W912DR22R0027 Solicitation Amendment 1 - 02.17.2022.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide additional documents as attachments;

2. Revise Section L Requirements;

3. Revise Section M Requirements;

4. Revisions to the Performance Work Statement; and

5. Update clause 52.222-55 and remove clauses 52.248-1 and 252.204-7021.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912DR22R0027

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

CONTRACTING OFFICER STATEMENT

Only a warranted Contracting Officer (either a Contracting Officer or an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)), acting within their appointed limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract, you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. Proceeding with any work not authorized by the Contracting Officer will be at the Contractor’s own risk.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

DECOMMISSIONING AND DISMANTLEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE SM-1A REACTOR FACILITY

LOCATED AT FORT GREELY, AK

10 February 2022

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Department of the Army (DA) is authorized to build and operate nuclear reactors under Section 91.b. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Section 91.b authorizes DOD to procure and utilize special nuclear material in the interest of national defense and to acquire utilization facilities, i.e., reactors for military purposes. Section 110.b of the Atomic Energy Act excludes such utilization facilities acquired by DOD from any of the licensing requirements of the Atomic Energy Act. As part of the Army Reactor Program, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is responsible for nuclear reactor engineering and design, reactor construction, and decommissioning design and implementation.

2.0 GENERAL BACKGROUND

The SM-1A Reactor Facility is situated within the boundaries of Fort Greely which covers approximately 6,840 acres near Delta Junction, Alaska. Fort Greely is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Fairbanks and 225 miles northeast of Anchorage.

The SM-1A Reactor Facility is located approximately in the middle of Fort Greely (See attached Figure 1 Fort Greely, AK). SM-1A occupies an approximately 1.5-acre fenced site in the central portion of Fort Greely along the northern side of Arctic Avenue between First Street and East Fifth Street. The deactivated reactor and associated systems are primarily in a cylindrical structure known as the Vapor Container (VC) adjacent to Building 606 North. Building 606 North and Building 606 South also contain critical infrastructure associated with Fort Greely’s existing utility systems.

Building J-5 (also known as Building 607; immediately east of the VC) is used for storage by Fort Greely’s utility privatization (UP) contractor (Doyon Utilities, LLC). Doyon operates and maintains Fort Greely utility systems under a 50-year utility privatization (UP) contract that will expire in 2058. Access to and conveyance of the utility systems and infrastructure facilities, including those in Building 606 North, is granted to the UP contractor by Army Easement DACA85-08-00124. The federal government maintains ownership of SM-1A reactor components and associated radioactive materials and waste. Access to restricted areas containing radioactive materials and waste is controlled by USACE. The Army owns the land underlying the facilities associated with SM-1A.

The SM-1A Reactor Facility, shown in attached Figure 2, includes Building 606 (North and South), Building J-5, and Supply Well No. 11 contained within a fenced perimeter. The area inside the fence is generally paved asphalt or concrete with small areas of grass. Primary access to the SM-1A Reactor Facility is through one of several locked entry gates located around the reactor security fence. Entry into Building 606 is currently controlled by the UP contractor. The selected Contractor will take over security of the SM-1A facility after developing acceptable Security Plans prior to the start of site work. Within the security fence, aboveground and below ground structures and foundation materials from Building 606 North, Building J-5, and the groundwater supply Well No. 11 pump house and associated utilidor will be removed during decommissioning activities. Additionally, supply Well No. 12 and recharge Well No. 13, located outside of the perimeter fence will be part of this project.

Construction of the SM-1A Reactor Facility at Fort Greely began in 1958 and was completed in 1962, with first criticality achieved on 13 March 1962. The design was based on the concept of the SM-1 reactor at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, a prototype for stationary medium-power plants. SM-1A was a single-loop, 20.2 megawatt-thermal pressurized water reactor that used highly enriched uranium dioxide fuel to generate 2,000 kilowatts of electrical power and 37,850 pounds of extraction steam per hour. SM-1A’s primary mission was to supply electrical power and heating steam for on-post buildings and facilities at Fort Greely; it was also used as an in-service test facility to understand how the equipment would function in an arctic environment. The primary mission of the SM-1A reactor deployment was the establishment of a cold-weather nuclear power plant to supply power to Fort Greely as part of the Army Nuclear Power Program (ANPP). The secondary mission was to study the economics of operating a nuclear electric power plant as compared to operating a conventional oil-fired system in a remote area where fuel costs are high and refueling logistics are challenging. In 1970, the Chief of Engineers decided the SM-1A reactor would be shut down for the last time following the normal end-of-life after its fourth core (U.S. Army, 1974a).

During plant operation, radioactive wastewater was stored in two hot waste tanks located in the waste tank pit. The wastewater was stored until the Spring season to avoid wastewater freezing in the discharge pipeline. During the warmer months, the weather allowed the contents of the tanks to be pumped out and processed through a Dilution Station (diluting water supplied by Well No. 14) and discharged to Jarvis Creek in accordance with approved procedures and permits (Jacobs, 2002). In mid-1968, discharges to Jarvis Creek were halted and a skid-mounted Radioactive Waste Disposal System (RWDS) was installed in Building 606 North where treated wastewater was discharged into a recharge well, Well No. 13. The concentrated wastes were packaged and disposed of at appropriate facilities in the lower 48 contiguous states.

The final shutdown of the SM-1A reactor was performed in March 1972. Deactivation and initial decommissioning were performed at the SM-1A Reactor Facility following shutdown and in accordance with the U.S. Army Engineer Power Group Plan for The Decommissioning of the SM-1A Nuclear Power Plant (U.S. Army, 1972). The initial deactivation of SM-1A consisted of placing the facility in a SAFSTOR configuration by removing the nuclear fuel, conducting minor decontamination, shipping some radioactive waste for disposal, sealing the VC, and installing appropriate warning signs and monitoring devices. Much of the reactor’s primary system components were dismantled, and components inside the VC were encased in concrete and an acrylamide grout-sand-soil mixture. This mixture was capped with 36 inches of reinforced concrete to a finished elevation of about 10 feet above the bottom of the VC and the VC hatch was sealed. Waste generated during the initial deactivation activities was placed in the spent fuel pit and waste tanks pit. These pits were then filled with an acrylamide grout-sand-soil mixture and capped with reinforced concrete. Debris in these pits is assumed to be radiologically contaminated. Estimates of the remaining waste volumes and isotopic compositions of the remaining radioactive wastes are detailed within the PWS and the enclosed documentation.

Following these deactivation activities, SM-1A was placed under a routine monitoring program that is currently implemented by USACE. SM-1A has been maintained in a SAFSTOR condition since 1972 to allow residual radioactivity to decay and minimize worker exposure to radiation to the extent possible during final decommissioning and dismantlement activities. Since its placement in SAFSTOR, SM-1A has been subject to regular inspection and monitoring by USACE in accordance with AR 50-7 and SM-1A Reactor Possession Permit Number SM1A-1-19, Amendment 1-20, issued by the U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff G-3/5/7 through the Army Reactor Office (ARO).

In general, Building 606 North has remained occupied by government personnel and/or contractors operating Fort Greely’s conventional steam and power plant since SM-1A’s deactivation in 1972.

2.1 PRIOR STUDIES

The decommissioning strategy developed in the 1970's recommended that the deactivated reactors be placed into a safe storage mode that would allow the shorter-lived radionuclides to decay. It was expected that delaying decommissioning would reduce radioactive waste volumes and worker exposures. However, preliminary studies indicated that the levels of contamination present within the reactors would not be sufficiently reduced by decay to allow for the release of the facilities without significant decontamination being performed. Additionally, concern regarding the increasing cost and decreasing availability of radioactive waste disposal led the Army Reactor Office (ARO) to recommend that an assessment be performed of the SM-1A reactor to allow for a more accurate decommissioning cost estimate to be developed which addresses projected changes in disposal options.

USACE developed a management plan for conducting an All-Hazards Assessment (AHA), which contained provisions for four phases of work to be performed. Phase I included a Historical Records Review and Disposal Alternatives Investigation. Phase II, included performing a characterization survey and decommissioning cost estimate. Phases III and IV deal with decommissioning planning, design, and execution.

• Phase I - Review SM-1A historical design, operations, decommissioning, and surveillance related documents in order to prepare: Data Quality Objectives for a hazards assessment/characterization survey of the SM-1A Reactor Facility; initial waste classification of large components based on an activation analysis to estimate radionuclide concentrations; and identify those areas of the SM-1A site that are impacted by residual radioactive contamination and those that may contain other hazardous materials.

• Phase II - Conduct radiological and non-radiological sampling and analysis, hazards assessment, disposal alternatives evaluation, and cost estimates for the decommissioning and disposal of the SM-1A.

• Phase III - Develop detailed plans and execute the selected approach for hazards reduction, facility decommissioning, and waste disposal options.

• Phase IV - Terminate the nuclear reactor decommissioning permit.

Upon completion of initial decommissioning, Fort Greely was assigned operational and maintenance responsibility for the remaining SM-1A ancillary systems, beyond those associated with the primary nuclear plant. Fort Greely was to operate the secondary system with steam from the boiler in the adjacent post power plant and assume full use of all available space and structures external to the vapor container. The outward physical appearance would remain unchanged (USAEPG, 1971c). After the completion of the facility deactivation and conversion, a third-party radiological survey by a private contractor, as well as the U.S. Army Environmental Hygiene Agency (USAEHA), verified that known areas of radioactive contamination had been decontaminated to acceptable levels or were properly controlled (Suntac, 1973). An Army Reactor Systems Health and Safety Review Committee (ARCHS)-approved SM- 1A Post-Decommissioning Environmental Monitoring Plan was initiated to provide on-going surveillance of the decommissioned facility. In June of 1997, the U. S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) performed extensive surveys of the SM-1A and surrounding environment to determine the radiological status of the facility at that time (USACHPPM, 1997). In preparation for full decommissioning of the site, a Characterization Survey Report (CSR) for the All-Hazards Analysis was completed in 2011 (USACE, 2014).

Objectives for the Phase III planning efforts that will be completed by late 2021 include obtaining the necessary information to support the application for a decommissioning permit in accordance with Table 2-1 of AR 50-7 Army Reactor Program. The following information is needed to support the permit application:

• Approved Environmental Assessment. – Completed 28 Jun 2021

• Historical Site Assessment. – Completed

• Coordination documents with State Historic Preservation Office. – Completed 28 Jun 2021

• Compliance agreements/consent decrees, and so forth, that involve other regulators and stakeholders in the decommissioning.

• Proposed classification of areas for cleanup.

• Any applicable agreements between responsible commander and garrison organizations to be in place during decommissioning. – Ongoing

• Safety and health framework, identifying how personnel and radiation safety will be managed.

• Waste Management and Disposal Plan. – ARO approval granted 20 Dec 2021

• Final Decommissioning Plan. - ARO approval granted 20 Dec 2021

The final, or most recent version of the above documents will be provided as enclosures to the PWS.

2.2 OBJECTIVES

For the purposes of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) the scope of services includes the following activities related to the decommissioning and dismantlement of the SM-1A Deactivated Nuclear Power Plant. This includes byproduct materials produced as a result of SM-1A operations at locations where facility equipment or materials were utilized within Fort Greely, AK:

1) Prepare plans that will support the decommissioning of the SM-1A Reactor Facility in accordance with this PWS and the ARO Decommissioning Permit;

2) Decommission/dispose of materials in accordance with final plans, decommissioning permits, and relevant Federal and State requirements;

3) Perform and document the necessary post-decommissioning radiological surveys to demonstrate all affected areas of Fort Greely are suitable for unrestricted release; and

4) Adherence to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Army, as well as other relevant Federal/State permits, standards, and guidance.

To assist in meeting the objectives of the PWS, the Government is providing the following documents:

• Final Fort Greely Building 670 Final Status Survey (Enclosure 1)

• Final Fort Greely Building 675 Technical Memo (Enclosure 2)

• Final SM-1A December 2019 Data Quality and Usability Assessment (Enclosure 3)

• Final SM-1A Decommissioning Plan (Enclosure 4)

• Final SM-1A Large Component Transportation Technical Memo (Enclosure 5)

• Final SM-1A Routine Waste Memo (Enclosure 6)

• Final SM-1A September 2020 Data Quality and Usability Assessment (Enclosure 7)

• Pre-Final SM-1A Waste Management Disposal Plan (Enclosure 8)

• Final SM-1A Building 606N Memo (Enclosure 9)

• Final SM-1A Paint Impacts Memo ((Enclosure 10)

• Final SM-1A Soil Sampling Tech Memo (Enclosure 11)

• SM-1A Section 106 MOA (Enclosure 12)

• SM-1A Draft HAER Level II Interview Transcripts, and Draft Historical Marker (Enclosure 13)

• SM-1A Draft HAER Photo Captions and Scanned Negatives (Enclosure 14)

• SM-1A Interview Transcripts (not available at this time, Enclosure 15)

• SM-1A Draft Historical Marker (Enclosure 16)

• SM-1A Final EA w/FNSI (Enclosure 17)

• SM-1A Final EA_NOA (Enclosure 18)

• SM-1A Cultural Resources Report (Enclosure 19)

• SM-1 Decommissioning Permit (Enclosure 20)

• Value Engineering Study Report for the SM-1A Dismantlement Activities (Enclosure 21)

• 2018 TPP Presentation Day 1 (Enclosure 22)

• 2018 TPP Presentation Day 2 (Enclosure 22, cont.)

• 2018 TPP Meeting Minutes (Enclosure 23)

• 2020 June TPP Presentation (Enclosure 24)

• 2020 June Meeting Minutes (Enclosure 25)

• 2020 August TPP Agency Meetings Presentation (Enclosure 26)

• 2020 August TPP ADEC_EPA Meeting Minutes (Enclosure 27)

• 2021 January TPP Presentation (Enclosure 28)

• 2021 Meeting Minutes (Enclosure 29)

• SM-1A Decommissioning Plan References (108 Files) (Enclosure 30-137)

• Pre-Final Waste Management and Disposal Plan References (30 Files) (Enclosure 138-168)

• SM-1A Cost Estimate (Enclosure 169)

• SM-1A Basis of Estimate (Enclosure 170)

• SM-1A BLDG 606 Final Drawings (Enclosure 171)

The Decommissioning Permit for the site is anticipated to be issued in June of 2022. The Decommissioning Permit will be provided once it is received from the Army Reactor Office

The Government provided documents will be made available via the DOD Safe site https://safe.apps.mil/ approved file sharing site for USACE. The documents will be loaded to the site, and you will receive an email notification from the site with instructions on how to access and download the documents. The documents will only be available for 7 days from the date of the Request for Proposal. All Offerors will need to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to the release of any documents for bidding purposes. All documents provided by the Government must be protected from distribution and destroyed after the proposal process. (Please send the Contract Specialist email addresses for the points of contact to receive this information.)

The selected Contractor will execute the decommissioning and dismantlement activities in accordance with the proposed action identified in the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) and in accordance with the Decommissioning Permit and Decommissioning Plan.

3.0 WORK STATEMENT

The Contractor shall conduct all activities in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidance. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the basic contract, this PWS, and other Government provided documentation.

The Government team will utilize Technical Direction (TD) letters to control the release of project funding for the duration of the contract. The Contractor will work with the Project Manager and COR to develop a draft of the TD letter and the Government will finalize the letter and authorize spending accordingly. Typically, the Government will authorize the funds needed to support the project efforts on a quarterly basis. This approach will be utilized by the team to ensure project funds are being properly executed.

The work breakdown structure (WBS) and Work Elements (WE) for this project is as follows:

WE 1 Plans, Permitting, and Engineering

• Project Management (PM for WE1 only)

• Project Kick-off Meeting

• Progress Review/Conferences and Reports

• SharePoint Site

• Public Meeting

• Work Plans

• Security Plan WE 2 Mobilization and Site Preparation

• Mobilization of Site Personnel

• Training

• Mobilization of Site Equipment and Materials

• Initial Site Preparation

• Project Offices (including IT and furnishings)

• Construct Waste Storage Area

• Establish Exterior Controlled Area Boundary and Radiological Control Points WE 3 Building 607 (J-5) Disposition

• Pre-demolition Activities

• Structure Demolition

• Demolition to Slab

• Removal of Slab

• Site Restoration WE 4 Building 606 North Disposition

• Asbestos, Lead, PCB, Universal Waste Abatement (including disposal)

• Unrestricted Area Materials and Equipment (M&E) Removal and Disposal

• Pipe Pit Removal and Disposal

• Condensate Return Tank Pit Removal and Decontamination

• Six (6) Inch Concrete Floor Removal and Disposal

• Fuel Storage Vault Demolition and Disposal

• Restricted Area Site Preparation

• Spent Fuel Pit/Stairway Demolition

• VC Access

• Removal of Upper Shield Tanks

• Removal of Grout and M&E Outside the Lower Shield Tank

• Removal of the Lower Shield Tanks, Shield Rings, and Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV)

• Building 606 North MARSAME Release Surveys

• Removal of Tanks and Debris from Waste Tanks Pit

• Pipeline Removal and Restoration

• ORISE Verification Survey

• Building 606 North Demolition

• Interior VC Demolition

• Exterior VC Demolition and Base Concrete/Soil Removal

• Site Restoration WE 5 Other Exterior Removal and FFS Actions

• Remove/Abandon Wells

• Conduct Final Status Surveys (FSS) in Occupied Areas

• Removal of the Waste Storage Area WE 6 Demobilization

• Interim Demobilization

• Final Demobilization WE 7 Project Closeout and License Termination Reporting

3.1 Project Constraints:

The following are government required project constraints:

1) Decommissioning, site restoration, and reporting work must be completed by 30 September 2028.

2) Offerors will propose a year-round work schedule clearly detailing number of days and hours to be worked in each season, specifically with a focus on the winter and summer seasons. The work schedule shall detail indoor and outdoor work sequences by season.

3) Contractors will manage and utilize personnel dosimetry from the Army Dosimetry System (Redstone Arsenal).

4) The Government intends to award the following Work Elements under the Base contract. All items/task/subtasks associated with the following WE are Firm Fixed Price or Cost Reimbursable.

WE 1 - Plans, Permitting, and Engineering (Section 3.2) – Firm Fixed Price

WE 2 Mobilization and Site Preparation – Cost Plus Incentive Fee

• Mobilization of Site Personnel

• Training

• Mobilization of Site Equipment and Materials

• Initial Site Preparation

• Project Offices (including IT and furnishings)

• Construct Waste Storage Area

• Establish Exterior Controlled Area Boundary and Radiological Control Points

WE 3 Building 607 (J-5) Disposition - Cost Plus Incentive Fee

• Pre-demolition Activities

• Structure Demolition

• Demolition to Slab

• Removal of Slab

• Site Restoration

WE 4 Building 606 North Disposition – Cost Plus Incentive Fee •Asbestos, Lead, PCB, Universal Waste Abatement (including disposal) •Unrestricted Area M&E Removal and Disposal •Pipe Pit Removal and Disposal •Condensate Return Tank Pit Removal and Decontamination •Six (6) Inch Concrete Floor Removal and Disposal •Fuel Storage Vault Demolition and Disposal •Restricted Area Site Preparation

WE 6 Demobilization – Cost Plus Incentive Fee

• Interim Demobilization

It is the intent of the Government to award the base contract plus CPIF subtasks up to the funds available in FY22.

Remaining CPIF WEs will be identified in the contract award as optional items to be exercised in the subsequent two years of funding (FY23 and FY24). As such, the Base contract may include some of the following subtasks from the following WE as Cost-Plus Incentive Fee task items:

WE 4 Building 606 North Disposition

• Spent Fuel Pit/Stairway Demolition

• VC Access

• Removal of Upper Shield Tanks

• Removal of Grout and M&E Outside the Lower Shield Tank

• Removal of the Lower Shield Tanks, Shield Rings, and RPV

• Building 606 North MARSAME Release Surveys

• Removal of Tanks and Debris from Waste Tanks Pit

• Pipeline Removal and Restoration

• ORISE Verification Survey

• Building 606 North Demolition

• Interior VC Demolition

• Exterior VC Demolition and Base Concrete/Soil Removal

• Site Restoration

WE 5 Other Exterior Removal and FFS Actions

• Remove/Abandon/Cap Wells

• Conduct FSSs in Occupied Areas

• Removal of the Waste Storage Area

WE 6 Demobilization

• Final Demobilization

WE 7 Project Closeout and License Termination Reporting

For costing purposes for each WE listed in the PWS, the contractor shall account for all project management (PM) requirements and cost, plus all travel associated with WE 2 to WE 7 for the duration of the world element. Travel and Per Diem will be Cost Reimbursable (no fee). The contractor shall utilize methods to minimize project costs associated with travel (local trades/craft if possible, use/hire local staff, move staff vs. long term temporary duty, etc.). For any personnel on long term travel, the costs to the project shall not exceed the per diem rates authorized in the JTR. All travel assumptions to/from the site must be clearly outlined in the proposal costs, to include costs for personnel on long term travel to mobilize, demobilize and travel home throughout the project. It should be noted that the availability of commercial lodging (i.e., hotels, motels, etc.) in the Fort Greely, AK area is limited. The project will only allow the costs to travel home on a quarterly basis. Costs to travel home on a more frequent basis will not be applied to the project costs. Calculate and present all travel associated with all work elements (WE 2-WE7) described in the PWS.

For each work element in the PWS, additional PM requirements and costs should account for but are not limited to the following:

• Safety and Health Program

• Environmental Management Program

• Quality Control Program

• Operations

• Updating Project Plans/Engineering

• Project Controls/Administrative/Personnel Retention

For WE 3 - 6 of the PWS, Offerors shall provide a technical approach that requires ALL decommissioning and demolition waste identified in the PWS to be disposed of in the lower 48 contiguous states at one or more of the six

(6) disposal facilities listed in the Final Environmental Assessment Decommissioning and Dismantlement of the Deactivated SM-1A Nuclear Power Plant published in June 2021. At a minimum, the technical approach must outline the approach to remove all decommissioning & demolition waste, properly package the waste, and ship the waste to the disposal facility(ies). The Government reserves the right to have final approval authority for any disposal facilities throughout project implementation.

For WE 3 - 6 of the PWS, for waste transportation and disposal costing purpose, Offerors should provide one technical approach that requires ALL decommissioning and demolition waste identified in the PWS to be disposed of at Waste Control Specialists in Andrews County, Texas. At a minimum, the technical approach must outline the approach to remove all decommissioning & demolition waste, properly package the waste, and ship the waste to WCS as requested.

The Government reserves the right to have final approval authority for the disposal facility selected throughout the project implementation.

3.2 PLANS, PERMITTING, AND ENGINEERING (WE 1) (FIRM FIXED PRICE):

The Contractor shall provide project management support and travel as necessary to perform the activities detailed in WE 1. It is assumed that this task will provide the overall project management and support services for the preparation of the work plans. The Contractor shall provide technical, public relations, and management support to meetings required to fulfill the objectives of this WE. The Contractor shall prepare minutes of the review conferences, conference calls, and meetings conducted for this WE. The minutes for each meeting shall be prepared and submitted by email to USACE, initially in draft form for review and comment, and shall be finalized based on review comments received. The final minutes shall be submitted by email to each meeting attendee.

As part of the management plans for the project, planning documents must address administrative procedures to be followed throughout the project (to include but not limited to the following: control of government property, documentation of communications, project controls [scheduling, invoicing, earned value management, change management, risk management], periodic status reporting/monthly reports, personnel retention and other planning documents required to implement the project). Additionally, a SharePoint site must be established by the Contractor to allow for team collaboration, document sharing and as a file repository for the project files during the implementation of the project. The site must be accessible by DoD computers, must be password controlled, and have the ability to store all project data (no issues with files sizes, files with “Controlled Unclassified Information” information, files with “Personally Identifiable Information” etc.).

3.2.1 Project Kick-Off Meeting

Two kick-off meetings will be scheduled after award. The purpose of the meetings will be to answer questions and provide approach to the overall project and planned activities for SM-1A, plus to review the specifics of the site prior to the start of engineering, work planning, etc. Assume one (1) 4-hour meeting with six (6) individuals from the contractor attending; one meeting to be held in Baltimore, MD at the USACE District Office. The second meeting will be held at Fort Greely at the site to ensure a thorough understanding of site constraints, working conditions, and the like prior to the start of deliverables. Assume key personnel attend this meeting. Plan for a minimum one-week trip (travel Monday, meeting Tuesday thru Thursday, travel home Friday).

Key Personnel as defined in the Decommissioning Plan Sections 8.4.1-8.4.7 are:

1. Project Manager (onsite)

2. Quality Control Manager

3. Site Safety and Health Manager

4. Site Safety and Health Officer (onsite)

5. Radiation Safety Officer (onsite)

6. Site Manager (onsite)

7. Quality Control System Manager (onsite)

8. Waste Transportation and Disposal Coordinator (onsite)

Key Personnel should be assigned to the project for the duration. If a change to Key Personnel is required, the change must be coordinated with the COR and subsequently the Contracting Officer.

3.2.2 Progress/Review Conferences and Reports

Following receipt of review comments on a deliverable, the contractor shall prepare and distribute draft responses. A review conference will be held with USACE to discuss the comments and responses. Based on the agreements reached during the review conferences, the contractor shall prepare and distribute a set of responses for the comments.

The contractor shall prepare and submit reports (format to be agreed upon after award) and monthly progress reports for the duration of the contract and submit to the Project Manager. The reports shall include details concerning the project management and fieldwork activities conducted, deliverables submitted, cost information/tracking, invoice status, communications initiated and received, and meetings attended. Additional information may be added by the parties after award and throughout implementation.

The contractor shall host at least one weekly overall project team progress meeting with USACE for the duration of the project. This will be done via conference call and/or on-site. The contractor will prepare the weekly agenda, with input from USACE, host the meeting and prepare all necessary minutes as described above. A management team meeting will also be implemented on a weekly basis as needed.

3.2.3 SharePoint Site

The contractor shall set up and maintain a project SharePoint site for all team members to utilize. All meeting minutes, correspondence, invoicing, project deliverables, etc., shall be uploaded and stored on the project SharePoint site in a timely manner. The site will be maintained throughout the duration of the project then provided to the Government at the end of the project. The site shall include all necessary protocols to maintain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personal Identifiable Information (PII).

3.2.4 Public Meeting

The contractor shall prepare for and assist USACE in hosting up to four public meetings with community members to discuss the SM-1A Decommissioning and Dismantlement project at or near Fort Greely, AK. The contractor shall identify and contact community groups and advertising venues and shall secure a meeting location near the project location. The contractor shall assume an hour meeting with four (4) professional staff in attendance at the meeting.

The contractor shall also assist USACE with preparation of presentation materials, to include, but not limited to, the compilation of a fact sheet summarizing the implementation process for the decommissioning/dismantlement effort.

3.2.5 Work Plans

The Contractor shall prepare all management plans for the project. Planning documents must address administrative procedures to be followed throughout the project (to include but not limited to the following: control of government property, documentation of communications, project controls [scheduling, invoicing, earned value management, change management], periodic status reporting/monthly reports, and other planning documents required to implement the project). The Contractor shall prepare all required work plans necessary to support decommissioning activities as described in the permit and this PWS. Work plan delivery to the review team should be sequenced to minimize multiple plans being under review concurrently.

Work plans will be required by the Decommissioning Plan and/or Permit (additional plans may be required):

• Decommissioning Work Plan (an overarching plan describing how specific engineering plans will be developed to support the implementation of specific tasks)

• Quality Assurance Project Plan

• Contractor Quality Control Plan

• Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

• Site Health and Safety Plan

• Air Monitoring Plan

• Radiation Protection Plan (developed separated and included as an appendix to APP)

• Lead Compliance Plan

• Asbestos Hazard Control Plan

• Critical Lift Plans

• Emergency Response Plan

• Communication Plan

• Hazardous Material Work and Material Abatement Plan

• Environmental Monitoring Plan

• Material Categorization, Survey, and Release Plan

• Final Status Survey Plan

• Waste Management Transportation and Disposal Plan (site-specific)

• Fatigue Management Plan (if necessary – depends on proposed work schedule)

3.2.6 Security Plan

The plan shall sufficiently describe security protocols which conform to USACE requirements. A physical security plan will be developed in accordance with AR-190-13 and the Decommissioning Plan and the Decommissioning Permit. The minimum requirements of the security plan include:

• Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative).

The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

• iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award and/or NLT 30 calendar days after the completion of training for new employees.

• For Contracts that Require AT Awareness and OPSEC Training. All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training and Level I OPSEC Awareness training (for contracts that require OPSEC Training per AR530-1 Operations Security) within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable and annually thereafter. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the POC or to the contracting officer, if a POC is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil. Level I OPSEC awareness training is available at the following website: http://cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html.

• All Contractor personnel will be escorted by USACE or designated Fort Greely Security staff in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials. The contractor will coordinate with the COR and/or the facility security office for access when required. (Use when security clearances are not required, i.e.

facility repair or construction).

• NCIC and terrorist threat data base screening required. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of a current Common Access Card (CAC) will be vetted by the installation, facility local security office to determine fitness and eligibility for access IAW DTM 09-012, paragraph 2.b(4) to include but not limited to an NCIC and Terrorist Database screening. The Contractor will ensure that the Government has sufficient biographical information to conduct said screening including, but not limited to the person's name, date of birth, and social security number.

• Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements.

The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

• Access to Fort Greely is controlled. The contractor’s team will be issued yearly visitor’s badges to the installation (pending security approval based on a background check). Base access requirements are subject to change due to the installation’s security posture. This can include additional requirements like vaccination status.

• Security of site: The Fort Greely security staff will monitor the site for security purposes throughout the duration of the contract via security cameras and roving patrols. Any additional security needed during the project implementation, such as those put in place at the off-site waste storage and parking areas, will be the contractor’s responsibility.

• Parking: On-site parking at SM-1A will be limited. Project parking will be limited to 70 vehicles and may be at various parking lots adjacent to the SM-1A site. The crew will be allowed to drive to this site daily and gain access to the post with their visitor badges. There are a variety of parking lots adjacent to the site; crew will likely need to park in a designated off-site location in close proximity (within 2 miles) to the project, along the waste transportation route. This location will likely also serve as the temporary waste storage facility. The Contractor will need to prepare the designated parking area for use. The Contractor should propose the best value approach to move additional crew onto the site; for example though the use of shuttle vans or carpooling. For safety purposes, USACE does not recommend having the crew walk to the site from various locations on the base to the site. Upon completion of the job, prior to demobilization, the parking area will be returned to its original state.

3.3 Mobilization and Site Preparation (WE 2) (Cost Plus Incentive Fee):

The Contractor shall implement the Mobilization and site preparation work at Fort Greely, AK in accordance with the approved work plans, Decommissioning Plan (DP), Decommissioning Permit, and any Fort Greely permits necessary to complete activities. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining any necessary permits, including but not limited to CAA, RCRA, TSCA, CWA, etc. All permitting efforts will be coordinated with USACE and Fort Greely staff.

Offerors shall plan to coordinate waste activities with the installation and USACE as required (e.g. reporting, inspections, shipments, etc.) and shall plan to operate as a RCRA Large Quantity Generator for planning and estimating purposes.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, personnel and engineering support in order to prepare the site for decommissioning and disposal operations. Limited Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) may be provided to the contractor to support the project (depends on the completion of SM-1 D&D). All GFE provided will be managed by the contractor as part of equipment management program. Site preparation may include the travel of management and labor staff, project-specific training, and acquisition and delivery of required equipment for DP tasks. The decommissioning contractor management staff will establish a site presence, laydown areas, and waste storage areas in a location acceptable to the USACE Project Manager. Areas utilized by the Contractor for laydown areas and waste disposal shall be returned to their original conditions prior to site demobilization. Areas surrounding the utility plant shall be returned to green field conditions with appropriate security requirements (e.g. fencing).

Initial mobilization of decommissioning contractor personnel will include the project-specific training, and acquisition and delivery of required equipment for the Decommissioning Plan (DP) tasks.

Everyone performing decommissioning work, oversight, or supervision must attend site specific training in accordance with approved procedures. Safety training will be provided by the decommissioning contractor’s safety and radiological professionals. Additionally, all workers must attend a safety and securities briefing provided by USACE personnel and, if applicable, site owner/contractor personnel, regarding site-specific items.

3.3.1 Mobilization of Site Personnel

For bidding purposes, the PWS assumes 15 to 20 on-site contractor personnel for the entire duration of decommissioning. The PWS also assumes increases and/or decreases in on-site contractor personnel depending on current DP tasks being executed.

This task includes the mobilization of the key personnel and the site crew. Key personnel are required to be onsite for the oversight of all activities relevant to their expertise as defined in the Decommissioning Plan Sections 8.4.1-8.4.7.

Travel costs should be included in WE 1A, so this task should include all costs for mobilization excluding travel. This will include labor and associated training for the team upon arrival.

3.3.1.1 Training

All personnel working on SM-1A conducting decommissioning activities are required at a minimum to be trained in regard to the type and magnitude of the radiological, chemical, severe/cold weather, wildlife, and physical hazards onsite. This training will be conducted by the decommissioning contractor personnel.

Project personnel who will work in radiological controlled areas are required to undergo Radiation Worker Training. Contractor Radiation Worker Training should include the following topics at a minimum:

• Radioactivity and radioactive decay.

• Characteristics of ionizing radiation.

• Manmade radiation sources.

• Effects of exposure to radiation.

• Risks associated with occupational radiation exposures.

• Special considerations with respect to exposure of women of reproductive age.

• Dose-equivalent limits.

• Modes of exposure (internal and external).

• Dose-equivalent determinations.

• Basic protective measures (time, distance, and shielding).

• Specific procedures for maintaining exposures ALARA.

• Radiation survey instrumentation (calibration, use, and limitations).

• Radiation monitoring programs and procedures.

• Contamination control, including protective clothing, equipment, and workplace design.

• Personnel decontamination.

• Emergency procedures.

• Warning signs, labels, and alarms.

• Responsibilities of employees and management.

Contractor personnel may also be required to take additional site-specific training required by Fort Greely as part of their Safety and Security requirements.

Additionally, a tailgate safety meeting will be conducted by the Site Safety and Health Officer or designee, at the beginning of each work shift, whenever significant changes in job scope are made, whenever significant changes in site conditions (physical or radiological) occur, or whenever new personnel arrive at the job site. Health and safety procedures and issues for the day, any unique hazards associated with an activity, and a review of any significant topics from previous activities will be presented at this meeting. The information discussed will be recorded, which will serve as confirmation that the information was presented to those persons whose signatures are on the form. There will be at least one signed form for each work shift. Tailgate safety training forms will be incorporated into the decommissioning records. The Accident Prevention Plan (APP) shall describe the tailgate safety meetings and required documentation.

3.3.2 Mobilization of Site Equipment and Materials

All of the equipment and materials for the project shall be scheduled for delivery to project in accordance with the proposed schedule. Due to the site’s remote nature, the Contractor should expect long lead times for materials and limited basic supplies within the local area. The contractor shall perform a cost benefit analysis to demonstrate to the Government the most cost-effective solution for these items (rent versus purchase).

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment and materials necessary to execute the required DP Tasks. This equipment would likely include a crane capable of the heavy lifts, skid loaders, forklifts, boom lifts, etc. USACE will require proof of appropriate training and certification for all equipment operators.

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