NRC Generic Letter 88-10, Purchase of GSA Approved Security Containers

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July 1, 1988

TO ALL POWER REACTOR LICENSEES AND HOLDERS OF PART 95 APPROVALS

SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF GSA APPROVED SECURITY CONTAINERS (GENERIC LETTER NO. 88-10)

For your information, GSA regulations permit vendors to sell approved security containers only to government agencies; or government contractors who are approved on a case-by-case basis. During a recent audit by GSA of vendors who sell security containers, GSA noted that its regulations were not being followed and instructed the vendors to stop selling containers to anyone not specifically authorized by GSA regulations.

Since NRC licensees and holders of Part 95 approvals do not fall into either of the classes mentioned above, special procedures are required in order for you to purchase such containers. NRC has coordinated with GSA to ensure that NRC licensees and holders of Part 95 approvals will be considered authorized purchasers provided they identify themselves on the procurement document as a NRC licensee and cite the regulation under which they are procuring the container (10 CFR 73.21 and/or 10 CFR 96.25).

This letter is for information only and does not require a response. It is expected that recipients will review this information for applicability to their program and consider action, if appropriate. Questions concerning this matter may be directed to Duane Kidd (301-492-4124).

Frank J. Miraglia, Associate Director for Projects Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation