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2DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICAT IONS/WORK STATEMENT BACKGROUND  
2DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICAT IONS/WORK STATEMENT BACKGROUND  


The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (NSIR) is responsible for developing overall agency policy and providing management direction for evaluation and assessment of technical issues involving security at nuclear facilities, and is the agency safeguards and security interface with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Intelligence and Law Enforcement Communities, Department of Energy (DOE), and other agencies. This interagency agreement (IAA) continues to support the NRC in the development of technical assistance to the agency's environmental and reactor programs. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Protective Design Center (PDC) has provided security engineering-related products since 1992 that supports the NRC's mission of ensuring the safe and secure use of nuclear materials in the civilian sector. The prior effort produced the basis upon which the tasks described in this Statement of Work (SOW) need to continue in order to finalize and/or update guidance documents that were previously originated.      
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (NSIR) is responsible for developing overall agency policy and providing management direction for evaluation and assessment of technical issues involving security at nuclear facilities, and is the agency safeguards and security interface with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Intelligence and Law Enforcement Communities, Department of Energy (DOE), and other agencies. This interagency agreement (IAA) continues to support the NRC in the development of technical assistance to the agency's environmental and reactor programs. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Protective Design Center (PDC) has provided security engineering-related products since 1992 that supports the NRC's mission of ensuring the safe and secure use of nuclear materials in the civilian sector. The prior effort produced the basis upon which the tasks described in this Statement of Work (SOW) need to continue in order to finalize and/or update guidance documents that were previously originated.
2.0  OBJECTIVE The objective of this Interagency Agreement is to continue support in the development of the NRC's Weapons Safety Assessment (WSA); providing support in the development and implementation of security engineering guidance in the areas of blast effects and vehicle barrier systems; assisting in ensuring the secure use and management of radioactive materials; and supporting on-site inspection and security engineering analyses associated with these matters.


===2.0 OBJECTIVE===
3.0 SCOPE OF WORK  
 
The objective of this Interagency Agreement is to continue support in the development of the NRC's Weapons Safety Assessment (WSA); providing support in the development and implementation of security engineering guidance in the areas of blast effects and vehicle barrier systems; assisting in ensuring the secure use and management of radioactive materials; and supporting on-site inspection and security engineering analyses associated with these matters.
 
===3.0 SCOPE===
OF WORK  


The USACE shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the tasks and deliverables described in this SOW.   
The USACE shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the tasks and deliverables described in this SOW.   


===4.0 SPECIFIC===
4.0       SPECIFIC TASKS Task 1    Kick-Off Meeting Participate in a kick off meeting in NRC Headquarters with the COR and other NRC staff to review the SOW requirements and project managem ent of this agreement. The meeting shall be held within ten working days after award. Prepare a written summary of the meeting that includes at a minimum the following:  (1) identify meeting participants from the NRC and USACE, 2) convey minutes of the meeting that clearly describe the substance of the meeting, and 3) list and describe decisions about scheduling and action items. Task 2    Technical Review of Applications and Modifications to Existing Licenses Provide support to the NRC for technical reviews of applications per submittal to the NRC from all applicants, vendors, and license holders when tasked. Both design certification (DC) and combined operating license (COL) applications are to be reviewed in the topical areas as identified by the NRC COR. Review scope may consist of, but not be limited to:  2 DC and 1 COL applications per year in the areas of ballistics, blast effects, and vehicle barrier systems. After reviewing each application, a draft Safety Evaluation Report (SER) is to be drafted within 3 3months after receipt of notice from the COR. On e trip, to either the licensee's site or NRC HQ in Rockville, MD, will be required for each application.
TASKS Task 1    Kick-Off Meeting Participate in a kick off meeting in NRC Headquarters with the COR and other NRC staff to review the SOW requirements and project managem ent of this agreement. The meeting shall be held within ten working days after award. Prepare a written summary of the meeting that includes at a minimum the following:  (1) identify meeting participants from the NRC and USACE, 2) convey minutes of the meeting that clearly describe the substance of the meeting, and 3) list and describe decisions about scheduling and action items. Task 2    Technical Review of Applications and Modifications to Existing Licenses Provide support to the NRC for technical reviews of applications per submittal to the NRC from all applicants, vendors, and license holders when tasked. Both design certification (DC) and combined operating license (COL) applications are to be reviewed in the topical areas as identified by the NRC COR. Review scope may consist of, but not be limited to:  2 DC and 1 COL applications per year in the areas of ballistics, blast effects, and vehicle barrier systems. After reviewing each application, a draft Safety Evaluation Report (SER) is to be drafted within 3 3months after receipt of notice from the COR. On e trip, to either the licensee's site or NRC HQ in Rockville, MD, will be required for each application.
Task 3      Triennial Vehicle Characteristics Study Deliver a triennial vehicle characteristics review of PDC-NRC 13-01, "Design Basis Threat Vehicle Characteristics Study."  The review shall consist of documenting the characteristics of new vehicle models that may affect physical protection system design. The documentation will include recommendations for the NRC to consider for inclusion in guidance. No travel is required and the first review under this scope of work is to be performed in FY19.
Task 3      Triennial Vehicle Characteristics Study Deliver a triennial vehicle characteristics review of PDC-NRC 13-01, "Design Basis Threat Vehicle Characteristics Study."  The review shall consist of documenting the characteristics of new vehicle models that may affect physical protection system design. The documentation will include recommendations for the NRC to consider for inclusion in guidance. No travel is required and the first review under this scope of work is to be performed in FY19.
Task 4        Revision to RG 5.68 Assist in the finalization of revised Regulatory Guide (RG) 5.68, "Protection Against Malevolent Use of Vehicles at Nuclear Power Plants," to include initial technical development and resolving any comments received throughout the RG review process. The USACE will prepare an adjudicated Comment Resolution Matrix after the end of the comment period. No travel is expected for this Task.
Task 4        Revision to RG 5.68 Assist in the finalization of revised Regulatory Guide (RG) 5.68, "Protection Against Malevolent Use of Vehicles at Nuclear Power Plants," to include initial technical development and resolving any comments received throughout the RG review process. The USACE will prepare an adjudicated Comment Resolution Matrix after the end of the comment period. No travel is expected for this Task.
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Labor Category Position Minimum Requirements Key Personnel (yes or no) Program Engineer The personnel working under this agreement shall possess expert level knowledge in blast effects, analyses of blast effects, and vehicle barrier systems. Possess a college degree in a technical engineering curriculum (e.g., civil engineering). Possess technical knowledge of physical security as applied to protection against a vehicle threat. Ability to obtain or currently possess an access authorization to the TOP  
Labor Category Position Minimum Requirements Key Personnel (yes or no) Program Engineer The personnel working under this agreement shall possess expert level knowledge in blast effects, analyses of blast effects, and vehicle barrier systems. Possess a college degree in a technical engineering curriculum (e.g., civil engineering). Possess technical knowledge of physical security as applied to protection against a vehicle threat. Ability to obtain or currently possess an access authorization to the TOP  


SECRET level of information Yes Project Manager Yes  6.2  Level-of-Effort (in hours). The estimated level of effort for this project is 2,500 staff hours. This estimate is advisory only and not to be considered as the sole basis for development of a staffing plan.
SECRET level of information Yes Project Manager Yes  6.2  Level-of-Effort (in hours). The estimated level of effort for this project is 2,500 staff hours. This estimate is advisory only and not to be considered as the sole basis for development of a staffing plan.
 
7.0 CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS N/A 4. Revision to RG 5.68 Adjudicated comment resolution matrix Excel Spreadsheet Comment resolution matrix due within 60 days after final  
===7.0 CERTIFICATION===
AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS N/A 4. Revision to RG 5.68 Adjudicated comment resolution matrix Excel Spreadsheet Comment resolution matrix due within 60 days after final  


comments have been  
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Interagency Agreement No. 31310018S0035
ML18284A264
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Issue date: 09/28/2018
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1COVER PAGE ADDENDUM TO:

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Contracting Officer's Representative Kris Jamgochian Security Specialist, PM/COR U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike Mail Stop: 3WFN-08C64M North Bethesda, MD 20852 Office: (301) 287-3542

Mobile: (301) 642-7294

Email: Kris.Jamgochian@nrc.gov

--- End of Executive Summary --- NRC Agreement Number NRC Agreement Modification Number NRC Task Order Number (If Applicable)

NRC Task Order Modification Number (If Applicable) 31310018S0035 Project Title TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE - U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Job Code Number B&R Number Agency U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NRC Requisitioning Office Nuclear Security Incident Response/Division of Physical and Cyber Security Policy/Materials and Waste Security Branch NRC Form 187, Contract Security and Classification Requirements Applicable Note Applicable Involves Proprietary Information Involves Sensitive Unclassified Non Fee-Recoverable Fee-Recoverable (If checked, complete all applicable sections below) Docket Number (If Fee-Recoverable/Applicable)

Inspection Report Number (If Fee Recoverable/Applicable) Technical Assignment Control Number (If Fee-Recoverable/Applicable) Technical Assignment Control Number Description (If Fee-Recoverable/Applicable)

2DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICAT IONS/WORK STATEMENT BACKGROUND

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (NSIR) is responsible for developing overall agency policy and providing management direction for evaluation and assessment of technical issues involving security at nuclear facilities, and is the agency safeguards and security interface with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Intelligence and Law Enforcement Communities, Department of Energy (DOE), and other agencies. This interagency agreement (IAA) continues to support the NRC in the development of technical assistance to the agency's environmental and reactor programs. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Protective Design Center (PDC) has provided security engineering-related products since 1992 that supports the NRC's mission of ensuring the safe and secure use of nuclear materials in the civilian sector. The prior effort produced the basis upon which the tasks described in this Statement of Work (SOW) need to continue in order to finalize and/or update guidance documents that were previously originated.

2.0 OBJECTIVE The objective of this Interagency Agreement is to continue support in the development of the NRC's Weapons Safety Assessment (WSA); providing support in the development and implementation of security engineering guidance in the areas of blast effects and vehicle barrier systems; assisting in ensuring the secure use and management of radioactive materials; and supporting on-site inspection and security engineering analyses associated with these matters.

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The USACE shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the tasks and deliverables described in this SOW.

4.0 SPECIFIC TASKS Task 1 Kick-Off Meeting Participate in a kick off meeting in NRC Headquarters with the COR and other NRC staff to review the SOW requirements and project managem ent of this agreement. The meeting shall be held within ten working days after award. Prepare a written summary of the meeting that includes at a minimum the following: (1) identify meeting participants from the NRC and USACE, 2) convey minutes of the meeting that clearly describe the substance of the meeting, and 3) list and describe decisions about scheduling and action items. Task 2 Technical Review of Applications and Modifications to Existing Licenses Provide support to the NRC for technical reviews of applications per submittal to the NRC from all applicants, vendors, and license holders when tasked. Both design certification (DC) and combined operating license (COL) applications are to be reviewed in the topical areas as identified by the NRC COR. Review scope may consist of, but not be limited to: 2 DC and 1 COL applications per year in the areas of ballistics, blast effects, and vehicle barrier systems. After reviewing each application, a draft Safety Evaluation Report (SER) is to be drafted within 3 3months after receipt of notice from the COR. On e trip, to either the licensee's site or NRC HQ in Rockville, MD, will be required for each application.

Task 3 Triennial Vehicle Characteristics Study Deliver a triennial vehicle characteristics review of PDC-NRC 13-01, "Design Basis Threat Vehicle Characteristics Study." The review shall consist of documenting the characteristics of new vehicle models that may affect physical protection system design. The documentation will include recommendations for the NRC to consider for inclusion in guidance. No travel is required and the first review under this scope of work is to be performed in FY19.

Task 4 Revision to RG 5.68 Assist in the finalization of revised Regulatory Guide (RG) 5.68, "Protection Against Malevolent Use of Vehicles at Nuclear Power Plants," to include initial technical development and resolving any comments received throughout the RG review process. The USACE will prepare an adjudicated Comment Resolution Matrix after the end of the comment period. No travel is expected for this Task.

Task 5 WSA Application Review

Perform Weapons Safety Assessment (WSA) application review. Review should include but not be limited to: limiting factors (i.e., range, horizontal and vertical motion of the weapon system),

ammunition consideration, and assessment of on-site and off-site potential hazards associated with the use of the weapon. Applications are submitted once licensees identify the effort involved in obtaining advanced weapon use approval.

After reviewing each application, a draft Safety Evaluation Report (SER) is to be drafted within 3 months after receipt of notice from the COR. After completing specific field testing a final report is due 3 months after conclusion of the actual field test. Support is to be provided to the NRC regarding the WSA at potential stakeholder meetings in support of the issuance of the final Enhanced Weapons Rulemaking. One trip, to either the licensee's site or NRC HQ, in Rockville, MD, will be required for each application.

Task 6 Consolidated Interim Storage Support Consolidated Interim Storage Support - Provide technical review of applications. Spent fuel storage applications are to be reviewed in the topical areas to be identified by the NRC COR. Review scope may consist of, but not be limited to: Part 72 applications in the areas of vehicle barriers and blast effects on spent fuel storage systems and physical se curity systems. The USACE shall prepare a draft SER within 3 months after receipt of notice from the COR. One trip, to either the licensee's site or NRC HQ in Rockville, MD, will be required for each application.

Task 7 Maintenance of Physical Security Reference Collections Maintain physical security reference collections associated with the collection cited in Appendix C of RG 5.69, "Guidance for the Application of the Radiological Sabotage Design-Basis Threat in the Design, Development, and Implementation of a Physical Security Program that Meets 410 CFR [Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR)] 73.55 Requirements," (security engineering references acceptable for use) and the automated database collection. These sources will be reviewed annually and the reference collection updated as required. Task 8 Analysis of Technical Aspects of the Design Basis Threat Provide analysis of technical aspects of the design basis threats and document the potential effects of tools, weapons, explosives, or vehicles on typical physical protective systems used by licensees. As the threat evolves and the NRC considers design basis threat modifications, an analysis is performed to identify potential impacts to physical security at NRC licensed facilities due to the proposed threat aspect. One such analysis is anticipated per calendar year and one trip NRC Headquarters to brief results for each effort.

Task 9 Revisions to NRC Documents

Revise documents (e.g. NUREG/CR-6190, "Protection Against Malevolent Use of Vehicles at Nuclear Power Plants: Vehicle Barrier System Siting Guidance for Blast Protection.", generic communications, and inspection procedures) as related to this scope of work. One such effort per year is anticipated starting in FY19. Two trips will be required for each document developed. Trip purposes include data collection, review, and briefing of product.

Task 10 Technical Reviews of External Documents

Provide a technical review and critique of documents prepared by other agencies. Documents are to be reviewed technically, against NRC regulations and against NRC physical security policy in development, to identify areas of potential modifications required to meet regulations and NRC policy. Two such efforts per year ar e anticipated once a specific document is identified by the NRC. No travel is required for this Task.

Task 11 Technical Inspection Support Technical inspection support - provide on-site or PDC inspection support to NRC physical security inspectors in the development of test plans, observe testing, and develop technical guidance based on the test results. Scope consists of on-site analyses and retrieval of licensee analyses. Determine if risk is at an acceptable level by conduct of a technical assessment of site conditions. One such site inspection fo r NRC-licensed activities is anticipated per calendar year.

Task 12 Field Testing Support

Field testing support at a licensee's site as identified by the NRC COR to provide testing support to obtain data to be used in NRC inspection activities and force-on-force activities. Scope may consist of, but not be limited to: planning and overseeing the conduct of field testing to gather

data to be used in NRC force-on-force inspection activities and security assessment analyses. The NRC anticipates one such test per calendar year.

Task 13 Review of Physical Security Aspects of NRC Buildings Review physical security aspects of any NRC buildings in the country, existing and new, to GSA specs and access if the need for review arises. Buildings include, but are not limited to, NRC 5Headquarters, Regional Offices, and the Technical Training Center. Travel based on number of days needed to perform the review.

TASK 15 Technical Training Center Support

Provide support of training courses when offered by the Technical Training Center relating to, but not limited to, blast analysis and PA barriers. Brief inspectors on the update on documents during one annual NRC Security Counterpart Meeting where scheduled.

5.0 LIST OF DELIVERABLES Deliverables, and schedule for deliverables, will be specified based on emergent activities with corresponding modifications. As a highest priority, resolving potential security deficiencies at NRC licensed facilities will be performed and will extend deliverable schedules of other activities, as necessary, to ensure risk is maintained at an acceptable level at NRC licensed facilities.

Any documents generated by the contractor under this contract/order shall not be released for publication or dissemination without CO and COR prior written approval.

Task No. Deliverable/Milestone Description and Acceptance Criteria:

Deliverable Format: Due Date: 1. Written summary of the kick-off meeting Standard: Summary includes the minimum required information identified in Section 4.0 of this SOW Microsoft Word Within 5 calendar days upon completion of kick-

off meeting 2. Technical Review of Applications and Modifications to Existing Licenses/Guidance Development Each application to have a draft Safety Evaluation Report (SER)

Microsoft Word Evaluation report drafted within 3 months after being assigned by the COR to review.

3. Triennial Vehicle Characteristics Study

Each Triennial review to have documentation and recommendations

Interim Draft Report

Final Draft Report Microsoft Word Interim report drafted within 3 months of

review. Final draft report due within 60 days upon receipt from NRC's

review 6 6.0 ESTIMATED LABOR CATEGORIES, KEY PERSONNEL AND LEVELS OF EFFORT 6.1 Labor Categories, Requirements and Key Personnel. Personnel working under this agreement/order shall meet the minimum requirements for experience and education, as follows:

Labor Category Position Minimum Requirements Key Personnel (yes or no) Program Engineer The personnel working under this agreement shall possess expert level knowledge in blast effects, analyses of blast effects, and vehicle barrier systems. Possess a college degree in a technical engineering curriculum (e.g., civil engineering). Possess technical knowledge of physical security as applied to protection against a vehicle threat. Ability to obtain or currently possess an access authorization to the TOP

SECRET level of information Yes Project Manager Yes 6.2 Level-of-Effort (in hours). The estimated level of effort for this project is 2,500 staff hours. This estimate is advisory only and not to be considered as the sole basis for development of a staffing plan.

7.0 CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS N/A 4. Revision to RG 5.68 Adjudicated comment resolution matrix Excel Spreadsheet Comment resolution matrix due within 60 days after final

comments have been

received 5. WSA Application Review Each application to have a draft Safety Evaluation Report (SER) Final draft report Microsoft Word Evaluation report drafted within 3 months after being assigned by the COR to review. Final draft report due 3 months after conclusion of actual field test 6. Consolidated Interim Storage report Each application to have a draft Safety Evaluation Report (SER)

Microsoft Word Evaluation report drafted within 3 months after being assigned by the COR to review.

7 8.0 MEETINGS AND TRAVEL Telephonic meetings as necessary. Two 2-person 4-day trips to NRC headquarters per year in addition to the annual trips specified in each Task as shown below.

Purpose # Staff Duration (Days) Field Inspection Support 2 4 Technical Review of Applications 2 4 Field Testing Support 2 4 TTC Support 2 4 DBT Evaluation 2 4 All travel requires written Government approval from the CO, unless otherwise delegated to the COR. USACE personnel will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and the limitation of funds specified for the travel within this agreement/order. 10.0 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ACE is responsible for structuring the deliverable to follow agency standards. The current agency standard is Microsoft Office Suite 2010. The current agency Portable Document Format (PDF) standard is Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional. Deliverables must be submitted free of spelling and grammatical errors and conform to requirements stated in this section.

10.1 Monthly Letter Status Report (MLSR)

ACE must provide a Monthly Letter Status Report which consists of a technical progress report and financial status report. This report will be used by the sponsoring agency to assess the adequacy of the resources utilized by the servicing agency to accomplish the work contained in this SOW and to provide status of the servicing agency progress in achieving tasks and producing deliverables. The report shall include agreement/order summary information, work completed during the specified period, milestone schedule information, problem identification and resolution, travel plans, and staff hour summary.

Copies must be sent to the COR and AMD at ContractsPOT.Resource@nrc.gov.

As a task ordering agreement, a separate MLSR must be submitted for each task order with a summary project MLSR, even if no work has been performed during a reporting period. Once NRC has determined that all work on a task order is completed and that final costs are acceptable, a task order may be omitted from the MLSR.

The MLSR must include the following: agreement number; task order number, if applicable; job code number; title of the project; project period of performance; task

order period of performance, if applicabl e; COR's name, telephone number, and e-mail address; full name and address of the performing organization; principal investigator's 8name, telephone number, and e-mail address; and reporting period. At a minimum, the MLSR must include the information discussed in the NRC's [preferred] MSLR template. 10.2 Final Report The contractor shall provide a final report summarizing the work performed and the results and conclusions derived shall be submitted to the COR.

11.0 REQUIRED MATERIALS, FACILITIES, HARDWARE/SOFTWARE N/A

12.0 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

1. Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) encryption (FIPS 140-2 compliant) software.
2. Safeguards Information guidance (DG-SGI-1 Designation Guide for Safeguards Information

). 3. Classified information guidance (CG-NMF-2 NR Classification Guide for National Security Information Concerning Nuclear Materials and Facilities). 13.0 DATA RIGHTS The NRC shall have unlimited rights to and ownership of all deliverables provided under this agreement/order, including reports, recommendations, briefings, work plans and all other deliverables. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this agreement/order are the property of the NRC with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the NRC. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the servicing agency without prior written authorization from the CO. All materials supplied to the NRC shall be the sole property of the NRC and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights 14.0 NEW STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTORS WHO PREPARE NUREG-SERIES MANUSCRIPTS The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) began to capture most of its official records electronically on January 1, 2000. The NRC will capture each final NUREG-series publication in its native application. Therefore, please submit your final manuscript that has been approved by your NRC Project Manager in both electronic and camera-ready copy.

All format guidance, as specified in NUREG-0650, Revision 2, will remain the same with one

exception. You will no longer be required to include the NUREG-series designator on the bottom of each page of the manuscript. The NRC will assi gn this designator when we send the camera-ready copy to the printer and will place the designator on the cover, title page, and spine. The 9designator for each report will no longer be assigned when the decision to prepare a publication is made. The NRC's Publishing Services Branch will inform the NRC Project Manager for the publication of the assigned designator when the final manuscript is sent to the printer.

For the electronic manuscript, the Contractor shall prepare the text in Microsoft Word, and use any of the following file types for charts, spreadsheets, and the like.

File Types to be Used for NUREG-Series Publications

File Type File Extension MicrosoftWord .doc Microsoft PowerPoint .ppt MicrosoftExcel .xls MicrosoftAccess .mdb Portable Document Format .pdf This list is subject to change if new software packages come into common use at NRC or by our licensees or other stakeholders that participate in the electronic submission process. If a

portion of your manuscript is from another source and you cannot obtain an acceptable electronic file type for this portion (e.g., an appendix from an old publication), the NRC can, if necessary, create a tagged image file format (file extension.tif) for that portion of your report. Note that you should continue to submit original photographs, which will be scanned, since digitized photographs do not print well.

14.0 NEW STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTORS WHO PREPARE NUREG-SERIES MANUSCRIPTS to publish a compact disk (CD) of your publication, place on the CD copies of the manuscript in both (1) a portable document format (PDF); (2) a Microsoft Word file format, and (3) an Adobe Acrobat Reader, or, alternatively, print instructions for obtaining a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader on the back cover insert of the jewel box.

15.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE This agreement shall commence on the date of award and will expire 5 years thereafter.