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Task Order No. 31310022F0028 Under Contract No. 31310020D0011
	ML22096A150
Person / Time
Issue date:	04/06/2022
From:	Jeffrey Mitchell; Acquisition Management Division
To:	Toth R; ICF
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ORDER FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

3. ORDER NO.

4. REQUISITION/REFERENCE NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

5. ISSUING OFFICE (Address correspondence to)

b. STREET ADDRESS IMPORTANT: Mark all packages and papers with contract and/or order numbers.

1

1. DATE OF ORDER

2. CONTRACT NO. (If any)

6. SHIP TO:

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

c. CITY

d. STATE

e. ZIP CODE

7. TO:

a. NAME OF CONTRACTOR

f. SH P VIA

8. TYPE OF ORDER

b. COMPANY NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

e. STATE

f. Z P CODE

9. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

a. PURCHASE

b. DELIVERY REFERENCE YOUR:

Please furnish the following on the terms and conditions specified on both sides of this order and on the attached sheet, if any including delivery as indicated.

Except for billing instructions on the reverse, this delivery order is subject to instructions contained on this side only of this form and is issued subject to the terms and conditions of the above-numbered contract.

10. REQUISITION NG OFFICE

11. BUS NESS CLASS FICATION (Check appropriate box(es))

a. SMALL

b. OTHER THAN SMALL

c. DISADVANTAGED

d. WOMEN-OWNED

13. PLACE OF

a. INSPECTION

b. ACCEPTANCE

14. GOVERNMENT B/L NO.

15. DELIVER TO F.O B. POINT ON OR BEFORE (Date)

16. DISCOUNT TERMS

17. SCHEDULE (See reverse for Rejections) 04/06/2022 31310022F0028 NMSS-22-0028 US NRC - HQ ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION MAIL STOP TWFN-07B20M WASHINGTON DC 20555-0001 ROBERT TOTH ICF INCORPORATED LLC 9300 LEE HIGHWAY FAIRFAX VA 220316050 See Schedule

12. F.O B. POINT Multiple NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON DC 20555-0001 OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES (b)

QUANTITY ORDERED (c)

UNIT (d)

UNIT PRICE (e)

AMOUNT (f)

QUANTITY ACCEPTED (g)

X X

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f. SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED

e. HUBZone

g. WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUS NESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOSB PROGRAM

h. EDWOSB Project Title Proposed & Final Rule Alternative Physical Security Requirements for Advanced Reactors Rulemaking Accounting Info 2022-X0200-ADVRX-50-50D011-4011-1A-7-183-252 Continued

19. GROSS SHIPPING WEIGHT

18. SHIPPING POINT

20. INVOICE NO.

21. MAIL INVOICE TO:

a. NAME

b. STREET ADDRESS (or P.O. Box)

c. CITY

d. STATE

e. Z P CODE SEE BILLING INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE 17(h)

TOTAL (Cont.

pages) 17(i)

GRAND TOTAL

$240,212.15

22. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY (Signature)

23. NAME (Typed)

TITLE: CONTRACTING/ORDER NG OFFICER JEFFREY R. MITCHELL

$240,212.15 OPTIONAL FORM 347 (Rev. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA/FAR 48 CFR 53.213(f)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE 04/06/2022 FISCAL ACCOUNTING PROGRAM ADMIN TRAINING GROUP AVERY STREET A3-G BUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICE PO BOX 1328 PARKERSBURG WV 26106-1328

DATE OF ORDER 2

ORDER FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES SCHEDULE - CONTINUATION CONTRACT NO.

AMOUNT UNIT PRICE UNIT QUANTITY ORDERED SUPPLIES/SERVICES ITEM NO.

MPORTANT: Mark all packages and papers with contract and/or order numbers.

ORDER NO.

QUANTITY ACCEPTED 04/06/2022 31310022F0028 PAGE NO (a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

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(g) 31310020D0011 A-1A-7-183-4011 Period of Performance: 04/06/2022 to 12/31/2024 00001 REIMBURSABLE COST Line Item Ceiling:

Incrementally Funded Amount:

Delivery: 09/29/2023 00002 FIXED FEE Line Item Ceiling:

Incrementally Funded Amount:

The obligated amount of award: $90,000.00.

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 CARR ED FORWARD TO 1ST PAGE (ITEM 17(H))

$240,212.15

31310020D0011/31310022F0028 Page 3 A - Solicitation/Contract Form.......................................................................................................4 A.1 NRC SPECIFIC INFORMATION.........................................................................................4 B - Supplies or Services/Prices.....................................................................................................5 B.1 BRIEF PROJECT TITLE AND WORK DESCRIPTION.......................................................5 B.2 CONSIDERATION AND OBLIGATIONCOST-PLUS-FIXED-FEE ALTERNATE I..........5 C - Description/Specifications.......................................................................................................6 C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK....................................................................................................6 D - Packaging and Marking...........................................................................................................7 D.1 PACKAGING AND MARKING............................................................................................7 D.2 BRANDING.........................................................................................................................7 E - Inspection and Acceptance......................................................................................................8 E.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE BY THE NRC (SEP 2013)..........................................8 F - Deliveries or Performance.......................................................................................................9 F.1 PLACE OF DELIVERY-REPORTS.....................................................................................9 F.2 TASK/DELIVERY ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (SEP 2013).............................9 G - Contract Administration Data................................................................................................10 G.1 2052.215-71 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORITY. (OCT 1999)

.................................................................................................................................................10 G.2 2052.215-78 TRAVEL APPROVALS AND REIMBURSEMENT (OCT 1999) -

ALTERNATE I (OCT 1999).....................................................................................................12 H - Special Contract Requirements.............................................................................................13 H.1 KEY PERSONNEL. (JAN 1993).......................................................................................13 J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments..............................................................14

31310020D0011/31310022F0028 Page 4 A - Solicitation/Contract Form A.1 NRC SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONTRACTOR ACCEPTANCE OF TASK ORDER 31310022F0028 Acceptance of Task Order No: 31310022F0028 should be made by having an official, authorized to bind your organization.

_______________________ Name

_______________________ Title

_______________________ Date

31310020D0011/31310022F0028 Page 6 C - Description/Specifications C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK Refer to Attachment No. 1 [Statement of Work]

31310020D0011/31310022F0028 Page 7 D - Packaging and Marking D.1 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.

D.2 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 Material Safety and Safeguards, under Contract/order number 31310020D0011 _ 31310022F0028.

31310020D0011/31310022F0028 Page 8 E - Inspection and Acceptance E.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE BY THE NRC (SEP 2013)

Inspection and acceptance of the deliverable items to be furnished hereunder shall be made by the NRC Contracting Officers Representative (COR) at the destination, accordance with FAR 52.247 F.o.b. Destination.

Contract Deliverables:

Refer to Statement of Work section labeled deliverables.

31310020D0011/31310022F0028 Page 9 F - Deliveries or Performance F.1 PLACE OF DELIVERY-REPORTS The items to be furnished hereunder shall be delivered, with all charges paid by the Contractor, to:

a. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR):

Refer to Section G.2 2052.215-71 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORITY. (OCT 1999)

b. Contracting Officer (1 electronic copy) - Monthly Letter Status Report (MLSR) Only F.2 TASK/DELIVERY ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (SEP 2013)

This order shall commence on 4/6/2022 and will expire on 12/31/2024.

31310020D0011/31310022F0028 Page 11 (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.

(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

31310020D0011/31310022F0028 Page 12 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.

(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)

G.2 2052.215-78 TRAVEL APPROVALS AND REIMBURSEMENT (OCT 1999) - ALTERNATE I (OCT 1999)

(a) Total expenditure for travel may not exceed $10,000.00 (base tasks) without the prior approval of the contracting officer.

(b) All foreign travel must be approved in advance by the NRC on NRC Form 445, Request for Approval of Official Foreign Travel, and must be in compliance with FAR 52.247-63 Preference for U.S. Flag Air Carriers. The contractor shall submit NRC Form 445 to the NRC no later than 30 days prior to the commencement of travel.

(c) The contractor will be reimbursed only for travel costs incurred that are directly related to this contract and are allowable subject to the limitations prescribed in FAR 31.205-46.

(d) It is the responsibility of the contractor to notify the contracting officer in accordance with the FAR Limitations of Cost clause of this contract when, at any time, the contractor learns that travel expenses will cause the contractor to exceed the travel ceiling amount identified in paragraph (a) of this clause.

(e) Reasonable travel costs for research and related activities performed at State and nonprofit institutions, in accordance with Section 12 of Pub. L. 100-679, must be charged in accordance with the contractor's institutional policy to the degree that the limitations of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance are not exceeded. Applicable guidance documents include OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State and Local Governments; OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations; and OMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions.

To be incorporated into any resultant contract (End of Clause)

31310020D0011/31310022F0028 Page 14 J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments Attachment Number Title Date Number of Pages 1

31310020D0011 _ 31310022F0028 Attachment No. 1 Statement of Work 04/04/2022 18 2

31310020D0011 _ 31310022F0028 Attachment No. 2 NRC 187 04/04/2022 4

31310020D0011 _ 31310022F0028 Attachment No. 1 DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT Proposed and Final Rule - Alternative Physical Security Requirements for Advanced Reactors Rulemaking C.1

Background

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is responsible for ensuring the public health and safety, and common defense and security through licensing and inspection activities at all commercial reactor facilities in the United States. Presently, all license applications for advanced nuclear reactors under Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 50, Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities, or 10 CFR Part 52, Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants, would have a physical security protection program reviewed and approved under 10 CFR 73.55, Requirements for physical protection of licensed activities in nuclear power reactors against radiological sabotage. These physical security regulations were informed to support the application, licensing, and operation of large light-water power reactors.

On November 19, 2018, the Commission approved the staffs recommendation to initiate a limited-scope revision of regulations and guidance related to physical security for advanced reactors (SRM-SECY-18-0076 Options and Recommendations for Physical Security for Advanced Reactors ADAMS Accession No. ML18324A469). This rulemaking would establish optional regulatory requirements to be used by applicants for new advanced nuclear reactors.

The regulatory requirements developed by this rulemaking will use methods of evaluation that are flexible and practicable to a variety of advanced nuclear reactor types, including the use of risk-informed and performance-based methods.

C.2 Objective The major objective of revising 10 CFR Part 73, "Physical Protection of Plants and Materials," is to enhance regulatory effectiveness by providing a stable and predictable process for implementing physical security for advanced reactors. The revision would consider technological advancements in reactor designs and their associated design features impacting the possible loss of safety functions from malicious acts and any resulting consequences. The rulemaking would permit future applicants and licensees to demonstrate their safety case and technical basis to meet alternative requirements for a risk-informed, performance-based approach for designated portions of the physical security program. The resultant physical security requirements would be more commensurate with the risks posed by advanced reactors.

This rulemaking would retain the current overall framework for security requirements but would provide alternatives for advanced reactors to specific regulations and guidance related to physical security. The staff would interact with stakeholders to identify specific requirements within existing regulations that would play a diminished role in providing physical security for advanced reactors while at the same time contributing significantly to capital and/or operating costs.

This new approach would (1) continue to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and the common defense and security, (2) promote regulatory

stability, predictability, and clarity, (3) reduce requests for exemptions from the current physical security requirements in 10 CFR Part 73 and respond to the need to establish new requirements to address non-light-water reactor technologies, (4) recognize technological advancements in reactor design, and (5) credit the potential response of advanced nuclear reactors to postulated accidents, including slower transient response times, and relatively small and slow release of fission products.

The benefits of changing the regulations for physical security for advanced reactors include (1) fewer future exemption requests as compared to those required under current regulations, (2) fewer security staff or other security features compared to those currently required by 10 CFR 73.55, "Requirements for Physical Protection of Licensed Activities in Nuclear Power Reactors against Radiological Sabotage," commensurate with offsite consequences and radiation risks to public health and safety, (3) consistent regulatory applicability in the review of physical security plans in accordance with 10 CFR Part 73, and (4) potential use of a more risk-informed, performance-based approach to address alternative physical security requirements.

The NRC will undertake significant public outreach activities during this rulemaking. This includes holding public meetings, workshops, and other public outreach activities. The NRC previously published a regulatory basis for this rulemaking action in July 2019.

C.3 Scope of Work/Tasks The contractor shall provide all resources necessary (personnel, equipment and material) to accomplish the tasks and deliverables described in this Statement of Work (SOW).

An important attribute of this SOW is to provide a detailed evaluation and technical reasoning that supports the creation of new regulations that specifically address the application, review, and licensing of advanced nuclear reactors that will be consistent with the framework of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, while ensuring common defence, security, and protection of the health and safety of the public. This rulemaking will need to clearly define the scope and limitations of the application and licensing process for advanced nuclear reactors.

The rule language, statements of consideration, and supporting documentation will contain the justification for the rulemaking and describe the necessary technical, legal, and policy issues associated with the rulemaking.

The contractor shall be knowledgeable in the NRC rulemaking process in developing a draft proposed rule and draft final rule. This includes familiarity with the preparation and publishing of proposed rule, preparation and publishing of the final rule, and other associated NRC rulemaking actions, such as the generation of supporting documents to be included in the rulemaking package (e.g., draft regulatory guides, regulatory analysis, etc.).

The contractor shall use efficiencies identified at each phase of the rulemaking process to improve the next phase of the rulemaking. The contractor shall apply the experience gained from the development of other rulemakings, utilize applicable Interim Staff Guidance, and experience from developing other public comment summary and responses to assist in this rulemaking.

The rulemaking will amend Title 10, Energy, of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR):

10 CFR Part 73, Physical Protection of Plants and Materials

The amendment of Part 73 would require corresponding and supportive changes to other parts, which may include but not limited to the following:

10 CFR Part 50Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities 10 CFR Part 52Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants This rulemaking is being prepared specifically for commercial advanced nuclear reactors, including light-water small modular reactor and non-light-water reactor designs. While aspects of the technology-inclusive requirements might be applicable for large light-water reactors, the scope of the rule is not expected to include large light-water reactors.

During the contract period of performance, the contractor shall provide administrative services supporting the generation of a draft proposed rule and final rule, as described in the following tasks.

Task C.3.1 Contract Kickoff Meeting Within ten (10) working days of contract award, all key contractor representatives assigned to the contract shall attend a kickoff meeting virtually or at NRC headquarters (or at another designated location) and should be prepared to discuss the NRCs rulemaking process, the requirements of the awarded contract, and the development of the regulatory infrastructure necessary to support the licensing and commercialization of advanced nuclear reactors. The contractor, NRC Contracting Official Representative (COR), and key NRC staff will establish completion schedules that include task specific due dates, as able, and identify acceptable template(s) for any deliverables at this meeting. All deliverables will be provided on or before the agreed time, will be technically acceptable, and will be free of significant spelling or grammatical errors, and will follow the agreed upon acceptable template, and will be provided in a Microsoft Office suite format via email.

Deliverable Contractor shall provide a meeting summary within seven (7) working days after the meeting.

Task C.3.2 Working Group Meetings, Quarterly Progress Review Meetings, and Monthly Letter Status Reports A. The contractor shall provide support at each working group meeting during the development of the proposed rule and final rule. There shall be no more than 40 working group meetings.

The contactor shall assist with note-taking and making edits on the fly to rulemaking documents as the working group comes to decisions on policy issues and comment responses. The Contractor Technical Manager is required to participate in at least one working group meeting each month and Subject Matter Experts should attend any working group meeting where the topic is related to their expertise.

B. Progress meetings shall be held quarterly during the contract period of performance to review the activities from the quarter just completed and upcoming activities. These meetings shall be held between the contractor and the NRC (COR and other key NRC staff).

The Contractor is responsible for scheduling the quarterly progress review meetings. The contractor shall make available key personnel assigned to active tasks during these meetings. The Contractor Technical Manager is required to participate in all scheduled progress review meetings. Progress review meetings can be held at NRC headquarters or virtually.

The contractor shall provide a monthly letter status report.

All deliverables will be provided on or before the agreed time, will be technically acceptable, and will be free of significant spelling or grammatical errors, and will follow the agreed upon acceptable template, and will be provided in a Microsoft Office suite format via email.

Deliverable

1. The contractor shall provide a meeting summary within three (3) working days after each working group meeting.

a. The written meeting summary shall include, at a minimum, the following:

(1) identification of meeting participants from the NRC and Contractor, (2) minutes of the meeting that clearly describe the substance of the meeting, and (3) any action items and decisions from the meeting.

b. The meeting summaries shall include a list of open and closed tasks, who is responsible for the task, estimated completion date of the task, and the date/location of the next working group meeting, if available.

2. Quarterly Progress Meeting shall be held during the month following the end of the preceding quarter.

a. The contractor shall provide a meeting agenda at least two (2) working days prior to each meeting.

b. The contractor shall provide a written meeting summary within seven (7) working days after each meeting. At a minimum, it shall include: (1) identification of meeting participants from the NRC and Contractor, (2) minutes of the meeting that clearly describe the substance of the meeting, and (3) any action items and decisions from the meeting.

3. The Monthly Letter Status Report shall be sent to the NRC COR and Contracting Officer by the 15th of the month following the period reported.

4. The contactor may request the postponement of the Monthly Letter Status Report and/or Quarterly Progress Meeting when minimal work is being performed (e.g.; during Commission review of the rulemaking documents). If no work was performed during the prior month, the contractor shall not prepare nor submit a Monthly Letter Status Report.

Task C.3.3 Interaction with and Input from Stakeholders A. The contractor shall support the conduct of various public interactions to obtain stakeholder input on the rulemaking. These public interactions could include, but are not limited to, release of preliminary rule language via a Federal Register notice, public meetings, workshops, and other types of public outreach activities.

B. As part of the rulemaking process, the contractor shall assist in the development of a public outreach document. This document shall include a summary of the stakeholder involvement and comments that have been submitted. The contractor shall support the grouping/binning of comments with similar subjects/comments on the rulemaking activity. The contractor may also be requested to provide a comment resolution document and an initial response to the public comments, as needed. The summary of stakeholder involvement during the rulemaking shall include:

Discussion of the public and industry stakeholder involvement in the rulemaking development;

Identification of the non-NRC individuals and groups who participated in the rule development, if any; Reference all correspondence from external stakeholders, including groups and individuals, plus public meeting, workshop, or outreach activity date, meeting summaries, and transcripts; Discussion of the public and industry position on the issue(s); and Public comments binning and draft responses.

The Contractor shall support and participate in approximately eight (8) public interactions, as requested by the NRC COR. All deliverable reports and presentation materials shall be provided on or before the agreed time, will be technically acceptable, will be free of significant spelling or grammatical errors, will follow the agreed upon acceptable template, and will be provided in a Microsoft Office suite format via email.

Deliverables

1. The contractor shall obtain stakeholder input (Task C.3.3.A). If requested, an agenda supporting the public interaction should be sent a minimum of 30 days in advance of the established meeting date. The contractor shall provide a written meeting summary within five (5) working days after each public interaction.

2. The contractor may develop and provide a summary of the stakeholder involvement on the rulemaking that includes compilation and organization of stakeholder comments by topic such that reviewers do not have to analyze each individual comment to gain an understanding of the stakeholders position. The contactor may be requested to provide a draft response to each comment, if technically able. The rulemaking comment summaries shall be included in the public outreach document (Task C.3.3.B).

Task C.3.4 Development of the Proposed Rule and Final Rule The contractor shall support the development of the draft proposed rule Federal Register notice and the draft final rule Federal Register notice. The contractor shall develop and submit draft final rule Federal Register notice that is consistent with current agency policy and protocol.

Following NRC review, the contractor will assist in revising the draft proposed rule Federal Register notice and the draft final rule Federal Register notice into an acceptable template for submission to the Office of the Federal Register as a proposed rule and final rule, respectively.

The contractor and the NRC COR will establish agreeable due dates and an acceptable templates for deliverables at the kick off meeting, (See Task C.3.1).

Draft proposed rule and final rule documents will be provided on or before the agreed time, will be free of significant spelling or grammatical errors, will follow the agreed upon acceptable template, and will be provided in a Microsoft Office suite format via email.

Deliverable

1. The contractor shall revise the draft proposed rule Federal Register notice into an acceptable template for submission to the Office of the Federal Register.

2. The contactor shall provide a draft proposed rule regulatory history report within 30 days after the publication of the proposed rule by the Office of the Federal Register.

3. The contractor shall provide the draft final rule Federal Register notice suitable for publication as the final rule.

4. The contractor shall revise the draft final rule Federal Register notice into an acceptable template for submission to the Office of the Federal Register.

5. The contactor shall provide a draft final rule regulatory history report within 30 days after the publication of the final rule by the Office of the Federal Register.

Task C.3.5 Regulatory Analysis, Backfit Considerations, and Environmental Assessment Development The contractor may assist in the preparation of a draft regulatory analysis, backfit considerations, and environmental assessment for the draft proposed rule and draft final rule consistent with the NRC guidance contained in NUREG/BR-0058, Regulatory Analysis Guidelines of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 10 CFR 50.109, Backfitting, and 10 CFR Part 51, Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions, respectively. The contactor shall also ensure that these documents are consistent with the proposed rule language and final rule language. The contractor and the NRC COR will establish agreeable due dates and an acceptable template for each deliverable at the kick off meeting (See Task 3.1).

All documents will be provided on or before the agreed time, will be technically acceptable, will be free of significant spelling, grammatical, and calculational errors, will follow the agreed upon acceptable template, and will be provided in a Microsoft Office suite format via email.

Deliverable The contractor shall provide support for the preparation of the following documents, as requested:

1. A regulatory analysis supporting the draft final rule. The contractor shall also provide any Excel spreadsheets and models/documents showing the calculational methods used to justify the costs of the proposed and final regulatory requirements.

2. A draft backfit analysis or a justification that a backfit analysis is not required for the draft final rule. This analysis/justification shall be included as a separate section in the draft final rule Federal Register notice.

3. Environmental assessment supporting the draft final rule.

Task C.3.6 Development of the Information Collection Burden and OMB Statements The contractor shall assist in preparing an analysis of the information collection burden of the draft proposed rule and the draft final rule, suitable for an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Paperwork Reduction Act submission. An OMB supporting statement is required for each 10 CFR part affected by the rulemaking. The current scope will require these burden statements to be prepared for several 10 CFR parts in addition to 10 CFR Part 73. These parts include but are not limited to Parts 50 and 52.

The analysis of the information collection burden will be provided on or before the agreed time, will be technically acceptable, will be free of significant spelling, grammatical, and calculational errors, will follow the agreed upon acceptable template, and will be provided in a Microsoft Office suite format via email. The contractor and the NRC COR will establish agreeable due dates and an acceptable template for any deliverables at the kickoff meeting (See Task C.3.1).

Deliverables

1. The contractor shall prepare and provide a draft analysis of the information collection burden of the draft final rule. The contractor shall also provide any Excel spreadsheets or other models/documents showing the calculational methods used to justify the information collection burden of the proposed and final regulatory requirements.

2. The contractor shall provide the information collection burden for the draft final rule in a format suitable for an OMB Paperwork Reduction Act submission. An OMB supporting statement is required for each 10 CFR part affected by the rulemaking.

Task C.3.7 Development of the Supporting Guidance Documents The contractor shall support the generation of new and modification of existing guidance documents, as needed, to support the implementation of the rule. These guidance documents include, but are not limited to, draft regulatory guides, final regulatory guides Interim Staff Guidance, and NRC inspection procedures.

The contractor and the NRC COR will establish agreeable due dates and an acceptable template for any deliverables at the kick off meeting (See Task C.3.1).

Supporting documents will be provided on or before the agreed time, will be technically acceptable, will be free of significant spelling and grammatical errors, will follow the agreed upon acceptable template, and will be provided in a Microsoft Office suite format via email.

Deliverables The contractor shall provide support for the preparation of the following documents, as requested:

1. Supporting guidance documents that describe the principles concepts and implementation requirements for rule adoption.

2. Draft regulatory guides.

3. Final regulatory guides.

4. Draft Interim Staff Guidance and NRC inspection procedures.

The issuance of these documents shall coincide with the publication of the proposed rule (for draft versions) and the final rule (for final versions).

Task C.3.8 Contractor Support for Additional Meetings and Hearings The contractor shall support the preparation, participation, and conduct of Commission meetings, NRC hearings, NRC Committee meetings, and public professional conferences related only to this rulemaking. The activities associated with this task are in addition to planned meetings under Tasks C.3.2, Working Group Meetings, Quarterly Progress Review Meetings, and Monthly Letter Status Reports, and C.3.3, Interaction with and Input from Stakeholders.

Preparation support shall include assisting in development of meeting agendas and presentation materials using the technical input from NRC staff. Preparation material should be sent a minimum of 30 days in advance of the established meeting date.

Participation support shall include attending of these meetings, assist in the running of any presentation (e.g., control the presentation slides using Microsoft Teams), and taking notes to be used for the meeting summary.

The Contractor shall support and/or participate in up to a total of fifteen (15) meetings and/or hearings as requested by the NRC COR. Support for these meetings or hearings may be accomplished offsite, if deemed acceptable by the NRC COR.

These activities include only supporting the proposed rule and final rule as it pertains to the rulemaking entitled Alternative Physical Security Requirements for Advanced Reactors Rulemaking:

Supporting senior NRC Management and Commission presentations (e.g.,

Commissioners Assistants briefing);

Supporting Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards presentations; Supporting Committee to Review Generic Requirements presentations; Supporting professional conferences related to advanced nuclear reactors (e.g., the NRC Regulatory Information Conference, Advanced Reactor Summit Meetings, etc.) and Participating in meetings by presenting the results of evaluations and answering questions.

Deliverable Contractor shall provide support for the preparation of meetings and hearings and will continue to provide support for the duration of the meeting and hearing. Preparation support shall include development of presentation materials using the technical input from NRC staff.

Duration support shall include taking notes to be used for the meeting summary and the running of any presentation (e.g., control the presentation slides).

If requested by the NRC COR, the contractor shall provide a written meeting summary within five (5) working days after the meeting. At a minimum, it shall include: (1) identification of meeting participants, (2) minutes of the meeting that clearly describe the substance of the meeting and participants positions, (3) identify presentation material, and (4) any action items and decisions from the meeting. All deliverable summaries and presentation materials shall be provided on or before the agreed time, will be free of significant spelling or grammatical errors, will follow the agreed upon acceptable template, and will be provided in a Microsoft Office suite format via email.

C.5 Certification and License Requirements Not applicable C.6 Reporting Requirements C.6.1 Monthly Letter Status Report (MLSR)

The contractor shall provide a Monthly Letter Status Report which consists of a technical progress report and financial status report per Task C.3.2, Working Group Meetings, Quarterly Progress Review Meetings, and Monthly Letter Status Reports. This report will be used by the Government to assess the adequacy of the resources proposed by the contractor to accomplish

the work contained in this SOW and provide status of contractor progress in achieving tasks and producing deliverables.

C.7 List of Deliverables The contractor shall submit all deliverables electronically with a copy provided to the NRC COR.

These deliverables shall be provided as Microsoft Office 365 Word (.docx), Excel (.xlsx), or PowerPoint (.pptx) files, as appropriate. The table below contains the anticipated delivery schedule. The specific dates for these deliverables shall be agreed upon between the NRC COR, NRC staff, and the contractor after task order award.

Task No.

Deliverable Due Date Format Submit To C.3.1 Kickoff meeting written summary.

Seven (7) working dates after the meeting.

Word Document NRC COR C.3.2 Working group meetings, quarterly progress review meetings, &

1.a Written meeting agenda.

Quarterly Progress Mtgs - 2 business days prior meeting date.

Word Document NRC COR 1.b Written meeting summary.

Working Group Mtgs - 2 business days after meeting date Quarterly Progress Mtgs - 7 business days after meeting date.

Word Document NRC COR 1.c Monthly letter status reports Reports - 15th of each month Word Document NRC COR C.3.3 Interactions with and input from stakeholders.

A. Participation public meetings or workshops Presentation material - 30 calendar days before meeting date.

Meeting Summary - 5 working days after the meeting.

Word Document and PowerPoint NRC COR B. Public outreach document.