ML19211B415

Order No. 31310019F0083 Under Contract No. 31310019D0002

ML19211B415
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Issue date:	07/30/2019
From:	Jeffrey Mitchell Acquisition Management Division
To:	Latchman-Geller M Information Systems Labs
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17. SCHEDULE (See reverse for Rejections) 31310019F0083 See Schedule US NRC - HQ ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION MAIL STOP TWFN-07B20M JEFFREY R MITCHELL MARGARET LATCHMAN-GELLER INFORMATION SYSTEMS LABORATORIES INC 12900 BROOKPRINTER PLACE SUITE 800 POWAY CA 92064 See Schedule

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h. EDWOSB The Contractor shall provide Thermal Hydraulic Code Development and User Support in accordance with the Task Order Statement of Work.

Period of Performance: 08/01/2019 to 07/31/2020 Continued...

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TITLE: CONTRACTING/ORDERING OFFICER JEFFREY R. MITCHELL

$927,073.52 OPTIONAL FORM 347 (Rev. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA/FAR 48 CFR 53.213(f)

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(g) 31310019D0002 00001 Base Year Cost Reimbursement - Cost Recovery Line Item Ceiling:

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Requisition No: OIP-19-0010, RES-19-0257 Accounting Info:

2019-X0200-FEEBASED-60-60D003-1147 6-174-252A-11-6-174-1147 Funded:

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10001 Option Year 1 [8/01/2020 - 07/31/2021] 0.00 Amount: $900,053.84(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date07/01/2020 20001 Option Year 2 [8/01/2021 - 07/31/2022] 0.00 Amount: $918,602.40(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date07/01/2021 30001 Option Year 3 [08/01/2022 - 07/31/2023] 0.00 Amount: $982,705.40(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date07/01/2022 40001 Option Year 4 [08/01/2023 - 07/31/2024] 0.00 Amount: $956,923.76(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date07/01/2023 The obligated amount of award: $483,627.00.

The total for this award is shown in box 17(i).

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.213(f)

OPTIONAL FORM 348 (Rev. 4/2006)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPODUCTION PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE TOTAL CARRIED FORWARD TO 1ST PAGE (ITEM 17(H))

$927,073.52

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CONTRACTOR ACCEPTANCE OF TASK ORDER 31310019F0083 Acceptance of Task Order No: 31310019F0083 should be made by having an official, authorized to bind your organization.

Accepted Task Order No: 31310019F0083:

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SECTION B - Supplies or Services/Prices B.1 BRIEF PROJECT TITLE AND WORK DESCRIPTION (a) The title of this project is: Thermal Hydraulic (T/H) Code Development and User Support.

(b) Summary work description: The contractor shall provide T/H code and model development and improvements, as well as configuration control, correction of code errors, documentation updates, and user support to the NRC, its contractors, and members of CAMP and the domestic user community.

B.2 CONSIDERATION AND OBLIGATIONCOST-PLUS-FIXED-FEE ALTERNATE I (a) The total estimated cost to the Government for full performance of this contract is 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.

(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 obligated will cover performance through February 2020.

(e) This is an incrementally-funded contract and FAR 52.232 Limitation of Funds applies.

(f) In accordance with FAR 52.216 Fixed Fee, it is the policy of the NRC to withhold payment of fee after payment of 85 percent of the fee has been paid in order to protect the Governments interest. The amount of fixed-fee withheld from the contractor will not exceed 15 percent of the total fee or $100,000, whichever is less. Accordingly, the maximum amount of fixed-fee that may be held in reserve is $

B.3 COST RECOVERY The vendor is authorized to collect dues/fees from the NRC codes domestic user groups and CAMP member organizations on behalf of the NRC. The monies collected is treated as NRC obligations and therefore shall be tracked accordingly.

NRC Obligations + Cost Recovery Monies = Total NRC Obligations.

The Total NRC Obligations shall not surpass the authorized contract ceiling.

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B.4 COST SCHEDULE SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED COST CLIN NO.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED COST FIXED FEE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST PLUS FIXED FEE 00001 Base Year August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020

$927,073.52 10001 Option Year 1 August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021

$900,053.85 20001 Option Year 2 August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022

$918,602.40 30001 Option Year 3 August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023

$982,705.39 40001 Option Year 4 August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024

$956,923.76 Total Estimated Cost Plus Fixed Fee [Base and all Options]

$4,685,358.92

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SECTION C - Description/Specifications C.1 TASK ORDER STATEMENT OF WORK TITLE: Thermal Hydraulic Code Development and User Support BACKGROUND The Division of Safety Analysis (DSA), Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research (RES) has responsibility for the development, testing, assessment, maintenance, and user support of the NRC's thermal-hydraulic (T/H) computer codes. These codes include

TRACE (TRAC/RELAP Advanced Computational Engine) is NRC's flagship thermal-hydraulics analysis tool. It is a modernized thermal-hydraulics code designed to consolidate the capabilities of NRC's 4 legacy safety codes - TRAC-P, TRAC-B, RELAP, and RAMONA. It is able to analyze large/small break LOCAs and system transients in PWRs, BWRs, SMRs, and non-LWR advanced reactor designs. The capability also exists to model thermal hydraulic phenomena in both 1-D and 3-D space. It also includes the ability to model 3-D kinetics through integration with the Purdue Advanced Reactor Core Simulator (PARCS) code. The combined integrated product of these two tools is called TRACE/PARCS throughout the remained of this contract.

PARCS (Purdue Advanced Reactor Core Simulator) is a computer code that solves the time-dependent two-group neutron diffusion equation in three-dimensional Cartesian geometry using nodal methods to obtain the steady-state and transient neutron flux distribution. The code may be used in the analysis of reactivity-initiated accidents in light-water reactors where spatial effects may be important. It exists both as a stand-alone program and as a separate computational module coupled to other thermal-hydraulic codes. In this latter context, the source code for PARCS is tightly integrated with TRACE. PARCS may also be run in a coupled mode with RELAP5 using a looser coupling technology called the Generic Interface (GI). Associated with PARCS is the GENPMAXS tool which is used for converting macroscopic cross-sections generated by lattice physics codes like SCALE/TRITON/POLARIS, CASMO, or HELIOS into a form readable by PARCS.

RELAP5 (Reactor Excursion and Leak Analysis Program) is a one dimensional (1-D) best-estimate T/H code that is primarily used for small-break loss of coolant accidents (SBLOCAs) and other transients.

SNAP (Symbolic Nuclear Analysis Package) is a graphical user interface with pre-processor and post-processor capabilities which assists users in developing TRACE and RELAP5 input decks and running the codes.

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AVScript (Automated Validation Script) is a script written in the PERL language designed to allow code users to automate the process of running T/H codes and generating figures that are used to analyze the simulation of interest. The current TRACE assessment framework (over 500 separate and integral effects tests) makes extensive use of this tool. The functionality provided by this tool has been captured in an SNAP plugin called AVF. It is expected that over time, the entire TRACE assessment framework will be migrated to this new plugin.

ACAP (Automated Code Assessment Program) is a graphical program designed to allow code users to easily generate quantitative figures of merit regarding the goodness of fit between code predictions and experimental data or other code predictions. This tool is written in C/C++ and runs as a GUI on Windows or in batch mode on Windows or Linux.

The batch functionality of this tool has been captured in a SNAP plugin written in Java.

These codes are used to support independent regulatory decision-making in support of design reviews, power uprates, license extensions, generic safety issues, and the review of vendor evaluation models.

Additional responsibility of the Division includes maintenance of a thermal-hydraulic databank which contains the results of T/H experiments, tests, and assessments used to demonstrate applicability of T/H codes for their intended uses.

When requested by the NRC, the contractor makes the codes available to NRC-approved domestic users via a User Support Group, and foreign users participating in the international Code Applications and Maintenance Program (CAMP). The use of the codes by these organizations provides calculations and assessments needed to validate and improve the codes. Semi-annual international workshops are conducted by the NRC to discuss code results and related issues.

Codes are currently provided to approved users for a nominal fee that covers shipping, handling, and assistance in installation of the codes. Some users opt to join the User Support Group and pay an annual membership fee. For the additional fee, members receive consultation over email or the telephone on possible problems encountered in use of the codes, including new versions of the codes, and may send a representative to annual code training conducted by the NRC. Both domestic users and CAMP members continue to assess the codes against reactor operational and/or experimental data. As a result of these comparisons and through use of the codes for plant safety assessment, many changes to the codes are suggested each year. When sufficient changes have been made to the codes, assessments are made by the contractor and new versions of the codes are released to the users. The contractor may, at the request of NRC, assert copyright to these codes, subject to a special nuclear purpose license that gives NRC

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the right to distribute the code in the nuclear arena and transfer the copyright to new contractors as new contract vehicles are awarded.

The contractor provides a single point of contact to assist code users, performs code and model development for the TRACE code, provides maintenance in the form of version control, error corrections and code debugging, and provides support for CAMP activities for the TRACE and RELAP5 codes. As noted above, it is expected that code modifications will be required as a result of code usage/assessment. The contractor is also expected to develop and conduct training courses at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels for NRC staff as well as domestic and international code users.

The NRC has transitioned from RELAP5 to TRACE as its primary thermal-hydraulic analysis tool. As such, RELAP5 code development activities are expected to be at a very low level, limited to bug fixes and porting features from RELAP5 into TRACE, as needed. Support for RELAP5 code maintenance will continue to address CAMP member needs as required by active international agreements.

OBJECTIVE The contractor shall provide the necessary personnel, management, materials, equipment, administrative and technical services as outlined in this Statement of Work.

The work performed will support the Agency's safety mission by providing high-quality and timely regulatory research, tools, expertise and other technical products that facilitate regulatory decision making and system safety.

SCOPE OF WORK The contractor shall provide T/H code and model development and improvements, as well as configuration control, correction of code errors, documentation updates, and user support to the NRC, its contractors, and members of CAMP and the domestic user community. The NRC will provide the contractor with the required codes.

SPECIFIC SUBTASKS:

Task 1 - TRACE/PARCS Code Development and Maintenance The contractor shall:

1.

Maintain and develop TRACE/PARCS as directed by the NRC and provide a single point of contact for satisfying code users' requests for documentation, code versions or updates, modeling changes, improved user convenience,

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assistance and diagnosis of user problems, correction of code bugs, code changes, and updating of code documentation. Unless authorized by NRC, modifications shall be backwardly compatible with plant input models that were developed for older versions of the code.

2.

Support TRACE/PARCS on the following platforms: Windows PC - 32 bit*,

Windows PC - 64 bit*, Linux PC - 32 bit*, Linux PC - 64 bit*, and Mac/OSX (or later)* running the following Fortran compilers and tools: Intel Visual Fortran (for Linux and Windows)* and Microsoft Visual Studio*, Totalview Fortran debugger for Linux*, NAG Fortran compiler for Linux*, NAG Fortran compiler for Mac/OSX*,

Lahey (Linux and Windows)*, Compaq Visual Fortran, IBM xlf compiler (for Apple), Portland Group compiler, and gfortran compiler.

3.

Ensure that the above compilers and platforms with asterisks next to them are in place for the entire period of performance. Also ensure that these tools and platforms are maintained at their most current release levels throughout the contract (to the extent that the compilers will successfully compile NRC codes and the compilers and platforms reflect what is being used in the user community). Other tools and platforms can be acquired later on direct instruction from the NRC Contracting Officers Representative (COR). The contractor may be asked to extend support to other platforms and tools not listed (i.e., Sun Unix, HP Unix, etc.) to reflect changing user needs.

4.

Develop and maintain user-friendly installation packages that are to be used when distributing TRACE/PARCS - one variant with source code, and one variant without source code (executable only). If an installation package does not exist, the contractor shall create one. Installation packages should include, at a minimum, a README file explaining how to install and run the code, sample inputs and outputs, all relevant code documentation, optimized and debug 32 and 64-bit executables for Linux and Windows. Unless otherwise directed, installation packages shall be checked to ensure they do not contain proprietary information. Sample distribution CDs shall be provided to the NRC COR before their first release.

5.

Perform verification and validation (V&V) of new models and TRACE/PARCS code versions, as directed by NRC. This includes the preparation of existing assessment cases into an automated execution framework (i.e. AVScript or AVF plugin) and the preparation of assessment reports in a format specified by NRC (may be Word, Framemaker, or Latex, using templates provided by the NRC).

When a new version of a code is created or new experimental data becomes available, and when requested, the contractor shall provide the NRC COR with a plan for developmentally assessing the code and an assessment matrix based on a review of the relevant models and correlations in the code and ranges of conditions over which they apply.

6.

Maintain cognizance of national and international developments in the area of thermal-hydraulic codes/experiments. Based on this knowledge, as appropriate,

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 10 propose modeling improvements to TRACE/PARCS and additions to the developmental assessment matrix to ensure that TRACE/PARCS retains a state-of-the-art thermal-hydraulic analysis capability.

7.

Maintain a CD/DVD library (using archival quality media) of TRACE/PARCS code versions developed by the contractor. Include all files necessary to understand, reproduce, document and test these code versions, including ancillary data files and plotting routines. Restrict READ/WRITE access to supervised employees.

While the NRC currently maintains configuration control of TRACE/PARCS using a version control system called Subversion, the NRC may, at its discretion, ask the contractor to assume this responsibility.

8.

Maintain a Bugzilla-based (or similar) tool for user trouble reports and user change requests. The NRC COR shall be notified immediately if changes that need to be addressed urgently are identified.

9.

Prior to the release of any revised versions of TRACE/PARCS, submit to the NRC COR, for review and approval, all documentation that reflects the changes made to the code(s), including assessment and user guidance. All NRC-approved released versions of TRACE/PARCS shall be provided to the NRC COR.

Task 2 - RELAP5 Code Maintenance The contractor shall:

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Maintain and develop RELAP5, as directed by the NRC, and provide a single point of contact for satisfying code users' requests for documentation, code versions or updates, modeling changes, improved user convenience, assistance and diagnosis of user problems, correction of code bugs, code changes, and updating of code documentation. Unless authorized by NRC, modifications shall be backwardly compatible with plant input models that were developed for older versions of the code.

2.

Support RELAP on the following platforms: Windows PC - 32 bit, Windows PC -

64 bit, Linux PC - 32 bit, Linux PC - 64 bit, and Mac/OSX (or later) running the following Fortran compilers and tools: Intel Visual Fortran (for Linux and Windows) and Microsoft Visual Studio, Totalview Fortran debugger for Linux, NAG Fortran compiler for Linux, NAG Fortran compiler for Mac/OSX, Lahey (Linux and Windows), Compaq Visual Fortran, IBM xlf compiler (for Apple),

Portland Group compiler, and gfortran compiler. The contractor may be asked to extend support to other platforms and tools not listed (i.e., Sun Unix, HP Unix, etc.) to reflect changing user needs.

3.

Develop and maintain user-friendly installation packages that are to be used when distributing RELAP - one variant with source code, and one variant without

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Perform V&V of new models and RELAP5 code versions, as directed by NRC.

When a new version of a code is created or new experimental data becomes available, and when requested, the contractor shall provide the NRC COR with a plan for developmentally assessing the code and an assessment matrix based on a review of the relevant models and correlations in the code and ranges of conditions over which they apply.

5.

Maintain configuration control, and a CD/DVD library (using archival quality media) of RELAP5 code versions. Include all files necessary to understand, reproduce, document and test these code versions, including ancillary data files and plotting routines. Restrict READ/WRITE access to supervised employees.

6.

Maintain a file of user trouble reports and user change requests. On a quarterly basis, provide to the NRC COR a report that describes how error corrections were/will be made with a proposed prioritization schedule, and estimated staff effort to meet these requests. The NRC COR shall be notified immediately if changes that need to be addressed urgently are identified. The report shall include a description of the procedures used for quality assurance for error corrections and code revisions.

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Prior to the release of any revised versions of RELAP5, submit to the NRC COR, for review and approval, all documentation that reflects the changes made to the code(s), including assessment and user guidance. All NRC-approved released versions of RELAP5 shall be provided to the NRC COR.

Task 3 - Maintain the NRC Reactor Safety Data Bank The contractor shall maintain the NRC Reactor Safety Data Bank. This may include any or all of the following:

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Convert new (or other unconverted) experimental data to the platform independent binary (PIB) format as.bin files. All converted data shall be verified for completeness and correctness. Also, converted files shall be delivered to NRC in formats appropriate for both inclusion in the standard Data Bank hierarchy and archival into the NRC ADAMS system.

2.

Update existing Data Bank files, as necessary, to ensure completeness and correctness 3.

Locate references and documents associated with existing or pertinent experiments for inclusion in the Data Bank Task 4 - CAMP Program Management

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 12 The contractor shall:

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Provide user support to CAMP members as required by the CAMP agreements.

This includes providing a single point of contact for answering general code related questions and satisfying requests for documentation, code versions or updates (with NRC approval), installation support, modeling changes, improved user convenience, assistance and diagnosis of user problems, correction of code bugs, code changes, and updating of code documentation.

2.

Coordinate, participate in, and make presentations at CAMP semi-annual meetings. This includes such details as 1) acquiring and reserving an appropriate meeting location, 2) arranging for appropriate audio-visual support,

3) preparing meeting announcements, registration materials, a meeting agenda, and assisting foreign non-NRC participants with identifying possible travel & meal options, 4) handling participant registrations, and 5) taking and preparing CAMP and Technical Program Committee (TPC) meeting minutes. These minutes shall be made available to all CAMP representatives no less than 2 months in advance of the next CAMP meeting.

3.

Prepare annual summary reports (commencing one year from the effective date of the contract) of independent assessments performed by CAMP participants (i.e. in-kind contributions).

4.

Assist NRC in maintaining an up-to-date list of official CAMP representatives and CAMP code users.

5.

Provide telephone assistance to NRC staff and domestic code users during regular business hours, i.e., 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday, to diagnose their difficulties with the code and offer solutions to code problems. Code problems that are discovered shall be tracked using the tracking tools discussed in Tasks 1 & 2.

6.

Distribute code versions to approved foreign code users in a form compatible with the user's computer system (workstation). The NRC may, at its discretion, direct the contractor, on behalf of NRC, to enter into formal CAMP cooperative agreements and licensing arrangements with foreign commercial organizations to exchange NRC codes in exchange for in-kind contributions and a monetary fee, as well as exchange of reactor safety information. This shall include handling all invoicing and fee collection responsibilities. The appropriate CAMP-specific templates will be provided by NRC. The NRC may also, at its discretion, direct the contractor to manage the disbursement and collection of signed non-disclosure agreements with potential code users (the NRC currently handles this function itself). When all supporting documentation has been filed and fees have been paid, the NRC will provide authorization via e-mail to the contractor to distribute the code. This e-mail will include relevant information on the approved users.

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 13 Any monies received by the contractor from CAMP members or other authorized code users for services required under this contract, which the contractor has billed the NRC for re-imbursement, shall be credited to this contract and such credit deducted from the next invoice submitted to the NRC for payment. Invoices shall clearly track these credits as a separate item, including current and cumulative totals.

Task 5 - Domestic User Support The contractor shall:

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Provide user support to NRC staff and authorized domestic code users. This includes providing a single point of contact for answering general code-related questions and satisfying requests for documentation, code versions or updates (with NRC approval), installation support, modeling changes, improved user convenience, assistance and diagnosis of user problems, correction of code bugs, code changes, and updating of code documentation.

2.

Assist NRC in maintaining an up-to-date list of authorized domestic code users.

3.

Provide telephone assistance to NRC staff and domestic code users during regular business hours, i.e., 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday, to diagnose their difficulties with the code and offer solutions to code problems. Code problems that are discovered shall be tracked using the tracking tools discussed in Tasks 1 & 2.

4.

Distribute code versions to approved users in a form compatible with the user's computer system (workstation). This shall include handling all invoicing and fee collection according the standard fee structure used by NRC (see http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/research/obtainingcodes.html) for obtaining access to its codes. The NRC may, at its discretion, also direct the contractor to manage the disbursement and collection of signed non-disclosure agreements with potential code users (the NRC currently handles this function itself). When all supporting documentation has been filed and fees have been paid, the NRC will provide authorization via e-mail to the contractor to distribute the code. This e-mail will include relevant information on the approved users.

Any monies received by the contractor from domestic code users for services required under this contract, which the contractor has billed the NRC for re-imbursement shall be credited to this contract and such credit deducted from the next invoice submitted to the NRC for payment. Invoices shall clearly track these credits as a separate item, including current and cumulative totals.

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 14 Task 5 - Training The contractor shall:

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Conduct TRACE and/or RELAP5 training workshops for up to 5 days on a yearly basis unless otherwise instructed by the NRC COR. The workshops shall be for 20-40 users of the code (from beginners to advanced). The contractor shall acquire and reserve an appropriate facility to conduct the workshop. The location of the workshop shall, in general, be in the Washington, DC area but may also be located in closer proximity to the contractors location if travel to/from is convenient for code users and costs are no higher than the DC area.

Decisions regarding the workshop location shall be made in consultation with (and approved by) the NRC COR..

2.

Develop an agenda for each workshop in consultation with (and approved by) the NRC COR. Consistent with the agenda, revise the current materials and develop new training manuals and materials for the TRACE and RELAP5 training workshop, as appropriate All training manuals and materials shall be approved by the NRC COR and are considered property of the NRC.

Task 6 - General The contractor shall:

1.

Confer regularly with the NRC COR to discuss the progress of the contract and any other technical details.

2.

Maintain and develop a T/H User Support website. The website is intended to be used by the NRC staff as well as approved CAMP and domestic code users.

This website will host a Bugzilla bug tracking system.

3.

On a biannual basis, commencing on the effective date of the contract, publish a newsletter for the NRC and code users that includes users' experiences not otherwise reported, and advises them of code updates, documentation changes, workshops, and other items of interest to the users. Distribute this newsletter to an approved list of recipients and publish it to the T/H User Support website.

4.

Provide technical assistance to NRC. Examples include technical presentations and tutorial sessions, conference calls, meetings, and written correspondence to help the NRC staff gain adequate expertise to perform code development and maintenance functions.

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 15 This project requires engineers who have experience and knowledge (enough to train others) of (a) various versions of TRACE, RELAP5, PARCS, SNAP, TRITON, GENPMAXS, APTPlot, AVScript, ACAP and the NRC Data Bank, (b) thermal-hydraulic and reactor physics principles, (c) numerical methods, (d) code uncertainty analysis, and (e) modeling for both transient and accident analyses of both operating and advanced PWRs and BWRs. Since analysis using PARCS may involve the generation of cross section libraries, the project will also require engineers skilled in the use of lattice physics codes like SCALE, CASMO and HELIOS. Individuals must also possess strong programming skills in Fortran 90/95/2003. In addition, computer capabilities to perform code development and validation are required. Finally, there must also be diversity in computer hardware availability (specifically, SUN, IBM, Intel (32 & 64 bit), AMD (32 & 64 bit), Linux, Windows, Apple Mac/OSX) and compiler technologies (Compaq Visual Fortran, Intel Visual Fortran, NAG, Lahey. Salford, g95, PathScale, & Absoft) used for compiling and running TRACE by most of the users.

The contractor is responsible for assigning technical staff, employees, subcontractors, or specialists who have the required educational background, experience, or combination thereof to meet the technical objectives of the work specified in this statement of work.

The NRC will rely on representations made by the contractor concerning the qualifications of the personnel assigned to this contract including assurance that all information contained in the technical and cost proposal, including resumes, is accurate and truthful. In addition, the contractor and personnel assigned to this work must be approved for handling and working with proprietary information. One or more of the key personnel should have acquired in the past, or be capable of acquiring in the future, an NRC IT level 2 security clearance. Unescorted access to NRC Headquarters is not required.

The use of key personnel and any proposed change to key personnel on this contract is subject to the NRC COR approval. This includes proposed use of principal persons (i.e.,

key contributors) during the life of the contract.

For any work to be subcontracted or performed by consultants the contractor shall obtain the NRC Contracting Officer's written approval of the subcontractor or consultant prior to initiation of the subcontract effort. Conflict of interest considerations shall apply to any subcontracted effort.

DELIVERABLES/SCHEDULES AND/OR MILESTONES Special Works:

1.

Code versions (and associated installation packages) to be distributed to NRC-approved users in a form compatible with the user's computer system.

2.

On a semi-annual basis, within one month following June and December, provide to the NRC COR a report that describes any outstanding errors or modeling

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 16 deficiencies in RELAP5, how error corrections were/will be made with a proposed prioritization schedule, and estimated staff effort to meet these requests.

3.

As requested by the NRC COR, the contractor shall provide CD/DVDs containing converted electronic data as.bin files in PIB format, as well as any associated documentation, technical reports, and/or supporting material in electronic format for inclusion in the NRC Data Bank. The submittal will also include files in a format appropriate for archival into the NRCs ADAMS document system.

4.

Training workshops, conducted by contractor staff on a yearly basis unless otherwise instructed by the NRC. In addition to the training workshop itself, this deliverable shall include the training materials for the workshop, as requested by the NRC COR. Copies of past training workshops may be requested by the NRC at any time.

5.

Code and/or assessment transmittal packages, as requested by the NRC COR.

These packages shall include one or more of the following items updated source code, patch files, associated scripts, README files, Summary.html files, input, restart and output files, plot files, AVScript files, documentation (in Framemaker and pdf formats), calculation notebooks, and any other files necessary for NRC to reproduce the work and reach the same (or similar) conclusions as the contractor.

6.

Calculation notebooks used for developing input decks for nuclear reactor systems calculations.

7.

As requested, but no less frequent than on an annual basis, provide the NRC COR with a list of currently distributed code versions and licensed code users for TRACE, RELAP, and PARCS. The NRC COR may also, at his/her discretion, request all license management information that would be necessary to appropriately manage individual license holders access to NRC codes.

8.

Software quality assurance documentation, as requested by the NRC COR.

9.

Website content, as requested by the NRC COR.

10. Version control database information, as requested by the NRC COR Non-Special Works:

11. On a semi-annual basis, commencing on the effective date of the contract, publish a newsletter for the NRC and code users that includes users' experiences not otherwise reported, and advises them of code updates, documentation changes, workshops, and other items of interest to the users.

12. Presentations to be made at CAMP semi-annual meetings and ACRS meetings.

For CAMP, these presentations will be delivered to the NRC COR no later than 2

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 17 weeks prior to the start of the CAMP conference. For ACRS, delivery dates will be in conformance with ACRS deadlines plus sufficient lead times for the NRC COR to review and approve the content.

13. CAMP and Technical Program Committee (TPC) meeting minutes. These minutes shall be made available to all CAMP representatives no less than 2 months in advance of the next CAMP meeting.

14. Periodic short status updates, as requested by NRC, posted to the T/H User Support website with regard to availability of new TRACE/RELAP5 releases, upcoming CAMP meetings, upcoming training opportunities, newly published NUREG/IAs, and/or other items of interest to code users.

15. Prepare annual summary reports (commencing one year from the effective date of the contract) of Independent Assessments performed by CAMP participants.

16. Provide a written request each year to the NRC Contracting Officer and COR as to the equipment and/or any upgrades required for the performance of this contract. Keep a list of all equipment acquired through the NRC.

17. Letter reports describing the work performed submitted in accordance with each task order specification and schedule.

18. Technical Progress Reports - shall meet the requirements of Clause 2052.211-71 Technical Progress Reports (JAN 1993) of the contract.

19. Financial Status Reports - shall meet the requirements of Clause 2052.211-72 Financial Status Report (OCT 1999) of the contract.

MEETINGS AND TRAVEL Two trips to Rockville MD per year for two staff for two days each to participate in ACRS meetings (dates to be determined).

Two trips to Rockville MD per year for two staff for 2 day(s) each for program review (dates to be determined).

One trip within the U.S. per year for two staff to attend the CAMP meeting for 3 days (dates to be determined).

One trip to the CAMP conference in a foreign country for one person for 3 days (dates and location to be determined).

One trip per year to the Rockville MD area for three staff to provide TRACE training workshop for up to 5 days (dates to be determined).

NRC-FURNISHED MATERIAL

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 18 1.

Current versions of the TRACE, RELAP5, PARCS, and other related codes, PIRTs, code documentation, and relevant code assessment matrices within two weeks of contract startup.

2.

A list of approved users for TRACE and related codes to whom the contractor shall supply services described above. As needed, the NRC will provide revised lists.

3.

Current TRACE and RELAP5 training manuals and materials 4.

Current source code for TRACE and RELAP5. Historical source versions of these codes as needed.

5.

Experimental data in raw electronic format as well as any supporting documentation, as needed.

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 19 SECTION D - Packaging and Marking D.1 BRANDING The Contractor is required to use the statement below in any publications, presentations, articles, products, or materials funded under this contract/order, to the extent practical, in order to provide NRC with recognition for its involvement in and contribution to the project. If the work performed is funded entirely with NRC funds, then the contractor must acknowledge that information in its documentation/presentation.

Work Supported by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, under Contract/order number 31310019D0002_31310019F0083.

D.2 PACKAGING AND MARKING (a) 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 Surface Transportation Board, Uniform Freight Classification Rules, or regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

(b) On the front of the package, the Contractor shall clearly identify the contract number under which the product is being provided.

(c) Additional packaging and/or marking requirements are as follows: N/A.

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 20 SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

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31310019D0002 31310019F0083 21 SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance F.1 TASK/DELIVERY ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (SEP 2013)

The term of this task order may be extended at the option of the Government for an additional four 1-year options.

Base Period:

12 Months August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020 Option Period 1:

12 Months August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021 Option Period 2:

12 Months August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022 Option Period 3:

12 Months August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023 Option Period 4:

12 Months August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024 (End of Clause)

F.2 PLACE OF DELIVERY-REPORTS The items to be furnished hereunder shall be delivered, with all charges paid by the Contractor, to:

Electronic Copies:

Name:

Title:

Contracting Officers Representative (COR)

E-mail:

Name: Jeffrey Mitchell

Title:

Contracting Officer (CO)

E-mail: Jeffrey.Mitchel@nrc.gov F.3 DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE See Section C. entitled DELIVERABLES/SCHEDULES AND/OR MILESTONES

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 22 SECTION G - Contract Administration Data G.1 REGISTRATION IN FEDCONNECT (JULY 2014)

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) uses Compusearch Software Systems secure and auditable two-way web portal, FedConnect, to communicate with vendors and contractors. FedConnect provides bi-directional communication between the vendor/contractor and the NRC throughout pre-award, award, and post-award acquisition phases. Therefore, in order to do business with the NRC, vendors and contractors must register to use FedConnect at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect. The individual registering in FedConnect must have authority to bind the vendor/contractor. There is no charge for using FedConnect. Assistance with FedConnect is provided by Compusearch Software Systems, not the NRC. FedConnect contact and assistance information is provided on the FedConnect web site at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect.

G.2 ELECTRONIC PAYMENT (SEP 2014)

The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires that all payments except IRS tax refunds be made by Electronic Funds Transfer. Payment shall be made in accordance with FAR 52.232-33, entitled Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration.

To receive payment, the contractor shall prepare invoices in accordance with NRCs Billing Instructions. Claims shall be submitted on the payees letterhead, invoice, or on the Governments Standard Form 1034, Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other than Personal, and Standard Form 1035, Public Voucher for Purchases Other than Personal - Continuation Sheet. The preferred method of submitting invoices is electronically to: NRCPayments@nrc.gov.

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 23 SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements H.1 USE OF AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) ELECTRONIC PAYMENT/REMITTANCE ADDRESS The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires that all Federal payments except IRS tax refunds be made by Electronic Funds Transfer. lt is the policy of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to pay government vendors by the Automated Clearing House (ACH) electronic funds transfer payment system. Item 15C of the Standard Form 33 may be disregarded.

H.2 GREEN PURCHASING (SEP 2015)

(a) In furtherance of the sustainable acquisition goals of Executive Order (EO) 13693, "Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade," products and services provided under this contract/order shall be energy efficient (EnergyStar or Federal Energy Management Program - FEMP-designated products), water efficient, biobased, environmentally preferable (excluding EPEAT-registered products), non-ozone depleting, contain recycled content, or are non-or low toxic alternatives or hazardous constituents (e.g., non-VOC paint), where such products and services meet agency performance requirements. See: Executive Order (EO) 13693, "Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade."

(b) The NRC and contractor may negotiate during the contract term to permit the substitution or addition of designated recycled content products (i.e., Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines - CPG), EPEAT-registered products, EnergyStar-and FEMP designated energy efficient products and appliances, USDA designated biobased products (Biopreferred program), environmentally preferable products, WaterSense and other water efficient products, products containing non-or lower-ozone depleting substances (i.e., SNAP), and products containing non-or low-toxic or hazardous constituents (e.g., non-VOC paint), when such products and services are readily available at a competitive cost and satisfy the NRCs performance needs.

(c) The contractor shall flow down this clause into all subcontracts and other agreements that relate to performance of this contract/order.

H.3 WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR NRC CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES (a) The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) contractor and its subcontractor are subject to the Whistleblower Employee Protection public law provisions as codified at 42 U.S.C. 5851. NRC contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) shall comply with the requirements of this Whistleblower Employee Protection law, and the implementing regulations of the NRC and the Department of Labor (DOL). See, for example, DOL Procedures on Handling Complaints at 29 C.F.R. Part 24 concerning the employer obligations, prohibited acts, DOL procedures and the requirement for prominent posting of notice of Employee Rights at Appendix A to Part 24 entitled: Your Rights Under the Energy Reorganization Act.

(b) Under this Whistleblower Employee Protection law, as implemented by regulations, NRC contractor and subcontractor employees are protected from discharge, reprisal, threats, intimidation, coercion, blacklisting or other employment discrimination practices

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 24 with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of their employment because the contractor or subcontractor employee(s) has provided notice to the employer, refused to engage in unlawful practices, assisted in proceedings or testified on activities concerning alleged violations of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (as amended) and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (as amended).

(c) The contractor shall insert this or the substance of this clause in any subcontracts involving work performed under this contract.

H.4 2052.215-70 KEY PERSONNEL. (JAN 1993)

(a) The following individuals are considered to be essential to the successful performance of the work hereunder:

Labor Category Personnel Name Principal Engineer Principal Engineer Senior Engineer Engineer

• The contractor agrees that personnel may not be removed from the contract work or replaced without compliance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.

(b) If one or more of the key personnel, for whatever reason, becomes, or is expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposal or initially anticipated, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and shall, subject to the concurrence of the contracting officer, promptly replace the personnel with personnel of at least substantially equal ability and qualifications.

(c) Each request for approval of substitutions must be in writing and contain a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request must also contain a complete resume for the proposed substitute and other information requested or needed by the contracting officer to evaluate the proposed substitution.

The contracting officer and the project officer shall evaluate the contractor's request and the contracting officer shall promptly notify the contractor of his or her decision in writing.

(d) If the contracting officer determines that suitable and timely replacement of key personnel who have been reassigned, terminated, or have otherwise become unavailable for the contract work is not reasonably forthcoming, or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would be so substantial as to impair the successful completion of the contract or the service order, the contract may be terminated by the contracting officer for default or for the convenience of the Government, as appropriate.

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 25 If the contracting officer finds the contractor at fault for the condition, the contract price or fixed fee may be equitably adjusted downward to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss, or damage.

H.5 2052.215-71 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

(NOVEMBER 2006)

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

Name:

(b) Performance of the work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the NRC COR. 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 COR 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 COR or must be confirmed by the COR 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.

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 26 (e) The contractor shall proceed promptly with the performance of technical directions duly issued by the COR in the manner prescribed by this clause and within the COR's authority under the provisions of this clause.

(f) If, in the opinion of the contractor, any instruction or direction issued by the COR 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 COR 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 Disputes.

(i) In addition to providing technical direction as defined in paragraph (b) of the section, the COR 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.

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 27 (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.

(End of Clause)

31310019D0002 31310019F0083 28 SECTION I - Contract Clauses

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31310019D0002 31310019F0083 29 SECTION J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments J.1 List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments Attachment Number Title Date 1

Billing Instructions - Cost Reimbursement Type Contracts [Furnished Upon Request]

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