Technical Support for Enhancement of Radiological Assessment System for Consequence Analysis (RASCAL) Computer Code and Emergency Response Assessment Tools for the NRC Operations Center.

Added: Jan 06, 2015 1:48 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  Under this announcement, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) anticipates awarding a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for technical support for the enhancement of the Radiological Assessment System for Consequence Analysis (RASCAL) computer code and emergency response assessment tools for the NRC Operations Center.  The NRC shall base their award decision on the proposal that is the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered with technical factors more significant than price.  The evaluation criteria relating to this award decision can be found in the attached Request for Proposal (RFP).  The closing date for receipt of proposals is February 6, 2015 at 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time (EST).  Any proposal submitted after 5:00 PM, EST on February 6, 2015 will not be accepted.

The North American Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services).  All responsible sources must submit a proposal referencing RFP#:  NRC-HQ-60-15-R-0001 by the solicitation due date.  There will be a question period regarding this solicitation, which ends January 23, 2015, at 5:00 PM EST.  Any questions should be sent in writing to Rob Robinson, via email at richard.robinsonii@nrc.gov by the end of the question period.  The closing period will not be extended for the purposes of responding to questions received after this date.  Additionally, if the NRC decides not to award a contract, the NRC shall not ve responsible for any costs incurred in preparing the proposal.