ML20080U416

Lets Do Business with NRC

ML20080U416
Person / Time
Issue date:	03/14/1995
From:	Miller V NRC OFFICE OF SMALL & DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS UTILIZATION (OSDBU)
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NUREG-BR-0045, NUREG-BR-0045-R03, NUREG-BR-45, NUREG-BR-45-R3, NUDOCS 9503140350
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We invite owners of small businesses to compete for NRC contracts. The material 7

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We especially welcome requests from small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, as well as requests from women.

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over the succeeding years, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has been substantially aided by the many small and disadvantaged businesses that have provided the essential tech-nical assistance and support needed to maintain an effective regulatory program.

Ilaving started a small business myself several years ago, I recognize that owning and operat-ing a small business today presents many diffi-J cult challenges, particularly when expanding or beginning a new business venture. The infor-mation contained in this booklet is intended to assist small firms interested in performing work for the NRC to gain a better understanding of Commission contracting policies and proce-dures.

On behalf of the Commission, I welcome the support and continued participation of the nation's small businesses with the NRC in the important work of enhancing nuclear safety.

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INTRODUCTION...

..1 SUBCONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES..... 6 Exhibit 1-NRC Organization Char 1....

..2 Department of Energy (DOE) Laboratories.. 6 Argonne National Laboratories.........7 AGENCY OVERVIEW.

.1 Brookhaven National Laboratory...... 7 Program OfGees...

... I Idaho National Engineering Laboratory... 7 OfHee of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Lawrence Livermore National (NRR)....

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.7 Ofnce of Nuclear Material Safety and Los Alamos National Scientific Safeguards (NMSS)..

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....8 Exhibit 2-Solicitation Mailing List Federal Sepply Schedule...

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businesses owned and controlled by women. As a Federal agency, NRC panicipates in the full I3rogram OfTices range of programs made available by Congress for such firms. At the present time, such small NRC's pn.ncipal regulatory functions are carried firms serve NRC with a broad range of essential out by the three major program offices:

support, including technical assistance in the use of statistical methods, analyses of management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) information systems, socioeconomic research, development, maintenance and operation of NRR's primary mission is to assure adequate Federal Information Processing (FIP) resources, protection of public health and safety and the and high-technology engineering expertise.

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Office of Small Business and Civil Rights Mail Stop: T-2 F18 NMSS licenses and regulates all nuclear fuel Washington, DC 20555-0001 cycle facilities and materials that fall under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. These Division of Contracts (DC) licenses are associated with the processing, transporting, and handling of nuclear materials, The NRC DC directs and coordinates contract-including the review and assessment of their ing and purchasing activities for all NRC pro-safeguards against potential threats, thefts, and gram offices. The DC maintains the NRC bid-sabotage. NMSS works closely with other NRC ders' mailing list of firms having various occu-organizations in coordinating the waste manage-pational specialties. Those firms receive, on a ment and safeguards program, and in recom-rotational basis, copies of a solicitation for an mending research, standards, and policy options agency need. if applicable to their occupational necessary for the successful operation of these specially.

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nd is controlled by disadvantaged persons and women who wish to do business with NRC. Personnel Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC in OSB/CR are prepared to discuss the various 205554X)01 (see E iibit 2). Interested firms preference programs NRC has available. They should also submit either their company can also refer firms to NRC technical personnel brochure describing their activities or a corpo-who may hase a need for their product or ser-rate capability statement to OSB/CR. The cor-s ice.

porate capability statement should describe the To obtain information from OSB/CR, inter-kinds of products and services the firm provides.

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small business firms. That is, only small busi-I nesses can compete for this type of contract.

Government contracts that exceed $5d0,(XX)(or Announcements for set-aside procurements are

$1 million for public construction projects), with advertised in the CBD. For complete informa-few exceptions, must include detailed sub-tion about the kinds of products and services contracting plans for small t,u3 messes and busi-NRC solicits on a set-aside basis, interested nesses owned and controlled by disadvantaged firms should contact the OSB/CR or DC.

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This requirement applies unless the prime con-tractor is itself a small or disadvantaged business.

Section 8(a) of the Small the contract work will be perfo med outside the llusiness Act United States, the contract is for personal ser-vices, or unless no subcontracting opportunities The Section 8(a) program assists small business-are anticipated.

es owned and controlled by socially and eco-nomically disadvantaged persons to compete De lartment of Energy (DOE)

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cf fectively for contracts with Federal agencies.

I,a > oratories Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended, authorizes the Small Business Department of Energy (DOE) national laborato-Administration (SBA) to contract for goods and ries perform a substantial portion of research and services with Federal agencies. SBA enters into technical assistance work for NRC.

contracts with Federal agencies for products and Consequently, these labs are a primary source of j

services and then subcontracts noncompetitively ' subcontracting opportunities for the firms under up to a specified dollar threshold for those prod-j discussion and are monitored by DOE for their ucts and services with finns that it certifies as

' small-business efforts. To obtain information coven d by 8(a). Only firms holding SBA certi-about these opportunities, interested firms should fication are eligible to receive Federal contracts contact the small-business representative at each under this progrant Eligible fimis include, but national laboratory whose work specialty most

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vice within the firm's capabilities.

The program addresses current weapons requirements of the Department of Defense, i.isted below are the names and locations of exploration of new nuclear explosive concepts, a DOE laboratories and a brief description of the broad range of research and development, and principal research each conducts.

the conduct of nuclear tests essential for explo-ration and design of nuclear explosives. Other Argonne National Laboratories Livermore Laboratory programs include laser finion technology development, laser isotope Argonne National Laboratories, operated for separation methods, and bbmedical and envi-DOE by the University of Chicago and the ronmental studies. Liverr.mre Laboratory is Argonne Universities Association,is principally located in Livermore, California 94550.

involved in reactor development, with other pro-grams in basic cr.crgy sciences, energy and tech-Los Alamos National Scientific Laboratory nology, high-energy physics, and biomedical and environmental research. Argonne's labora-The Los Alamos National Scientific Laboratory tories are h>cated in Argonne, Illinois 6N39-is operated for DOE by the University of 4822, and Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401.

California. Work at Los Alamos is concentrated on advanced nuclear reactor designs, the physics Ilrookhasen National I ahoratory of controlled thermonuclear reactions, nuclear science research, and environment and safety.

Inn >okhaven National Laboratory, operated for The laboratory also operates an 800-hieV pro-DOE by Associated Universities,Inc.. h ton accelerator. Los Alamos Lab is located in imolved in high-energy physics and r.

wh in Los Alamos, New hiexico 87545.

basic energy sciences. About 60 percem of Brookhaven's effon is devoted to advanced Oak Ridge National Laboratory energy systems, with lesser activity in environ-mental iesearch, conservation, and the National The Oak Ridge National Laboratory is operated Synchrotron Light Source Accelerator known as for DOE by h1artin-h1arietta Energy Systems, Isabelle. Brookhaven Lab is located in Upton, Inc. The lab's activities are largely directed New York i1973.

toward four areas roughly equal in size: fission energy development, biomedical and environ-Idaho National Engineering I,aboratory mental research, basic energy sciences, and magnetic fusion. In addition, there are growing Idaho National Engmeering Laboratory, operat-programs in fossil energy and co.+ervation.

ed for DOE by EG&G Idaho, Inc., and Oak Ridge Lab houses the fast-breeder reactor Westinghouse Idaho Nuclear Company, Inc.,

program and is responsible for heavy-ion does research on reactor safety, materials and research and superconducting magnet test facili-fuels processing, waste management, liquid-ties. Oak Ridge Lab is located in Oak Ridge, metal-cooled fast-breeder reactor and geother-Tennessee 37830.

mal energy research and deselopment, naval propulsion reactor testing, and radic!ogical and Pacific Northuest Laboratory emironmental research. Idaho National Engneering Laboratory is located in Idaho Pacific Northwest Laboratory, operated for DOE Falls, Idaho 93401.

by Battelle hiemorial Institute, works principal-ly in nuclear fuel cycle research and develop-I.aw rence 1.is ermore National I.aboratory ment. Other programs include environmental research and development, solar energy, and The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is research in basic energy sciences. Pacific operated for DOE by the Universi!y of Northwest Laboratory is located in Richland, California. Nuclear weapons design accounts Washington 99352.

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research and nuclear fuel cycle safety. The lab-grants and cooperative agreements. These oratories are located in Albuquerque, New agreements support basic and applied research Mexico 87185 and Livermore, California 94550.

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. _j pursuing their projects. Grants and cooperative agreements allow wide latitude for research hj because grantees rather than the Government initiate scientific projects. Once under way, An understanding of the procurement and finan-many grant projects proceed with little cial assistance processes will help firms relate to Government involvement, as compared with e per tive agreements.

NRC and could avoid costly delays, mistakes, and other sources of frustration. Procurement Inf rm tion about the Federal financial procedures in the Federal Government differ assistance program may be obtained by calling from procurement practices in private industry the NRC Grants Office at (301) 415-6589.

because Government is bound by the Federal NRC also publishes application information for Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Federal its assistance program each year in the Fedeml N#8 *'##

I procurement process involves other considera-tions as well. Not only are Federal agencies Federal Supply Schedule obligated to obtain the best value at the most reasonable cost to taxpayers, but they must Bef re m....itiatmg acquisition from commercial adhere to national security requirements and s urces NRC must determine whether or not social and economic goals established by Congress. As a result of these requirements, the required supplies or services are available Federal agencies have created a formal procure-fr m a Federal supply schedule established by the General Services Administration (GSA). A ment process that is more demanding when compared to procurement practices in private firm interested in doing business as a Federal industry.

supply services contractor should contact a GSA business service center.

Before proceeding to an overview of the Federal procurement process, it will be helpful The Procurement Process to clarify the difTerence between procurement contracts and financial assistance awards. The Government procures by contract to acquire The procurement process begins when an NRC goods and services that it needs for conducting program office recognizes a need and writes a its day-to-day business. The Govemment uses statement of work (SOW) describing that need in detail. The SOW is then submitted to the Federal financial assistance awards to provide NRC DC and OSB/CR where it is screened for possible inclusion in programs for small busi-nesses, small businesses owned and controlled o

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obligated to make an award, even if the techni-cal evaluation is favorable, because other priori-Solicitation ties or funding limitations may arise.

1 Unsolicited proposals should be sent to the i

A solicitation notice is the means by which following address:

NRC describes its objectives and requirements to the business community. It contains the U.S. Nucicar Regulatory Commission information the business organir.ation needs to Division of Contracts know to prepare a response to the solicitation or Mail Stop T-7 E4 proposal.

Washington, DC 20555-0001 When preparing the response, the firm should keep in mind that a careful and complete The DC notifies firms in writing that it has reading of the solicitation is essential to ensure received their proposal. Proposals will be pro-a full understanding of the requirements tected as proprietary information as they under-described. Questions concerning the solicitation go NRC review.

should be addressed to those contact persons named in the solicitation. All instructions should be followed exactly and no assumptions should he made. It is most important to comply

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Unsolicited Proposals Any solicitation that results in the award of a An unsolicited proposal is a w ritten offer to 13er_

contract but does not involve competition is con-form uorL submitted by an organization or indi-sidered a sole source procurement. Iloth pro-s idual solely on its ow n initiative ai.d not in curement and financial assistance regulations, response to any request for proposal from NRC.

and the laws upon which they are based, place NRC encouraces the submittal of unsolicited significant emphasis on the need for comnetition proposals f or unique innovative approaches and in Federal contracting. Accordingly, competition for NRC awards is considered the nonn. while ideas that may merit public support. Such pro _

posals should not. howeser, include adsertisine sole source awards are the exception. Similarly, material, commercial product offerings, capabil-

mnpetition is ent ouraged in financial assistance ity statements. or other information not relevant. awards, unless restricted by law.

to the innosatise idea or approach being pro-posed. Those submitting unsolicited proposals should be aware that such proposals cannot be fasorably considered when the project described duplicates work already under way or planned.

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Evaluation Criteria The Government uses two types of competitise processes: sealed bidding and negotiated pro-1 Evaluation critena are the standards by which J

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NRC measures the proposals it receives. These Scaled llidding criteria are included in the solicitation to pro-vide offerors with information essential to their Scaled bidding is a method of contracting that pmp sal. Therefore, the solicitation should be studied carefully before responding only to employs soliciting competitive bids, public those sohcitsions whose enteria are such that your Grm can comply. Responding to solicita-5 ---

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completion date, place and method of delivery, are subject to price adjustments on the basis of nature and number of reports or manuals which ecormmic condition; ar a contractor's perfor-may be required, operational tests and instruc-mance f the contract. This type of contract tions, and other items that should be considered provides the contractor with a keen incentive to in submitting a bid. NRC terms and conditions contml ce.,ts and perform efficiently. This type

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are described in detail, as are the date, hour, and of contract imposes a minimum administrative i

place where bids will be publicly opened and burden on both NRC and the contractor because recorded. Contract clauses are incorporated by detailed accounts of direct and indirect costs are reference. Unless specifically authorized, a bid n t required. Fixed-price contracts are general-submitted electronically or an alternate bid will ly used where reasonably clear designs or per-i not be considered, fonnance speciGeations are available and where Negotitited l'rocurement fair and reasonable prices can be estimated and established.

This type of procurement process accommo-Cost Reimbursement dates the agency's need for Hexibility in evaluat-i ing potential contractors and allows for crucial i

There are several variations of cost-type con-factors other than price to be carefully evaluat-tracts. The cost-reimbursement type of contract ed. These factors may include such technical pmvides payment to the contractor for all allow-aspects of the proposal as delisery or comple-able costs incurred during performance of the tion dates, perfonnance and reporting require-ments, and technical expertise. This pmcess

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contract. This type of contract may also provide tion in acquisition of supplies and services by for payment of a fixed fee (or profit) to the con-the agency.

tractor over and sbove the allowable costs incurred by the contractor during the course of Contracting Officer - A Government official the contract. This funding arrangement entails with the authority to legally bind the greater administrative effort than the fixed-price Government by signing a contractual instru-contract because the contractor's accounting ment.

records must be audited.

Cost-type contracts are ordinarily used for Cooperatise Agreement - An assistance instru-1 projects for which work specifications cannot be ment used when substantial involvement is defined exactly, such as in research and devel-anticipated between the Federal Government opment activities, and where performance and the State or local government or other recip-uncertainties aic so great that a fixed contract ient duri.g performance of the contemplated would be inappropriate.

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for the use of the Federal Government from a contractor / recipient through purchase or lease, Deliverable A report or product that must be w hether the supplies or services are already in delivered to the Government /NRC by the con-existence or must be created. developed, demon-tractor to satisfy contractual requirements.

strated, and esaluated. Acquisition process includes such determination of the particular agency need, solicitation, selection of sources.

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Assistance - A relationship between NRC,Gosernment and contractor / recipient, the j

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Contract - A mutually binding legal relation-circumstances, for an adjustable price for the ship that obligates the contractor to furnish sup-supplies or services beirg procured.

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p skEl used by NRC are the invitation for bids (IFB)

-g recipient, at Government expense for use during the performance of a contract or assistance Subcontract - A contract or contractual action agreement-entered into by a Prime Contractor and a sub-contractor for the purpose of obtaining supplies Grant - An assistance instrument used when or services under a prime contract.

little Federal Government involvement is anticipated in the performance by the recipient.

Technical Direction - The direction or guidance (See also " Assistance.")

with regard to scientific, engineering, and otlier technical aspects of a project, as distinguished Grants Ollicer - A contracting officer w ho con-from the administrative and business manage-tractually obligates the Gmernment by award-ment aspects.

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Woman Owned Small ilusiness - One that is at Procurement Compliance Representatives -

least 51 percent owned, controlled, and operated StiA.epresentatives assigned to Federal agen-bv one or more women. " Control" in this con-

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decisions. " Operate" in this context means being actively imolved in the day-to-day man-Procurement Executive - The senior procure-agement. Because women are not considered ment official for the agency, appointed by an disadvantaged as a class, such businesses can agency head pursuan'. to Executise Order 12352.

only be included in the Section S(a) program based upon individual approval by the Small Small ar.d Disadsantaged llusiness - A small Business Administration.

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