IR 07100086/2026201
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| Site: | 07100086 |
| Issue date: | 02/20/2026 |
| From: | Gerond George NRC/NMSS/DFM/IOB |
| To: | Hedger T Alpha-Omega Services |
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SUBJECT:
ALPHA-OMEGA SERVICES, INC. - U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION INSPECTION REPORT 07100086/2026201
Dear Troy Hedger:
This letter refers to the inspection conducted on January 12-15, 2026, at Alpha-Omega Services (AOS) facility in Merritt Island, Florida. The inspection team held an exit meeting on January 15, 2026. The purpose of the inspection was to verify and assess the adequacy of AOS implementation and compliance with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
requirements for the design, modification, fabrication, assembly, testing, maintenance, and procurement of the transportation packagings for which AOS is the Certificate of Compliance holder. The enclosed report presents the results of this inspection.
No violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely, Gerond A. George, Chief Inspection and Oversight Branch Division of Fuel Management Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards Docket No. 07100086 Enclosure:
As stated February 20, 2026 Signed by George, Gerond on 02/20/26
ML26050A093 OFFICE NMSS/DFM NMSS/DFM NMSS/DFM NAME JTapp WWheatley GGeorge DATE 2/19/2026 2/20/2026 2/20/2026
Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
Report Number:
07100086/2026201
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2026-201-0001
Certificate Holder:
Alpha-Omega Services, Inc.
Facility:
Alpha-Omega Services, Inc.
Location:
Merritt Island, FL
Inspection Dates:
January 12, 2026, to January 15, 2026
Inspectors:
J. Tapp, Sr. Transportation and Storage Safety Inspector, Team Leader
M. Davis, Sr. Transportation and Storage Safety Inspector
E. Rosario, Transportation and Storage Safety Inspector
Approved By:
Gerond A. George, Chief
Inspection and Oversight Branch
Division of Fuel Management
Office of Nuclear Material Safety
and Safeguards
SUMMARY
This routine inspection performed at Alpha-Omega Services (AOS) facility in Merritt Island, FL from January 12 to 15, 2026, evaluated the ongoing activities related to the transportation of radioactive material in U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)-approved transportation packagings. The purpose of the inspection was to verify and assess the adequacy of AOS transportation related activities to determine if they were performed in accordance with the requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 71, Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Material, the Certificate of Compliance (CoC) and safety analysis report (SAR) for transportation packagings that AOS holds the CoC approval, and AOS NRC-approved quality assurance program (QAP).
Based on the results of this inspection, the NRC inspection team assessed that overall, the implementation of AOS QAP was adequate.
List of Findings and Violations
No violations of more than minor significance were identified.
Additional Tracking Items
None.
INSPECTION SCOPES
The inspection was conducted using the appropriate portions of Inspection Procedure (IP)86001, Design, Fabrication, Testing, and Maintenance of Transportation Packaging. Currently approved IPs are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess CoC holder performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards. The inspection was declared complete when the objectives of the IP were met, consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter 2690, Inspection Program for Storage of Spent Reactor Fuel and Reactor-Related Greater-Than-Class C Waste at Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations and for 10 CFR Part 71 Transportation Packagings.
IP 86001 - Design, Fabrication, Testing, and Maintenance of Transportation Packagings
- (1) Quality Assurance Program (IP Section 02.02)
The inspectors reviewed AOS QAP and associated implementing procedures to verify design, modification, maintenance, assembly, testing, repair, and procurement activities were conducted in accordance with the SAR and transportation packaging CoC. The inspectors reviewed the CoC holders QAP documented in NRC Form 311, Quality Assurance Program Approval for Radioactive Material Packages, Revision 9, and applicable implementing procedures listed in the Documents Reviewed section of this report.
10 CFR Part 21 (IP Section 02.03)
The inspectors reviewed quality procedures to verify whether provisions were in place for reporting defects that could cause a substantial safety hazard or a failure to comply with the nonconformances, and condition reports identified during quality activities. The inspectors also reviewed postings within the facility to determine whether the AOS complied with 10 CFR 21.6, "Posting Requirements," as applicable.
The records reviewed are listed in the Documents Reviewed section of this report.
Design Control (IP Section 02.04)
The inspectors reviewed selected design documentation to confirm that AOS implemented adequate design control activities. Special attention was given to how AOS applied the design requirements to important-to-safety (ITS) related components. Additionally, the inspectors verified that AOS applied a graded approach to identifying ITS components during design and consistently implemented this approach in quality requirements for components and material procurement. The records reviewed are listed in the Documents Reviewed section of this report.
Specifically, the inspectors reviewed the following design activities:
- Modification of leak testing requirements for Model AOS-025, AOS-050, and AOS-100 transport packages
- Update to bolting evaluation for Model AOS-025, AOS-050, and AOS-100 transport packages
- Modifications to use of seals for Model AOS-025, AOS-050, and AOS-100 transport packages Fabrication Assembly and Testing (IP Sections 02.05 and 02.06)
The inspectors evaluated maintenance, assembly, and test controls of ITS components by reviewing the following activities:
- Visual examinations of impact limiters for AOS-100A-0001 (C-01), AOS-100A-0002 (C-02), AOS-100A-0003 (C-03) 2025 annual inspection
- Helium leak test report of lid closure seal, conical seal, vent port plug closure, and drain port plug closure 2025 annual inspection
- Wipe test analysis for the 2024 annual and five-year in-service inspection of AOS-100A-0001 (C-01)
- Proof load test of AOS-100A-0002 (C-02) package assembly impact limiter and shipping tie-down turnbuckles
- Liquid penetrant examination of AO-100A-001 (C-01) impact limiter tie-down rib (pad eye) welds
- Visual examinations of cask lid attachment bolts, port plugs, pipe plugs, trunnion screws, and cask trunnions for AOS-100A-0001 (C-01) 2024 annual and five-year in-service inspection
- Liquid penetrant examinations of cask lid attachment bolts, port plugs, trunnion screws, conical seal pipe plugs, and casks trunnions for AOS-100A-0001 (C-01) 2024 annual and five-year in-service inspection Procurement Controls (IP Section 02.07)
The inspectors evaluated the procurement processes, including receipt inspection, material traceability, and commercial-grade dedication by reviewing the following:
- Purchase order AOS-6917 Rev. 1 of the AOS-100A packaging assembly
- Certificate of calibration 3534136 of RTD thermometer AST-18209
- Calibration records of NoGo, QC-125, and Go, QC-136, thread gauges Non-Conformance and Corrective Action (IP Section 02.08)
The inspectors reviewed a sample of non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective action reports as well as interviewed personnel to verify implementation of the non-conformance control and corrective action programs. The inspectors evaluated NCRs and corrective action reports associated with previous NRC violations, and use-as-is and repair dispositions. The records reviewed are listed in the Documents Reviewed section of this report.
Personnel Training and Certifications (IP Section 02.09)
The inspectors reviewed records and interviewed personnel to verify that trained and certified individuals performed quality-related activities in accordance with approved quality procedures. The inspectors reviewed completed training records for personnel conducting design activities, audits, welding and nondestructive examinations to assess and confirm that individuals complied with applicable quality procedures.
Audit Program (IP Section 02.08)
The inspectors reviewed the audit program to determine whether AOS scheduled, planned, and performed internal audits in accordance with applicable regulations and QAP requirements. Additionally, the team reviewed a sample of external audits and supplier evaluations for the suppliers of procured ITS components and services to determine if AOS audited each supplier and performed an annual assessment for continued placement on the approved suppliers list. The records reviewed are listed in the Documents Reviewed section of this report.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No violations of more than minor significance were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified that no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On January 15, 2026, the inspectors presented the NRC inspection results to Troy Hedger and other members of the AOS staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
FM9012.2-
2024-018
Thread Ring Gauge Go QC-125
05/10/2024
FM9012.2-
2024-019
Thread Ring Gauge NoGo QC-136
05/10/2024
FM9012.2-
2025-001
Thread Ring Gauge Go QC-125
08/22/2025
Calibration
Records
FM9012.2-
2025-006
Thread Ring Gauge NoGo QC-136
08/22/2025
2021-002
2021-003
2022-001
Internal Audit Observation
2024-001
Internal Audit Observation
Corrective Action
Documents
2024-002
Wrong acceptance test used Metallic versus Elastomeric
2026-001
Indoctrination and Training of Personnel
01/14/2026
2026-002
Control of Measuring and Test Equipment
01/15/2026
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
2026-003
Nonconforming Material, Parts, or Components
01/15/2026
105E9711
AOS-100 Packaging Assembly
L
105E9712
AOS-100 Cask Assembly
P
105E9713
AOS-100 Impact Limiter
J
Drawings
105E9722
AOS-025A Impact Limiter
J
FM9003.2-
2021-001
Radioactive Material Transport Packaging System Safety
Analysis Report for Model AOS-025, AOS-050,
and AOS-100 Transport Packages
A
FM9003.2-
2022-001
Radioactive Material Transport Packaging System Safety
Analysis Report for Model AOS-025, AOS-050
and AOS-100 Transport Packages
2/27/2022
86001
Engineering
Changes
FM9006.1-
Radioactive Material Transport Packaging System Safety
09/06/2024
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
2024-001
Analysis Report for Model AOS-025, AOS-050,
and AOS-100 Transport Packages
DR-CN-15008-22-
201
Design Review Report - Bolting Evaluation of AOS Transport
Packages
FM9006.3-
2023-003
Approval of Bolting Evaluation of AOS Transport Packages
07/12/2023
TE-042021-001
Technical Evaluation - Cask Cavity Pressure Analysis
04/15/2021
Engineering
Evaluations
TE-042021-002
Technical Evaluation - Radiation Resistance of Elastomeric O-
Rings
04/14/2021
Approved Suppliers List - Radioactive Material Packages
10/30/2025
22
Internal Audit
3/9/2023
23
Management Review
4/30/2023
24
Internal Audit
3/31/2024
Audit No.
FM9018.3-
2025-001
External Audit
05/08/2025
FM9007.2-
2025-001
Annual Assessment of External Supplier
09/11/2025
FM9007.2-
2025-001
Annual Assessment of External Supplier
10/30/2025
NCR 022024-001
AOS-100A Transport Packaging, Surface indications and
damage
2/20/2024
NCR 032025-001
AOS-100A-0002 Package Assembly - Shipping Cradle
Keensert
3/18/2025
NCR 032025-002
AOS-100A-0002 Cask Outer Shell - Port Openings
3/19/2025
NCR 082022-001
SAR AOS-FM9054 Acceleration Issue
8/10/2022
NCR 092025-003
AOS-100 Axial Shielding Plate - Item 3, Set Screws
9/24/2025
Miscellaneous
NCR 122024-001
OS-100A-0001 Package Assembly Shipping Cage Bolts and
Keenserts
2/18/2024
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
PO # AOS-13319
Purchase Order
PO # AOS-13320
Purchase Order
PO # AOS-13525
Purchase Order
09/15/2025
CCPT-AOS-100
Standard Temperature Liquid Penetrant (PT) Examination
Using the Color Contrast Solvent-Removable Method
5980-00
MSLT-C100-AOS
Helium Mass Spectrometer Periodic & Maintenance Leak Test 5980-07
SOP PR9000
Quality Assurance Program
J
SOP PR9001.1
Organization and Responsibility
G
SOP PR9002.1
Control of the Quality Assurance Program Revisions
E
SOP PR9002.2
Indoctrination and Training of Personnel
H
SOP PR9002.6
Qualification of Engineering Personnel
C
SOP PR9003.1
Design Control
E
SOP PR9003.2
Project Plan
C
SOP PR9003.3
Calculations
D
SOP PR9003.5
Design Review
E
SOP PR9003.7
Identification of Quality Categories and Safety Classifications
D
SOP PR9005.1
Drawings
C
SOP PR9006.1
Document Control
K
SOP PR9007.1
Control of Purchased Material, Equipment, and Services
L
SOP PR9007.5
Dedication of Commercial Grade Items and Services
G
SOP PR9015.1
Nonconforming Material, Parts, and Components
F
SOP PR9015.2
Regulatory Requirements Reportability
E
SOP PR9016.1
Corrective Action
F
SOP PR9017.1
Quality Assurance Records
J
SOP PR9018.1
Audits
C
Procedures
SOP PR9110
Generic Maintenance and Operating Procedure for Model
AOS-025, AOS-050, and AOS-100 Transport Packages
H
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
SOP PR9110
Generic Maintenance and Operating Procedure for Model
AOS-025, AOS-050, and AOS-100 Transport Packages
J
SOP PR9110.1
Annual Maintenance Procedure for AOS Transport Packaging
System
F
VT-AOS-100
Visual Examination
5980-00
AOS-13319
Nondestructive Examination Services (PT and VT)
2/10/2024
Shipping Records
AOS-6917
AOS-100A Packaging Assembly
FM9110.4-
2025-001
Unit AOS-100A-0001 (C-01) Annual Inspection
04/14/2025
Work Orders
FM9110.4-
2024-001
Unit AOS-100A-0001 (C-01) Annual Inspection and 5-Year
"In-Service" Usage
06/03/2024