RFP-NRC-04-10-159 Solicitation.pdf

Jeffrey R. Mitchell

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SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

SOLICITATION

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RFP-NRC-04-10-159

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Div. of Contracts Attn: Jeffrey R. Mitchell, 301-492-3639 Mail Stop: TWB-01-B10M Washington, DC 20555

11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville MD 20852 4:00pm EST January 18, 2011

Jeffrey R. Mitchell 301-492-3639 jeffrey.mitchell@nrc.gov

See Attached Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................... A-1

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM ......................................................................... A-1

SF 33 SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD .....................................................................A-1

PART I - THE SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................... B-1

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS ...................................................... B-1

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ..................................................................................................B-1 B.2 PROJECT TITLE ...............................................................................................................B-1

B.3 CONSIDERATION AND OBLIGATION--COST PLUS FIXED FEE (JUN 1988)

ALTERNATE I (JUN 1991) ...............................................................................................B-1

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK .................................. C-1

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK ................................................................................................... C-5

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING .................................................................................. D-1

D.1 PACKAGING AND MARKING (MAR 1987) ..................................................................... D-1

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE ............................................................................E-1

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ............E-1

E.2 PLACE OF INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (MAR 1987) ...........................................E-1

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE ............................................................................ F-1

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ............ F-1

F.2 2052.211-70 PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL REPORTS (JAN 1993) ........................ F-1 F.3 2052.211-71 TECHNICAL PROGRESS REPORT (JAN 1993) ...................................... F-1 F.4 2052.211-72 FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT (OCT 1999) ............................................. F-1 F.5 PLACE OF DELIVERY--REPORTS (JUN 1988) ............................................................... F-3 F.6 DURATION OF CONTRACT PERIOD (MAR 1987) .......................................................... F-3

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA .................................................................... G-1

G.1 2052.215-71 PROJECT OFFICER AUTHORITY (NOVEMBER 2006) .............................. G-1 G.2 2052.215-77 TRAVEL APPROVALS AND REIMBURSEMENT (OCT 1999) ................ G-2 G.3 2052.216-71 INDIRECT COST RATES (JAN 1993) ..................................................... G-3

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. H-1

H.1 2052.209-72 CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (JAN

1993) ................................................................................................................................ H-1

H.2 2052.215-70 KEY PERSONNEL (JAN 1993) ................................................................ H-3 H.3 2052.235-70 PUBLICATION OF RESEARCH RESULTS (OCT 1999) ......................... H-4 H.4 2052.235-71 SAFETY, HEALTH, AND FIRE PROTECTION (JAN 1993) ..................... H-4

H.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY - NONE PROVIDED (JUN 1988)H-4

H.6 SEAT BELTS ................................................................................................................... H-4

H.7 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION OF REPORT(S) OR

THE PUBLICATION OF RESULTS UNDER CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, AND

GRANTS .......................................................................................................................... H-4

H.8 WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR NRC CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR

EMPLOYEES (JULY 2006) .............................................................................................. H-5

H.9 PROHIBITON OF FUNDING TO ACORN (NOV 2009) ..................................................... H-6 H.10 REDUCING TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (OCT 2009) ..................................... H-6

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES ................................................................................................... I-1

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES ............................................................................................ I-1

I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE .............. I-1

I.2 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER

SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUL 2010) ............................................................................ I-3

I.3 52.209-8 UPDATES OF INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (APR

2010) .................................................................................................................................. I-5 I.4 52.215-23 LIMITATIONS ON PASS-THROUGH CHARGES (OCT 2009) .......................... I-5 I.5 52.216-7 ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT (DEC 2002) ......................................... I-7

I.6 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (APR

2009) ................................................................................................................................ I-10 I.7 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (JAN 2009) .............................. I-11 I.8 52.249-14 EXCUSABLE DELAYS (APR 1984) ............................................................. I-13 I.9 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) ........................ I-14

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS ............................... J-1

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................................... J-1

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ K-1

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS ............................................................................................................................. K-1

K.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FEB 2009) ...........K-1

K.2 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (APR 2010) .........K-4

K.3 2052.209-70 CURRENT/FORMER AGENCY EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT (OCT 1999)K-5

K.4 2052.209-71 CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

(REPRESENTATION) (OCT 1999) ...................................................................................K-5

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS ........................... L-1

L.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE .. L-1

L.2 52.215-22 LIMITATIONS ON PASS-THROUGH CHARGES--IDENTIFICATION OF

SUBCONTRACT EFFORT (OCT 2009) ........................................................................... L-1 L.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) ............................................................... L-2 L.4 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006) ............................................................ L-2

L.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998) ................................................................................................................................. L-2 L.6 2052.215-72 TIMELY RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS (OCT 1999) ..................................... L-2

L.7 2052.215-73 AWARD NOTIFICATION AND COMMITMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS (OCT

1999) ................................................................................................................................. L-3 L.8 2052.215-74 DISPOSITION OF PROPOSALS (JAN 1993) ............................................ L-3 L.9 2052.216-70 LEVEL OF EFFORT (JAN 1993) ................................................................ L-3 L.10 2052.222-70 NONDISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF AGE (JAN 1993) ........................ L-3

L.11 USE OF AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) ELECTRONIC

PAYMENT/REMITTANCE ADDRESS .............................................................................. L-4 L.12 PROPOSAL PRESENTATION AND FORMAT ............................................................... L-4

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD .................................................................. M-1

M.1 2052.215-79 CONTRACT AWARD AND EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS (OCT 1999)M-1

RFP-NRC-04-10-159 Section B

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

CLIN DESCRIPTION REIMBURSABLE

COST

FIXED FEE TOTAL COST

PLUS FIXED FEE

001 Task 1 “Develop a NUREG/CR” 002 Task 2 “Stakeholder Training

Workshop”

003 Task 3 “Comprehensive Paleoseismology Study”

Estimated Total

B.2 PROJECT TITLE

The title of this project is as follows:

“Paleoliquefaction Studies in Moderate Seismicity Regions with a History of Large Events”

B.3 CONSIDERATION AND OBLIGATION--COST PLUS FIXED FEE (JUN 1988) ALTERNATE I (JUN

1991)

(a) The total estimated cost to the Government for full performance of this contract is (See section L.9 entitled “2052.216-70 Level of Effort (Jan 1993)”, of which the sum of (**) represents the estimated reimbursable costs, and of which (**) represents the fixed fee.

(b) There shall be no adjustment in the amount of the Contractor's fixed fee by reason of differences between any estimate of cost for performance of the work under this contract and the actual cost for performance of that work.

(c) The amount currently obligated by the Government with respect to this contract is (**), of which the sum of (**) represents the estimated reimbursable costs, and of which (**) represents the fixed fee.

(d) It is estimated that the amount currently allotted will cover performance through (**).

** To be inserted upon resultant contract award.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

BACKGROUND

During the CEUS SSC (Central and Eastern U. S. Seismic Source Characterization) project for nuclear facilities a significant effort was undertaken to compile, consistently assess (and analyze where appropriate), and document all available paleoliquefaction data for the CEUS. Because paleoliquefaction was not incorporated into earlier regional source characterization studies undertaken in the 1990s (e.g., the LLNL and EPRI-SOG studies), the CEUS SSC project had to develop a systematic method for collecting, thoroughly documenting, and analyzing the data available, including the quantitative assessment of uncertainties. This resulted in a new paleoliquefaction database, new methods for consistently and transparently developing estimates of uncertainties, and development of explicit criteria for defining features as paleoliquefaction features (as opposed to features that may have non-tectonic origins). In addition, because the project was conducted as a Level 3 project using NUREG/CR-6372 (commonly known as the SSHAC guidelines), a significant level of documentation was required. The documentation described the project’s efforts, elements of field work and dating techniques relevant to understanding the data compiled, and how the data was used in the source characterization efforts. This resulting paleoliquefaction methods, database, and documentation proved to be critically important in development of the CEUS SSC model (logic tree) for regions experiencing repeated large magnitude earthquakes. During the CEUS SSC project two areas of research were identified that would greatly benefit the next periodic seismic source model update; (1) further standardization of field studies (and their associated analyses) and (2) further field work in areas where large paleo-events have occurred, but where a high level of uncertainty still exists.

The need for standardization in paleoliquefaction techniques used for nuclear-related studies is best addressed by the development of a NUREG-style report that extends the approaches and efforts developed in the CEUS SSC project and incorporates state-of-the-art and best practice procedures in paleoliquefaction field studies. The NUREG-style report is expected to improve the state of practice by providing a resource for current and future researchers engaged in field studies to appropriately and consistently identify, interpret, and document paleoliquefaction features in the regions that have large, but rare earthquakes (e.g. New Madrid, Wabash Valley, and Charleston Seismic Zones). It would also provide a basis for NRC staff or other researchers involved in developing seismic source models to understand the data (including its quality) and to constrain uncertainties associated with the recurrence interval of large earthquakes in these regions. To facilitate use and adoption of the procedures presented in the report, the U.S.

NRC expects a training workshop to be offered (e.g. in the New Madrid seismic zone) for the participants (which will consist principally of NRC staff) to learn from experts in the field and gain experience searching for, documenting, and interpreting liquefaction features. New field studies performed concurrently would also be highly beneficial to field test the new guide and to start to fill in some of the data gaps identified in the CEUS SSC project.

OBJECTIVE

The primary objective of this work is a NUREG-style report to standardize procedures to identify, interpret , and document paleoliquefaction features in the regions of the CEUS that have large, but rare earthquakes for the purpose of reducing uncertainties in the recurrence estimates and source models for large events. Secondary objectives are the training of NRC staff to fully understand the content and techniques detailed in the guide, and the use of additional field studies to test the guide and to address identified data gaps.

SCOPE OF WORK

The work will consist of three tasks: (1) Development of a NUREG Report detailing standard procedures to identify, study, interpret, and document paleoliquefaction features in the regions of the CEUS that have large, but rare, earthquakes; (2) organizing and conducting a training workshop for NRC staff to learn from experts in the field and gain experience searching for, documenting, and interpreting world-class liquefaction features; and (3) undertaking a comprehensive paleoseismology study in an area with major paleoliquefaction features (i.e. the New Madrid Seismic

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Zone) for the purpose of reducing uncertainties in recurrence estimates and source models of large earthquakes in the CEUS and exercising the NUREG to determine deficiencies.

Task 1

Develop a NUREG/CR Report to standardize paleoliquefaction studies. The NUREG-style report should build on the methods successfully used in the CEUS SSC project and include a discussion of preparatory investigations (e.g.

geologic, hydrologic, and land use), best practice field techniques, guidance on planning individual and regional studies (e.g., best time of year to search, best areas to search, optimizing multi-site investigations, etc.), criteria for characterizing structures as paleoliquefaction features, appropriate sampling and dating techniques, integrating paleoliquefaction investigations with archeological techniques, safety guidance, data collection methods, tools and approaches that enhance incorporation of studies into the paleoliquefaction database, a complete description of the CEUS SSC database, approaches to incorporating paleoliquefaction data into seismic source characterization studies undertaken using NRC criteria (e.g. NUREG/CR-6372), and consistent methods for assessment of uncertainties.

Task 2

Organize a Stakeholder Training Workshop for approximately 15 NRC staff in one of the CEUS seismic zones with well defined and well understood historical liquefaction features (e.g. NMSZ). The workshop should consist of field work training and presentations on appropriate topics. It is anticipated that up to 6 liquefaction and paleoliquefaction experts in addition to the principal investigator will make presentations at the workshop. The field work to be conducted in a CEUS seismic zone should include exercises on searching for and identifying liquefaction features, field data collection, interpretation of findings, and documentation. The workshop should be limited to five days and be completed within 24 months of the contract start date.

Task 3

Carry out a comprehensive paleoseismology study on major liquefaction features in the CEUS seismic zones in order to reduce uncertainties in recurrence rate, location and magnitude estimates of large earthquakes in the CEUS. This may be accomplished through the following subtasks.

a) Date prehistoric sand blows at sites previously identified to have liquefaction features.

b) Perform field investigations to identify liquefaction features at new locations in key areas.

c) Perform detailed investigations at newly identified sites.

d) Estimate earthquake magnitudes associated with identified liquefaction features.

e) Analyze data to obtain timing, location, magnitude, and recurrence times of earthquakes.

It is anticipated that the Principal Investigator (PI) may utilize subconsultants such as a geotechnical engineer, geophysicist, and/or archeologist to assist in completing portions of these subtasks.

RESEARCH QUALITY

The quality of NRC research programs are assessed each year by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards.

Within the context of their reviews of RES programs, the definition of quality research is based upon several major characteristics:

Results meet the objectives (75% of overall score) Justification of major assumptions (12%) Soundness of technical approach and results (52%) Uncertainties and sensitivities addressed (11%)

Documentation of research results and methods is adequate (25% of overall score) Clarity of presentation (16%) Identification of major assumptions (9%)

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It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that these quality criteria are adequately addressed throughout the course of the research that is performed. The NRC project manager and technical monitor will review all research products with these criteria in mind.

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

The PI is expected to be an expert on paleoliquefaction studies and field techniques in the Central and Eastern United States. Experience using paleoliquefaction data in seismic source characterization studies performed using NRC guicance (e.g. NUREG/CR-6372) is also expected. The PI should also have experience developing guidance on paleoliquefaction techniques.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The NRC expects a final NUREG Report to standardize procedures to identify, document, and interpret paleoliquefaction features in the New Madrid seismic zone 60 days after the end date for the project. A draft final report(s) documenting all three tasks completed and providing details and findings from the field studies completed as part of Task 3 will be due three months before the project end. The final report will be due one month after receiving NRC comments on the draft report. A digital and hard copy of all workshop materials will be due by the end of the project.

Monthly Letter Status Report.

A Monthly Letter Status Report (MLSR) is to be submitted to the NRC Project Manager and NRC Technical Monitor by the 20th of the month following the month to be reported with copies provided to the following:

RESDEMLSR.Resource@nrc.gov

The MLSR will identify the title of the project, the job code, the Principal Investigator, the period of performance, the reporting period, summarize each month’s technical progress, list of monthly spending, total spending to date, and the remaining funds and will contain information as directed in NRC Management Directive 11.1. Any administrative or technical difficulties which may affect the schedule or costs of the project shall be immediately brought to the attention of the NRC project manager.

PUBLICATIONS NOTE

RES encourages the publication of the scientific results from RES sponsored programs in refereed scientific and engineering journals as appropriate. If the laboratory proposes to publish in the open literature or present the information at meeting in addition to submitting the required technical reports, approval of the proposed article or presentation should be obtained from the NRC Project Manager. The RES Project Manager shall either approve the material as submitted, approve it subject to NRC suggested revisions, or disapprove it. In any event, the RES Project Manager may disapprove or delay presentation or publication of papers on information that is subject to Commission approval that has not been ruled upon or which has been disapproved. Additional information regarding the publication of NRC sponsored research is contained in NRC Management Directives 3.7, “NUREG Series Publications,” and 3.9, “NRC Staff and Contractor Speeches, Papers, and Journal Articles on Regulatory and Technical Subjects.”

If the presentation or paper is in addition to the required technical reports and the RES Project Manager determines that it will benefit the RES project, the NRC Contracting Officer may authorize payment of travel and publishing costs through a contract modification. If the Project Manager determines that the article or presentation would not benefit the RES project, the costs associated with the preparation, presentation, or publication will be borne by the contractor.

For any publication or presentations falling into this category, the NRC reserves the right to require that such presentation or publication will not identify the NRC’s sponsorship of the work.

NEW STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTORS WHO PREPARE NUREG-SERIES MANUSCRIPTS

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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) began to capture most of its official records electronically on January 1, 2000. The NRC will capture each final NUREG-series publication in its native application. Therefore, please submit your final manuscript that has been approved by your NRC Project Manager in both electronic and camera-ready copy.

All format guidance, as specified in NUREG-0650, Revision 2, will remain the same with one exception. You will no longer be required to include the NUREG-series designator on the bottom of each page of the manuscript. The NRC will assign this designator when we send the camera-ready copy to the printer and will place the designator on the cover, title page, and spine. The designator for each report will no longer be assigned when the decision to prepare a publication is made. The NRC's Publishing Services Branch will inform the NRC Project Manager for the publication of the assigned designator when the final manuscript is sent to the printer.

For the electronic manuscript, the Contractor shall prepare the text in Microsoft Word, and use any of the following file types for charts, spreadsheets, and the like.

File Types to be Used for NUREG-Series Publications

File Type File Extension

Microsoft®Word® .doc

Microsoft® PowerPoint® .ppt

Microsoft®Excel .xls

Microsoft®Access .mdb

Portable Document Format .pdf

This list is subject to change if new software packages come into common use at NRC or by our licensees or other stakeholders that participate in the electronic submission process. If a portion of your manuscript is from another source and you cannot obtain an acceptable electronic file type for this portion (e.g., an appendix from an old publication), the NRC can, if necessary, create a tagged image file format (file extension.tif) for that portion of your report. Note that you should continue to submit original photographs, which will be scanned, since digitized photographs do not print well.

If you choose to publish a compact disk (CD) of your publication, place on the CD copies of the manuscript in both (1) a portable document format (PDF); (2) a Microsoft Word file format, and (3) an Adobe Acrobat Reader, or, alternatively, print instructions for obtaining a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader on the back cover insert of the jewel box.

DELIVERABLES/SCHEDULES AND/OR MILESTONES

Task 1 Deliverables: Submit a draft NUREG Report to standardize procedures for studies of paleoliquefaction features in the CEUS 12 months after the project start date. The final draft of the NUREG will be due 60 days before the end date for the project.

Task 2 Deliverables: Conduct a training Workshop for the NRC staff to learn from experts in the field and gain experience searching for, identifying, interpreting, and documenting liquefaction features (Completed 24 months after the project start date).

Task 3 Deliverables: Submit a draft final project report (or reports) three months before the project end date, and a final report one month after receiving NRC comments on the draft report. Present research findings to the NRC staff at

C-5 the end of the project period . The final report (or reports) will document all three tasks completed and provide details and findings from the field studies completed as part of Task 3.

MEETINGS AND TRAVEL

Travel and meeting expenses for the training workshop, multiple trips to complete the field work, and for a final presentation at NRC Headquarters in Rockville, MD should be included in the budget including being in compliance with clause 2052.215-77 entitled “Travel approvals and reimbursement (Oct 1999)”. It is anticipated that at least three extended trips will be required by the PI and a scientist to complete the field work in the seismically active regions of the Central and Eastern US that have relevant paleoliquefaction features.

Honorarium’s that are provided by the contractor to the invited liquefaction experts that attend the training workshop will not be considered to be an allowable cost under this contract.

It is expected that the principal investigator will travel to the NRC Headquarters in Rockville, MD, to present the final results of all three tasks.

NRC-FURNISHED MATERIAL

None

RFP-NRC-04-10-159 Section D

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SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKAGING AND MARKING (MAR 1987)

The Contractor shall package material for shipment to the NRC in such a manner that will ensure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Commission Regulations, Uniform Freight Classification Rules, or regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation. On the front of the package, the Contractor shall clearly identify the contract number under which the product is being provided.

RFP-NRC-04-10-159 Section E

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic access to the full text of a clause.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)

52.246-9 INSPECTION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT APR 1984

(SHORT FORM)

E.2 PLACE OF INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (MAR 1987)

Inspection and acceptance of the deliverable items to be furnished hereunder shall be made by the Project Officer at the destination.

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER AUG 1989

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION NOV 1991

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

F.2 2052.211-70 PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL REPORTS (JAN 1993)

All technical reports required by Section C and all Technical Progress Reports required by Section F are to be prepared in accordance with the attached Management Directive 3.8, "Unclassified Contractor and Grantee Publications in the NUREG Series." Management Directive 3.8 is not applicable to any Contractor Spending Plan (CSP) and any Financial Status Report that may be included in this contract. (See List of Attachments).

F.3 2052.211-71 TECHNICAL PROGRESS REPORT (JAN 1993)

The contractor shall provide a monthly Technical Progress Report to the project officer and the contracting officer.

The report is due within 15 calendar days after the end of the report period and must identify the title of the project, the contract number, appropriate financial tracking code specified by the NRC Project Officer, project manager and/or principal investigator, the contract period of performance, and the period covered by the report. Each report must include the following for each discrete task/task order:

(a) A listing of the efforts completed during the period, and milestones reached or, if missed, an explanation provided;

(b) Any problems or delays encountered or anticipated and recommendations for resolution. If the recommended resolution involves a contract modification, e.g., change in work requirements, level of effort (cost) or schedule delay, the contractor shall submit a separate letter to the contracting officer identifying the required change and estimated cost impact.

(c) A summary of progress to date; and

(d) Plans for the next reporting period.

F.4 2052.211-72 FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT (OCT 1999)

The contractor shall provide a monthly Financial Status Report (FSR) to the project officer and the contracting officer. The FSR shall include the acquisition of, or changes in the status of, contractor-held property acquired with government funds valued at the time of purchase at $50,000 or more. Whenever these types of property changes occur, the contractor shall send a copy of the report to the Chief, Property and Acquisition Oversight Branch, Office of Administration. The report is due within 15 calendar days after the end of the report period and must identify the title of the project, the contract number, the appropriate financial tracking code (e.g., Job Code Number or JCN) specified

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(a) Total estimated contract amount.

(b) Total funds obligated to date.

(c) Total costs incurred this reporting period.

(d) Total costs incurred to date.

(e) Detail of all direct and indirect costs incurred during the reporting period for the entire contract or each task, if it is a task ordering contract.

(f) Balance of obligations remaining.

(g) Balance of funds required to complete contract/task order.

(h) Contractor Spending Plan (CSP) status: A revised CSP is required with the Financial Status Report whenever the contractor or the contracting officer has reason to believe that the total cost for performance of this contract will be either greater or substantially less than what had been previously estimated.

(1) Projected percentage of completion cumulative through the report period for the project/task order as reflected in the current CSP.

(2) Indicate significant changes in the original CSP projection in either dollars or percentage of completion.

Identify the change, the reasons for the change, whether there is any projected overrun, and when additional funds would be required. If there have been no changes to the original NRC-approved CSP projections, a written statement to that effect is sufficient in lieu of submitting a detailed response to item "h".

(i) Property status:

(1) List property acquired for the project during the month with an acquisition cost between $500 and $49,999.

Give the item number for the specific piece of equipment.

(2) Provide a separate list of property acquired for the project during the month with an acquisition cost of $50,000 or more. Provide the following information for each item of property: item description or nomenclature, manufacturer, model number, serial number, acquisition cost, and receipt date. If no property was acquired during the month, include a statement to that effect. The same information must be provided for any component or peripheral equipment which is part of a "system or system unit."

(3) For multi-year projects, in the September monthly financial status report provide a cumulative listing of property with an acquisition cost of $50,000 or more showing the information specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this clause.

(4) In the final financial status report provide a closeout property report containing the same elements as described above for the monthly financial status reports, for all property purchased with NRC funds regardless of value unless title has been vested in the contractor. If no property was acquired under the contract, provide a statement to that effect. The report should note any property requiring special handling for security, health, safety, or other reasons as part of the report.

(j) Travel status: List the starting and ending dates for each trip, the starting point and destination, and the traveler(s) for each trip.

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(k) If the data in this report indicates a need for additional funding beyond that already obligated, this information may only be used as support to the official request for funding required in accordance with the Limitation of Cost (LOC) Clause (FAR 52.232-20) or the Limitation of Funds (LOF) Clause FAR 52.232-22.

F.5 PLACE OF DELIVERY--REPORTS (JUN 1988)

The items to be furnished hereunder shall be delivered, with all charges paid by the Contractor, to:

(a) Project Officer ( 1 copy)

(b) Contracting Officer (1 copy)

F.6 DURATION OF CONTRACT PERIOD (MAR 1987)

This contract shall commence on Day of Award and will expire 36 months thereafter.

RFP-NRC-04-10-159 Section G

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 2052.215-71 PROJECT OFFICER AUTHORITY (NOVEMBER 2006)

(a) The contracting officer's authorized representative (hereinafter referred to as the project officer) for this contract is:

Name: “Inserted at time of award”

Address:

Telephone Number:

(b) Performance of the work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the NRC project officer. The term "technical direction" is defined to include the following:

(1) Technical direction to the contractor which shifts work emphasis between areas of work or tasks, authorizes travel which was unanticipated in the Schedule (i.e., travel not contemplated in the Statement of Work (SOW) or changes to specific travel identified in the SOW), fills in details, or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual

SOW.

(2) Provide advice and guidance to the contractor in the preparation of drawings, specifications, or technical portions of the work description.

(3) Review and, where required by the contract, approval of technical reports, drawings, specifications, and technical information to be delivered by the contractor to the Government under the contract.

(c) Technical direction must be within the general statement of work stated in the contract. The project officer does not have the authority to and may not issue any technical direction which:

(1) Constitutes an assignment of work outside the general scope of the contract.

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the "Changes" clause of this contract.

(3) In any way causes an increase or decrease in the total estimated contract cost, the fixed fee, if any, or the time required for contract performance.

(4) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications of the contract.

(5) Terminates the contract, settles any claim or dispute arising under the contract, or issues any unilateral directive whatever.

(d) All technical directions must be issued in writing by the project officer or must be confirmed by the project officer in writing within ten (10) working days after verbal issuance. A copy of the written direction must be furnished to the contracting officer. A copy of NRC Form 445, Request for Approval of Official Foreign Travel, which has received final approval from the NRC must be furnished to the contracting officer.

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(e) The contractor shall proceed promptly with the performance of technical directions duly issued by the project officer in the manner prescribed by this clause and within the project officer's authority under the provisions of this clause.

(f) If, in the opinion of the contractor, any instruction or direction issued by the project officer is within one of the categories as defined in paragraph (c) of this section, the contractor may not proceed but shall notify the contracting officer in writing within five (5) working days after the receipt of any instruction or direction and shall request the contracting officer to modify the contract accordingly. Upon receiving the notification from the contractor, the contracting officer shall issue an appropriate contract modification or advise the contractor in writing that, in the contracting officer's opinion, the technical direction is within the scope of this article and does not constitute a change under the "Changes" clause.

(g) Any unauthorized commitment or direction issued by the project officer may result in an unnecessary delay in the contractor's performance and may even result in the contractor expending funds for unallowable costs under the contract.

(h) A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of the instruction or direction or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto is subject to 52.233-1 -Disputes.

(i) In addition to providing technical direction as defined in paragraph (b) of the section, the project officer shall:

(1) Monitor the contractor's technical progress, including surveillance and assessment of performance, and recommend to the contracting officer changes in requirements.

(2) Assist the contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance.

(3) Review all costs requested for reimbursement by the contractor and submit to the contracting officer recommendations for approval, disapproval, or suspension of payment for supplies and services required under this contract.

(4) Assist the contractor in obtaining the badges for the contractor personnel.

(5) Immediately notify the Security Branch, Division of Facilities and Security (SB/DFS) (via e-mail) when a contractor employee no longer requires access authorization and return of any NRC issued badge to SB/DFS within three days after their termination.

(6) Ensure that all contractor employees that require access to classified Restricted Data or National Security Information or matter, access to sensitive unclassified information (Safeguards, Official Use Only, and Proprietary information) access to sensitive IT systems or data, unescorted access to NRC controlled buildings/space, or unescorted access to protected and vital areas of nuclear power plants receive approval of SB/DFS prior to access in accordance with Management Directive and Handbook 12.3.

(7) For contracts for the design, development, maintenance or operation of Privacy Act Systems of Records, obtain from the contractor as part of closeout procedures, written certification that the contractor has returned to NRC, transferred to the successor contractor, or destroyed at the end of the contract in accordance with instructions provided by the NRC Systems Manager for Privacy Act Systems of Records, all records (electronic or paper) which were created, compiled, obtained or maintained under the contract.

G.2 2052.215-77 TRAVEL APPROVALS AND REIMBURSEMENT (OCT 1999)

(a) All foreign travel must be approved in advance by the NRC on NRC Form 445, Request for Approval of Official Foreign Travel, and must be in compliance with FAR 52.247-63 Preference for U.S. Flag Air Carriers. The contractor shall submit NRC Form 445 to the NRC no later than 30 days before beginning travel.

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(b) The contractor must receive written approval from the NRC Project Officer before taking travel that was unanticipated in the Schedule (i.e., travel not contemplated in the Statement of Work, or changes to specific travel identified in the Statement of Work).

(c) The contractor will be reimbursed only for those travel costs incurred that are directly related to this contract and are allowable subject to the limitations prescribed in FAR 31.205-46.

(d) It is the responsibility of the contractor to notify the contracting officer in accordance with the Limitations of Cost clause of this contract when, at any time, the contractor learns that travel expenses will cause the contractor to exceed the estimated costs specified in the Schedule.

(e) Reasonable travel costs for research and related activities performed at State and nonprofit institutions, in accordance with Section 12 of Pub. L. 100-679, shall be charged in accordance with the contractor's institutional policy to the degree that the limitations of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance are not exceeded.

Applicable guidance documents include OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State and Local Governments; OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations; and OMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions.

G.3 2052.216-71 INDIRECT COST RATES (JAN 1993)

(a) Pending the establishment of final indirect rates which must be negotiated based on audit of actual costs, the contractor shall be reimbursed for allowable indirect costs as follows:

INDIRECT COST POOL RATE BASE PERIOD

(b) The contracting officer may adjust these rates as appropriate during the term of the contract upon acceptance of any revisions proposed by the contractor. It is the contractor's responsibility to notify the contracting officer in accordance with FAR 52.232-20, Limitation of Cost, or FAR 52.232-22, Limitation of Funds, as applicable, if these changes affect performance of work within the established cost or funding limitations.

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SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 2052.209-72 CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (JAN 1993)

(a) Purpose. The primary purpose of this clause is to aid in ensuring that the contractor:

(1) Is not placed in a conflicting role because of current or planned interests (financial, contractual, organizational, or otherwise) which relate to the work under this contract; and

(2) Does not obtain an unfair competitive advantage over other parties by virtue of its performance of this contract.

(b) Scope. The restrictions described apply to performance or participation by the contractor, as defined in 48 CFR 2009.570-2 in the activities covered by this clause.

(c) Work for others.

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, during the term of this contract, the contractor agrees to forego entering into consulting or other contractual arrangements with any firm or organization the result of which may give rise to a conflict of interest with respect to the work being performed under this contract. The contractor shall ensure that all employees under this contract abide by the provision of this clause. If the contractor has reason to believe, with respect to itself or any employee, that any proposed consultant or other contractual arrangement with any firm or organization may involve a potential conflict of interest, the contractor shall obtain the written approval of the contracting officer before the execution of such contractual arrangement.

(2) The contractor may not represent, assist, or otherwise support an NRC licensee or applicant undergoing an NRC audit, inspection, or review where the activities that are the subject of the audit, inspection, or review are the same as or substantially similar to the services within the scope of this contract (or task order as appropriate) except where the NRC licensee or applicant requires the contractor's support to explain or defend the contractor's prior work for the utility or other entity which NRC questions.

(3) When the contractor performs work for the NRC under this contract at any NRC licensee or applicant site, the contractor shall neither solicit nor perform work in the same or similar technical area for that licensee or applicant organization for a period commencing with the award of the task order or beginning of work on the site (if not a task order contract) and ending one year after completion of all work under the associated task order, or last time at the site (if not a task order contract).

(4) When the contractor performs work for the NRC under this contract at any NRC licensee or applicant site,

(i) The contractor may not solicit work at that site for that licensee or applicant during the period of performance of the task order or the contract, as appropriate.

(ii) The contractor may not perform work at that site for that licensee or applicant during the period of performance of the task order or the contract, as appropriate, and for one year thereafter.

(iii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contracting officer may authorize the contractor to solicit or perform this type of work (except work in the same or similar technical area) if the contracting officer determines that the situation will not pose a potential for technical bias or unfair competitive advantage.

(d) Disclosure after award.

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(1) The contractor warrants that to the best of its knowledge and belief, and except as otherwise set forth in this contract, that it does not have any organizational conflicts of interest as defined in 48 CFR 2009.570-2.

(2) The contractor agrees that if, after award, it discovers organizational conflicts of interest with respect to this contract, it…