Support for the NRC Office of Enforcements Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is soliciting proposals for the subject requirement. The full scope of work anticipated is set forth in the attached solicitation. It is the NRC's intention by this solicitation to secure the best qualified organization available to perform this requirement, cost and other factors considered.

The designated NAICS Code is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, with a size standard of $7 million. Proposals for this requirement may be submitted by all concerns, i.e., large businesses, small business, and small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Notice to large businesses: The subcontracting plan requirements of P.L. 95-507 are applicable to this effort. Thus, all large businesses must submit a detailed subcontracting plan.

If you desire to respond, your proposal should address the proposal requirements set forth in Section L of the solicitation. All proposals shall be evaluated against the evaluation criteria shown in Section M.

To respond to this request, your organization will be required to provide an offer to the NRC. Proposals must be submitted either by mail or electronically (Jennifer.DeFino@nrc.gov). Electronic submission is preferred. If your submission is by mail you must submit one original and two (2) copies, no later than 2:00 P.M. EST on Monday, December 05, 2011. Offers delivered by hand, including delivery by any express mail services or special delivery services which use a courier or other person to deliver the responses in person to the NRC, should be addressed to:
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Division of Contracts
ATTN: Jennifer A. DeFino- Mail Stop, TWB-01-B10M
11555 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852

If your submission is by email, you must email your proposal to Jennifer.DeFino@nrc.gov no later than 2:00 P.M. EST on Monday, December 05, 2011. Please note that the NRC firewall size limitation is 10MB.

The proposal shall be signed by an official authorized to bind the company, and it shall contain a statement indicating a proposal acceptance period of not less than 120 days.

It shall be the obligation of the offeror to exercise due diligence to discover and to bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer at the earliest possible time, but no later than, 12:00 NOON EST on Monday, November 14, 2011, any ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or conflicts between the SOW and other documents attached hereto or incorporated by reference herein.

The deadline for questions is 12:00 NOON EST on Monday, November 14, 2011. The answers to the questions received will be posted in the form of an amendment to the solicitation.

All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed solely through the FedBizOpps website. Hard copies of the solicitation document and its related documents, as appropriate, will be posted at this website; therefore, interested parties shall not send letters, e-mails or faxes requesting copies of the RFP. Accordingly, telephoned, mailed, e-mailed or faxed requests will not be honored. Interested parties shall be responsible for monitoring the FedBizOpps website to assure that they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition. The Government shall not reimburse interested parties for any costs associated with responding to this solicitation.

The government reserves the right to award without discussions therefore; the offerors initial proposal shall contain its best terms.

Interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to receive a government contract award. You may register with the CCR at http://www.ccr.gov/. Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) must also be completed for award. Please register Representations and Certifications at https://orca.bpn.gov/.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) intends to issue a solicitation to obtain contractor support to provide all management, supervision, administration, and labor for the NRC Office of Enforcement's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.  The contractor shall provide comprehensive case management services from initial contact by a potential party through completion of a potential settlement agreement.  These services shall include:
  i. Services of an intake neutral to process each case in a timely and efficient manner; and
  ii. Maintenance of a nationwide roster of highly qualified individuals available to perform session neutral services, on short notice, and aid the parties in resolving disputes related to the NRC enforcement program.

The designated NAICS Code is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, with a size standard of $7 million.  Proposals for this requirement may be submitted by all concerns, i.e., large businesses, small business, and small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Notice to large businesses: The subcontracting plan requirements of P.L. 95-507 are applicable to this effort.  Thus, all large businesses must be prepared to submit a detailed subcontracting plan.

The government anticipates a contract length of one base year, plus four one year option periods.

The solicitation will be issued as a request for proposal (RFP) utilizing FAR Part 15, tradeoff process.  The government anticipates release of the solicitation on or about October 14, 2011, with a projected closing date of November 15, 2011. These are projected dates and are subject to change.  This solicitation and all amendments will be issued to Federal Business Opportunities Website (FedBizOpps) at http://www.fbo.gov/.  All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed solely through the FedBizOpps website. Hard copies of the solicitation document and its related documents, as appropriate, will be posted at this website; therefore, interested parties shall not send letters, e-mails or faxes requesting copies of the RFP. Accordingly, telephoned, mailed, e-mailed or faxed requests will not be honored. Interested parties shall be responsible for monitoring the FedBizOpps website to assure that they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition. The Government shall not reimburse interested parties for any costs associated with responding to this solicitation.

The government reserves the right to award without discussions therefore; the offerors initial proposal shall contain its best terms.

Interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to receive a government contract award. You may register with the CCR at http://www.ccr.gov/. Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) must also be completed for award. Please register Representations and Certifications at https://orca.bpn.gov/.

The point of contact for this notice is Jennifer A. DeFino, Contract Specialist; Email: Jennifer.DeFino@nrc.gov; Phone: (301) 492-3637.

RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT REQUIRED.

**Note: This pre-solicitation notice is associated with Sources Sought Notice #NRC-OE-11-018**

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) intends to issue a solicitation to obtain contractor support to provide all management, supervision, administration, and labor for the NRC Office of Enforcement's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.  The contractor shall provide comprehensive case management services from initial contact by a potential party through completion of a potential settlement agreement.  These services shall include:
  i. Services of an intake neutral to process each case in a timely and efficient manner; and
  ii. Maintenance of a nationwide roster of highly qualified individuals available to perform session neutral services, on short notice, and aid the parties in resolving disputes related to the NRC enforcement program.

The designated NAICS Code is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, with a size standard of $7 million.  Proposals for this requirement may be submitted by all concerns, i.e., large businesses, small business, and small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Notice to large businesses: The subcontracting plan requirements of P.L. 95-507 are applicable to this effort.  Thus, all large businesses must be prepared to submit a detailed subcontracting plan.

The government anticipates a contract length of one base year, plus four one year option periods.

The solicitation will be issued as a request for proposal (RFP) utilizing FAR Part 15, tradeoff process.  The government anticipates release of the solicitation on or about September 26, 2011, with a projected closing date of October 26, 2011. These are projected dates and are subject to change.  This solicitation and all amendments will be issued to Federal Business Opportunities Website (FedBizOpps) at http://www.fbo.gov/.  All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed solely through the FedBizOpps website. Hard copies of the solicitation document and its related documents, as appropriate, will be posted at this website; therefore, interested parties shall not send letters, e-mails or faxes requesting copies of the RFP. Accordingly, telephoned, mailed, e-mailed or faxed requests will not be honored. Interested parties shall be responsible for monitoring the FedBizOpps website to assure that they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition. The Government shall not reimburse interested parties for any costs associated with responding to this solicitation.

The government reserves the right to award without discussions therefore; the offerors initial proposal shall contain its best terms.

Interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to receive a government contract award. You may register with the CCR at http://www.ccr.gov/. Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) must also be completed for award. Please register Representations and Certifications at https://orca.bpn.gov/.

The point of contact for this notice is Jennifer A. DeFino, Contract Specialist; Email: Jennifer.DeFino@nrc.gov; Phone: (301) 492-3637.

RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT REQUIRED.

**Note: This pre-solicitation notice is associated with Sources Sought Notice #NRC-OE-11-018**

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) intends to issue a solicitation to obtain contractor support to provide all management, supervision, administration, and labor for the NRC Office of Enforcement's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.  The contractor shall provide comprehensive case management services from initial contact by a potential party through completion of a potential settlement agreement.  These services shall include:
  i. Services of an intake neutral to process each case in a timely and efficient manner; and
  ii. Maintenance of a nationwide roster of highly qualified individuals available to perform session neutral services, on short notice, and aid the parties in resolving disputes related to the NRC enforcement program.

The designated NAICS Code is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, with a size standard of $7 million.  Proposals for this requirement may be submitted by all concerns, i.e., large businesses, small business, and small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Notice to large businesses: The subcontracting plan requirements of P.L. 95-507 are applicable to this effort.  Thus, all large businesses must be prepared to submit a detailed subcontracting plan.

The government anticipates a contract length of one base year, plus four one year option periods.

The solicitation will be issued as a request for proposal (RFP) utilizing FAR Part 15, tradeoff process.  The government anticipates release of the solicitation on or about September 07, 2011, with a projected closing date of October 10, 2011. These are projected dates and are subject to change.  This solicitation and all amendments will be issued to Federal Business Opportunities Website (FedBizOpps) at http://www.fbo.gov/.  All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed solely through the FedBizOpps website. Hard copies of the solicitation document and its related documents, as appropriate, will be posted at this website; therefore, interested parties shall not send letters, e-mails or faxes requesting copies of the RFP. Accordingly, telephoned, mailed, e-mailed or faxed requests will not be honored. Interested parties shall be responsible for monitoring the FedBizOpps website to assure that they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition. The Government shall not reimburse interested parties for any costs associated with responding to this solicitation.

The government reserves the right to award without discussions therefore; the offerors initial proposal shall contain its best terms.

Interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to receive a government contract award. You may register with the CCR at http://www.ccr.gov/. Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) must also be completed for award. Please register Representations and Certifications at https://orca.bpn.gov/.

The point of contact for this notice is Jennifer A. DeFino, Contract Specialist; Email: Jennifer.DeFino@nrc.gov; Phone: (301) 492-3637.

RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT REQUIRED.

**Note: This pre-solicitation notice is associated with Sources Sought Notice #NRC-OE-11-018**