AND DUPLICATING (APR 2010)

H.2 1352.209-72 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE (APR 2010)

H.3 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

H.4 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

H.5 1352.216-74 TASK ORDERS (APR 2010)

H.6 1352.231-71 DUPLICATION OF EFFORT (APR 2010)

H.7 1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

H.8 1352.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (APR 2010)

SECTION I CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.202-1DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

I.2 52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

I.3 52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES (MAY 2014)

I.4 52.203-6RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (JUN 2020)

I.5 52.203-7ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (JUN 2020)

I.6 52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (MAY 2014)

I.7 52.203-12LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (JUN 2020)

I.8 52.203-17CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (JUN 2020)

I.9 52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011)

I.10 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

I.11 52.204-14 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2016)

I.12 52.204-16COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

I.13 52.204-17OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

I.14 52.204-18COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

I.15 52.204-20PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

I.16 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED

BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (JUL 2018)

I.17 52.204-24REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

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I.18 52.204-25PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

I.19 52.204-26COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

I.20 52.209-6PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (JUN 2020)

I.21 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018) 38

I.22 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015)

I.23 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY

CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

I.24 52.215-2AUDIT AND RECORDS--NEGOTIATION (JUN 2020)

I.25 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE--UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT (OCT 1997)

I.26 52.216-18ORDERING (AUG 2020)

I.27 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

I.28 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

I.29 52.216-32 TASK-ORDER AND DELIVERY-ORDER OMBUDSMAN (SEPT 2019)

I.30 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

I.31 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2018)

I.32 52.219-9 IISMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (JUN 2020)--ALTERNATE II (JUN 2020)

I.33 52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (JAN 1999)

I.34 52.219-28POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (NOV 2020)

I.35 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

I.36 52.222-4 CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS --OVERTIME COMPENSATION (MAY 2018)

I.37 52.222-7 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS (MAY 2014)

I.38 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

I.39 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEPT 2016)

I.40 52.222-35EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS. (JUN 2020)

I.41 52.222-37EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (JUN 2020)

I.42 52.222-38 COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS` EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2016)

I.43 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010). 56

I.44 52.222-50COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (OCT 2020)

I.45 52.222-55MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 (NOV 2020)

I.46 52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (MAY 2001)

I.47 52.223-18ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (JUN 2020)

I.48 52.227-1AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT (JUN 2020)

I.49 52.227-2NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT (JUN 2020)

I.50 52.227-3 PATENT INDEMNITY (APR 1984)

I.51 52.228-5 INSURANCE--WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

I.52 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (FEB 2013)

I.53 52.232-1 PAYMENTS (APR 1984)

I.54 52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FEB 2002)

I.55 52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984)

I.56 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

I.57 52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (JAN 2017)

I.58 52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014)

I.59 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

I.60 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

I.61 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

I.62 52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY (JUL 1995)

I.63 52.246-25 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY--SERVICES (FEB 1997)

I.64 52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (APR 2012)

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I.65 52.249-14 EXCUSABLE DELAYS (APR 1984)

I.66 1352.216-75 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (APR 2010)

I.67 1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE (APR 2010)

I.68 1352.228-72 DEDUCTIBLES UNDER REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE- FIXED PRICE (APR 2010)

I.69 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

I.70 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

I.71 NIST LOCAL-53CONTRACT PERFORMANCE DURING CHANGES IN NIST OPERATING STATUS

I.72 NIST LOCAL-55ELECTRONIC BILLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DELIVERY/TASK ORDERS

SECTION J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 Picture 3.1.1

J.2 Picture 3.1.2

J.3 Picture 3.1.3

J.4 Picture 3.1.4

J.5 Picture 3.1.5 - 1

J.6 Picture 3.1.5 - 2

J.7 Picture 3.1.5 - 3

J.8 Drawing 3.2.1

J.9 Drawing 3.2.2

J.10 Drawing 3.2.3

J.11 Drawing 3.2.4

J.12 Drawing 3.2.5

J.13 Drawing 3.2.6

J.14 Map 3.3.1

J.15 Map 3.3.2

SECTION K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.204-13SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

K.2 52.219-1SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (NOV 2020)

SECTION L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 Addendum - Instructions to Offerors

L.2 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

L.3 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

L.4 52.204-10REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUN 2020)

L.5 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2017)

L.6 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

L.7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

SECTION M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 Addendum - Evaluation Criteria

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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 IDIQ Base Statement Of Work

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Statement of Work

Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for Technical Consulting Services (Nuclear NAICS Code 541690)

Background

On February 3, 2021, The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) of an alert concerning elevated radiation levels at the NIST Reactor.

NIST issued a news item that same day.

https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2021/02/nist-statement-february-3-2021-alert-nist-center-neutron-research

On February 5, 2021, NIST issued an update that contained further details about the event underlying the alert.

https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2021/02/update-status-nist-center-neutron-research-ncnr

On March 2, 2021, NIST again published an update. This update reported that a portion of a reactor fuel element had likely exceeded a temperature safety limit and that this finding had been reported to the

NRC.

https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2021/03/update-nist-center-neutron-research-alert-feb-3-

Because of this event and its aftermath, the primary cooling system of the NIST Reactor has become contaminated with radioactive particulate matter. This makes working in the vicinity of this system complicated.

The Government is developing a requirement for Technical Consulting (Nuclear) services under NAICS Code 541690. This requirement will be pursued as a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC), that includes services as defined in the scope below. Only the first one of the defined services (Gamma Camera Imaging: the “Seed Project”) will be pursued at the time of award of the SATOC. It is not guaranteed that all other identified services will result in actual awarded tasks. The purpose of the task list is to provide a general scope of the services that will eventually be sought.

Scope

This list is intended to define – at a high level – activities under which the Government intends to issue Task Orders.

1) Gamma camera imaging of Process Room plumbing (“seed project”, see separate SOW)

a. Locate hot spots

b. Determine approximate size and composition of hot spots

c. Reporting

d. Discussion

2) Strategy Development

a. Further characterization of hot spots

b. Develop strategy for removal of sources causing hot spots

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c. Reporting

d. Discussion

3) Removal of hot spots

a. Actual removal of hot spots

b. Radioactive waste management

c. Quality control (“is the hot spot removed”)

d. Reporting

e. Discussion

4) Reactor Vessel and Moderator Storage Vessel Inspection

a. Camera inspection with emphasis on radioactive source identification.

b. Removal of radioactive sources (hot spots)

c. Camera inspection with emphasis on structure and components integrity

d. Reporting

e. Discussion

5) Reactor Fuel Inspection

a. In situ camera inspection of fuel element(s) and surroundings

b. Camera inspection of fuel element(s) in fuel storage pool

c. Reporting

d. Discussion

6) Strategic plumbing and process component (e.g. pumps) replacement

a. Identify hot spots that are fixated

b. Identify plumbing spools, components (e.g. pumps) and structures that contain fixated hot spots

c. Replace affected plumbing spools, components and structures

d. Radioactive waste management

e. Reporting

f. Discussion

7) Dedicated cask designing and building

a. Design cask for single (damaged) fuel element

b. Design cask(s) for filters and other contaminated structures

c. Prepare for transportation

d. Prepare for Regulatory Compliance

e. Transport to location for further study and observation

f. Reporting

g. Discussion

8) Hood/Air System and Filters

a. Identify hot spots that are fixated

b. Removal of radioactive sources (hot spots)

c. Reporting

d. Discussion

9) Effluent Monitoring System

a. Identify hot spots that are fixated

b. Replace equipment and plumbing as necessary

c. Removal of radioactive sources (hot spots)

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d. Reporting

e. Discussion

10) Evaluation of Heat Exchangers

a. Identify hot spots that are fixated

b. Replace equipment and plumbing as necessary

c. Repair

d. Decontamination

e. Reporting

f. Discussion

TASKS

Task Orders are the individual contract actions to perform work within the structure of this contract. A specific Scope of Work (SOW) will be issued for each Task Order.

The SOW for each task order will include documentation specifying the general and specific requirements of the particular task. Where specific scope details cannot be provided, the Contractor and the Government will reach an agreement on scope, quantity, and performance period to fulfill the intent of the task order.

Tasks orders will have a period of performance identified in the SOW and/or RFP.

• Maximum Contract Value: $ 9,500,000

• Maximum Task Order Value: $ 3,000,000

• Minimum Task Order Value: $ 10,000

TRAVEL

No travel beyond the limits of Montgomery County, Maryland is required for this SOW.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The services required for this contract will support NCNR on the NIST Campus within Montgomery County Maryland. NIST is NOT providing any office or related support services for the Contractor at NIST facilities or any other facility.

SECURITY

Contractor shall follow badging procedures noted in the solicitation for Foreign Nationals. All other contractor personnel shall follow HSPD-12 https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12 and NIST Directive PR 2401.01 ver 2 (Dated 06/08/2016).

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NCNR has additional access requirements. NCNR Orange Badge is required for unescorted access in Building 235 and for access to Building 235 for more than 10 days. For additional information and requirements to obtain a NCNR Orange badge: https://www.nist.gov/ncnr/arrange-visit-ncnr/obtaining-access-ncnr Required training with required Health Physics tour for an Orange Badge averages 4 hours for each individual acquiring the badge. A NIST Site Access (Green Badge) is required prior to obtained an Orange Badge.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Three (3) years from notice to proceed.

END OF SOW

C.2 Task Order 0001 - Statement of Work

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Task Order 0001 – Gamma camera imaging of Process Room plumbing systems

Statement of Work

1. Background The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) owns and operates a heavy water-moderated nuclear test reactor and associated neutron beam research facility. The NCNR’s reactor is licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) under the name National Bureau of Standards Reactor (NBSR).

The reactor proper is centrally located within the confinement building. The building has three main levels, the second floor, first floor and basement. About half of the basement area is devoted to the process room. The process room contains all the primary water circulation systems. e.g. (heat exchanges, primary pumps, ion-exchangers, etc.) See Drawings 9-GA-1. Directly under the reactor and in the process room is the subpile room which itself is a shielded area surrounded by 3’ of nominal concrete. The subpile room and the area of the process room containing the primary circulation and process systems are surrounded by an approximately 2’ high curb. In the northwest corner of the process room is a pit which is about 13' deep and contains the main heavy water storage tank.

On Feb 3, 2021 the NCNR detected fission products upon reactor startup. On February 3, 2021, The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) of an alert concerning elevated radiation levels at the NIST Reactor. NIST issued a news item that same day.

https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2021/02/nist-statement-february-3-2021-alert-nist-center-neutron-research

On February 5, 2021, NIST issued an update that contained further details about the event underlying the alert.

https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2021/02/update-status-nist-center-neutron-research-ncnr

On March 2, 2021, NIST again published an update. This update reported that a portion of a reactor fuel element cladding had likely exceeded the safety limit temperature. This finding had been reported to the NRC.

https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2021/03/update-nist-center-neutron-research-alert-feb- 3-2021

Because of this event and its aftermath, the primary cooling system of the NIST Reactor has become contaminated with radioactive particulate matter. Follow-up surveys of the process room indicate radioactive particulate matter in primary coolant, deposited on piping surfaces, especially at elbows or valves changing the radiological conditions (dose rates) within the process room. This makes working in the vicinity of the process systems difficult. In adherence with the “As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA)” principle, it is not possible to use available equipment at the NCNR to conduct detailed radiological surveys needed to identify and locate the primary sources of radiation responsible for most of the radiation dose.

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2. Objective Optimizing radiation exposure through the ALARA principle is essential part of radiological work and decontamination planning. It is essential to be able to anticipate the radiological conditions that will exist during the performance of the decontamination work and to integrate this information into radiation work permits (RWPs) and pre-job planning activities to ensure occupational radiation exposures are in compliance with the ALARA principle.

The purpose of this requirement is to obtain gamma-ray imaging services to create quantitative radiation distribution maps of the process room and the sub-pile room. Such maps could then be used to help workers recognize the primary radiation source terms e.g.(hotspots), the spatial extent of the sources of radiation and their intensity (dose rates) within these rooms. In addition, this information can be used to help develop and assess the effectiveness of mitigation strategies to lower dose rates in these spaces and clean up radioactive particulate matter in the primary cooling system.

3. Attachments

3.1. Pictures

3.1.1. Primary IX #1 and #2

3.1.2. Area Photo of pumps

3.1.3. HE-2 and IX #1 and #2

3.1.4. Retaining Wall

3.1.5. DWV 19

3.2. Drawings

3.2.1. 9-GA-1 (Basement Floor Plan)

3.2.2. 9-P-22 (Plan View Primary Piping)

3.2.3. 9-P-23 (Elevation View of Primary Piping)

3.2.4. D-60-056 Sheet 1 (Elevation View of Main Heat Exchangers)

3.2.5. D-60-056 Sheet 2 (Plan View of Main Heat Exchangers)

3.2.6. Pump-room_3D (Interactive Model of Primary Pumps, Piping and Heat Exchangers)

3.3. Radiological Survey Maps

3.3.1. Radiological Survey of the process room – Taken 12/30/2021

3.3.2. Radiological Survey of the process room - Taken 02/17/2021

4. Scope of Work The Contractor shall perform a set of scans of the process and sub-pile rooms described in sections 1 & 3 of this statement of work, using a combination of sensors such as visual cameras, or light detection and ranging (LiDAR), and nuclear detectors needed to generate a radiological survey map of these rooms.

Upon completion of the imaging, the contractor shall provide reports summarizing this information for discussion with NIST.

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For the purpose of this Task Order the scope is limited to one set of scans only. It is possible – even likely

– that more Task Orders for gamma scans will be placed as part of the contract that underlies this task order.

Specific Task Requirements

4.1. The contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services needed to perform scans of the process and sub-pile rooms described in sections 1 & 3 of this statement of work.

4.2. From the award of the contract through completion of the contract, the contractor shall attend technical meetings that are pertinent to imaging that is to be performed (and has been performed). The number of meetings is at least two (beginning of task performance and end of task performance) but may be as many as the contractor wishes to propose.

4.3. The contractor shall coordinate with NCNR Health Physics to achieve the following:

4.3.1. Minimize and contain the spread of radiological contamination.

4.3.2. Minimize radiation exposure to workers by using As Low As Reasonably Achievable

(ALARA) techniques as defined in Title 10, Section 20.1003, of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR 20.1003).

4.3.3. All Contractor equipment (camera, electrical lines/cable, etc.) must be surveyed for radiological contamination prior to the equipment being moved or carried into the Radiological Controlled Area (RCA) and prior to the equipment being removed from the RCA. Contaminated equipment must be cleaned and re-surveyed until a release level is reached. If a release level cannot be reached, the equipment may be forfeited as radiological waste. If the equipment is forfeited, the government will negotiate with the contractor to achieve appropriate compensation for the loss of the equipment through a funded change order to the task order.

4.4. Each individual worker scheduled to go inside the RCA must attend NCNR Radiation Safety Training (1/2-day class) prior to going inside the RCA.

5. Deliverables

5.1. Initial Characterization Report 4 weeks after receipt of order that includes:

5.1.1. Location of “hotspots” i.e. (major sources of radiation)

5.1.2. Location and intensity of all gamma radiation sources

5.1.3. Images of the locations described in sections 1 & 3 of this SOW with overlay (heat map) of the gamma source.

5.1.4. Characterization of the source term to identify major radionuclides.

5.2. Acquired Data

5.2.1. High resolution optical images (format in accordance with applicable industry standard)

5.2.2. Laser Scans/ 3-D models (format in accordance with applicable industry standard)

5.2.3. Gamma Spectroscopy files (format in accordance with applicable industry standard)

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6. Government Responsibilities

6.1. Provide pictures, drawings, and information pertinent to the locations to be imaged.

6.2. Provide access to NIST and the work area during scheduled reactor shutdowns.

6.3. Review and approve Survey Report

6.4. Provide NCNR Radiation Safety Training (1/2-day class) to individuals working in radiological control areas (RCA’s)

6.5. Health Physics support includes providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. coverall, gloves, boots, hoods, dosimeters, etc.

6.6. The reactor instrument shop and engineer group will provide power necessary for instrumentation needed to conduct imaging of the process and sub-pile rooms described in sections 1 & 3 of this statement of work.

7. Inspection & Acceptance Criteria Acceptance of completed gamma ray imaging services will be based on the contractor satisfying the requirements in section 5 of the SOW and providing the deliverables described in section 6 of the SOW.

NIST reserves the right to perform bench mark dose rate surveys at select location to verify the dose rates listed provided on the gamma images. Performance tests and evaluations as defined below to verify specified system performance. The Contractor has the right to be present during the tests and evaluations, if performed, at the Contractor’s expense.

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SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

(a) "Definitions." "Services," as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may--

(1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and

(2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may--

(1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or

(2) Terminate the contract for default.

(End of Clause)

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SECTION F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

(a) The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 days after a stop-work is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Contracting Officer shall either--

(1) Cancel the stop-work order; or

(2) Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience of the Government, clause of this contract.

(b) If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if--

(1) The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor`s cost properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and

(2) The Contractor asserts its right to the adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage; provided, that, if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon the claim submitted at any time before final payment under this contract.

(c) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the convenience of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall allow reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order in arriving at the termination settlement.

(d) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for default, the Contracting Officer shall allow, by equitable adjustment or otherwise, reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order.

F.2 52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (APR 1984)

(a) If the performance of all or any part of the work of this contract is delayed or interrupted

(1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract that is not expressly or implied authorized by this contract, or

(2) by a failure of the Contracting Officer to act within the time specified in this contract, or within a reasonable time if not specified, an adjustment (excluding profit) shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract caused by the delay or interruption and the contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Adjustment shall also be made in the delivery or performance dates and any other contractual term or condition affected by the delay or interruption.

However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any delay or interruption to the extent that performance would have been delayed or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an adjustment is provided or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(b) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed--

(1) For any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved; and

(2) Unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the delay or interruption, but not later than the day of final payment under the contract.

F.3 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

(a) The base period of performance of this contract is from TBD through TBD . If an option is exercised, the period of performance shall be extended through the end of that option period.

(b) The option periods that may be exercised are as follows:

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Period Start Date End Date Option I N/A N/A Option II N/A N/A Option III N/A N/A Option IV N/A N/A

(c) The notice requirements for unilateral exercise of option periods are set out in FAR 52.217-9.

(End of clause)

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SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER?s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions, including price.

G.2 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER`S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (APR 2010)

(a) Timothy Barvitskie is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer`s Representative (COR).

The COR may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the contractor by a unilateral modification to the contract. The COR is located at:

100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Phone Number:

Email: timothy.barvitskie@nist.gov

(b) The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

(1) The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the contract and serves as technical liaison with the contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the contract.

(2) The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms or conditions. Any contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may designate assistant or alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant/alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation to the contractor.

G.3 1352.216-76 PLACEMENT OF ORDERS (APR 2010)

(a) The contractor shall provide goods and/or services under this contract only as directed in orders issued by authorized individuals. In accordance with FAR 16.505, each order will include:

(1) Date of order;

(2) Contract number and order number;

(3) Item number and description, quantity, and unit price or estimated cost or fee;

(4) Delivery or performance date;

(5) Place of delivery or performance (including consignee);

(6) Packaging, packing, and shipping instructions, if any;

(7) Accounting and appropriation data;

(8) Method of payment and payment office, if not specified in the contract;

(9) Any other pertinent information.

(b) In accordance with FAR 52.216-18, Ordering, the following individuals (or activities) are authorized to place orders against this contract:

Designated Contracting Officer Designated Contracting Officer

(c) If multiple awards have been made, the contact information for the DOC task and delivery order ombudsman is OAM_Mailbox@doc.gov

G.4 NIST LOCAL-53 CONTRACT PERFORMANCE DURING CHANGES IN NIST OPERATING STATUS

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Unless otherwise stated in the contract terms and conditions, normal days of business operation are Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. However, throughout the contract period of performance, there may be circumstances beyond the control of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), that will impact normal days of business operation, such as inclement weather, power outages, etc. In circumstances such as these, the Contractor must call the appropriate NIST campus status line to verify the operating status:

Gaithersburg Campus Operating Status Line:

(301) 975-8000

(800) 437-4385 x8000 (toll free) Boulder Campus Operating Status Line:

(303) 497-4000 During a lapse in appropriation, access to Government facilities and resources, including equipment and systems, will be limited to excepted personnel for both Federal employees and Contractor personnel. If performance of the contract is onsite and/or requires Government interaction, unless you have been, or are notified that you are to work under an excepted status, you will automatically enter a temporary work stoppage. The work stoppage shall remain in effect until the lapse is resolved and notification is provided via the NIST website at https://www.nist.gov/ and/or the NIST operating status lines. Additionally, Contractors are encouraged to monitor public broadcasts or the Office of Personnel Management?s website at www.opm.gov for the Federal Government operating status.

NIST will provide notification to all contractors that are determined to have excepted status.

All excepted contractors are required to continue performance and communicate with the appointed Contracting Officer?s Representative (COR) for further guidance, or NIST Contracting Officer if a COR is not appointed.

Contractors with supply or service contracts that are fully funded at the time of contract award and do not require access to Government facilities, resources, or active administration by Government personnel in a manner that would cause the government to incur additional obligations during the lapse in appropriation may continue performance.

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SECTION H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 1352.208-70 RESTRICTIONS ON PRINTING AND DUPLICATING (APR 2010)

(a) The contractor is authorized to duplicate or copy production units provided the requirement does not exceed 5,000 production units of any one page or 25,000 production units in the aggregate of multiple pages. Such pages may not exceed a maximum image size of 10-3/4 by 14-1/4 inches. A "production unit" is one sheet, size 8-1/2 x 11 inches (215 x 280 mm), one side only, and one color ink. Production unit requirements are outlined in the Government Printing and Binding Regulations.

(b) This clause does not preclude writing, editing, preparation of manuscript copy, or preparation of related illustrative material as a part of this contract, or administrative duplicating/copying (for example, necessary forms and instructional materials used by the contractor to respond to the terms of the contract).

(c) Costs associated with printing, duplicating, or copying in excess of the limits in paragraph

(a) of this clause are unallowable without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

If the contractor has reason to believe that any activity required in fulfillment of the contract will necessitate any printing or substantial duplicating or copying, it shall immediately provide written notice to the Contracting Officer and request approval prior to proceeding with the activity. Requests will be processed by the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 8.802.

(d) The contractor shall include in each subcontract which may involve a requirement for any printing, duplicating, and copying in excess of the limits specified in paragraph (a) of this clause, a provision substantially the same as this clause, including this paragraph (d).

H.2 1352.209-72 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE (APR 2010)

(a) The contractor agrees, in the performance of this contract, to keep the information furnished by the Government or acquired/developed by the contractor in performance of the contract and designated by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer?s Representative, in the strictest confidence. The contractor also agrees not to publish or otherwise divulge such information, in whole or in part, in any manner or form, nor to authorize or permit others to do so, taking such reasonable measures as are necessary to restrict access to such information while in the contractor?

s possession, to those employees needing such information to perform the work described herein, i.e., on a "need to know" basis. The contractor agrees to immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing in the event that the contractor determines or has reason to suspect a breach of this requirement has occurred.

(b) The contractor agrees that it will not disclose any information described in subsection (a) to any person unless prior written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer. The contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause in any consultant agreement or subcontract hereunder.

H.3 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

The contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations which deal with or relate to performance in accord with the terms of the contract.

H.4 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this clause is to ensure that the contractor and its subcontractors:

(1) Are not biased because of their financial, contractual, organizational, or other interests which relate to the work under this contract, and

(2) Do not obtain any unfair competitive advantage over other parties by virtue of their performance of this contract.

(b) Scope. The restrictions described herein shall apply to performance or participation by the contractor, its parents, affiliates, divisions and subsidiaries, and successors in interest (hereinafter collectively referred to as "contractor") in the activities covered by this clause as a prime contractor, subcontractor, co-sponsor, joint venturer, consultant, or in any similar

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capacity. For the purpose of this clause, affiliation occurs when a business concern is controlled by or has the power to control another or when a third party has the power to control both.

(c) Warrant and Disclosure. The warrant and disclosure requirements of this paragraph apply with full force to both the contractor and all subcontractors. The contractor warrants that, to the best of the contractor?s knowledge and belief, there are no relevant facts or circumstances which would give rise to an organizational conflict of interest, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5, and that the contractor has disclosed all relevant information regarding any actual or potential conflict. The contractor agrees it shall make an immediate and full disclosure, in writing, to the Contracting Officer of any potential or actual organizational conflict of interest or the existence of any facts that may cause a reasonably prudent person to question the contractor?s impartiality because of the appearance or existence of bias or an unfair competitive advantage. Such disclosure shall include a description of the actions the contractor has taken or proposes to take in order to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate any resulting conflict of interest.

(d) Remedies. The Contracting Officer may terminate this contract for convenience, in whole or in part, if the Contracting Officer deems such termination necessary to avoid, neutralize or mitigate an actual or apparent organizational conflict of interest. If the contractor fails to disclose facts pertaining to the existence of a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest or misrepresents relevant information to the Contracting Officer, the Government may terminate the contract for default, suspend or debar the contractor from Government contracting, or pursue such other remedies as may be permitted by law or this contract.

(e) Subcontracts. The contractor shall include a clause substantially similar to this clause, including paragraphs (f) and (g), in any subcontract or consultant agreement at any tier expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The terms "contract," "contractor," and "Contracting Officer" shall be appropriately modified to preserve the Government?s rights.

(f) Prime Contractor Responsibilities. The contractor shall obtain from its subcontractors or consultants the disclosure required in FAR Part 9.507-1, and shall determine in writing whether the interests disclosed present an actual, or significant potential for, an organizational conflict of interest. The contractor shall identify and avoid, neutralize, or mitigate any subcontractor organizational conflict prior to award of the contract to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. If the subcontractor?s organizational conflict cannot be avoided, neutralized, or mitigated, the contractor must obtain the written approval of the Contracting Officer prior to entering into the subcontract. If the contractor becomes aware of a subcontractor?s potential or actual organizational conflict of interest after contract award, the contractor agrees that the Contractor may be required to eliminate the subcontractor from its team, at the contractor?s own risk.

(g) Waiver. The parties recognize that this clause has potential effects which will survive the performance of this contract and that it is impossible to foresee each circumstance to which it might be applied in the future. Accordingly, the contractor may at any time seek a waiver from the Head of the Contracting Activity by submitting such waiver request to the Contracting Officer, including a full written description of the requested waiver and the reasons in support thereof.

H.5 1352.216-74 TASK ORDERS (APR 2010)

(a) In task order contracts, all work shall be initiated only by issuance of fully executed task orders issued by the Contracting Officer. The work to be performed under these orders must be within the scope of the contract. The Government is only liable for labor hours and costs expended under the terms and conditions of this contract to the extent that a fully executed task order has been issued and covers the required work and costs. Charges for any work not authorized shall be disallowed.

(b) For each task order under the contract, the Contracting Office shall send a request for proposal to the contractor(s). The request will contain a detailed description of the tasks to be achieved, a schedule for completion of the task order, and deliverables to be provided by the contractor.

(c) The contractor shall submit a proposal defining the technical approach to be taken to complete the task order, work schedule and proposed cost/price.

(d) After any necessary negotiations, the contractor shall submit a final proposal.

(e) Task orders will be considered fully executed upon signature of the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall begin work on the task order in accordance with the effective date of the order.

(f) The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any instructions or guidance given that may impact the cost, schedule or deliverables of the task order. A formal modification to the task order must be issued by the Contracting Officer before any changes can be made.

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(g) Task orders may be placed during the period of performance of the contract. Labor rates applicable to hours expended in performance of an order will be the contract rates that are in effect at the time the task order is issued.

(h) If multiple awards are made by the Government, the CO shall provide each awardee a fair opportunity to be considered for each task order over the micro-purchase threshold unless one of the exceptions at FAR 16.505(b) applies.

H.6 1352.231-71 DUPLICATION OF EFFORT (APR 2010)

The contractor hereby certifies that costs for work to be performed under this contract and any subcontract hereunder are not duplicative of any costs charged against any other Government contract, subcontract, or other Government source. The contractor agrees to advise the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any other Government contract or subcontract it has performed or is performing which involves work directly related to the purpose of this contract. The contractor also certifies and agrees that any and all work performed under this contract shall be directly and exclusively for the use and benefit of the Government, and not incidental to any other work, pursuit, research, or purpose of the contractor, whose responsibility it will be to account for it accordingly.

H.7 1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

(a) Investigative Requirements for Low Risk Contracts. All contractor (and subcontractor) personnel proposed to be employed under a Low Risk contract shall undergo security processing by the Department?s Office of Security before being eligible to work on the premises of any Department of Commerce owned, leased, or controlled facility in the United States or overseas, or to obtain access to a Department of Commerce IT system. All Department of Commerce security processing pertinent to this contract will be conducted at no cost to the contractor.

(b) Investigative requirements for…