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{{#Wiki_filter:}} | {{#Wiki_filter:X ". ORDER FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES PAGE OF PAGESIMP&TAN " Mark all packages and papers with contract and/or order numbers. 1 301. DATE OP 6RDER 2. CONTRACT NO. (If any) 6 SHIP TO:*NRC-HQ-50-!4-E-000109/22/2014 a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE3. ORDER NO. 4. REQUISITION/REFERENCE NO.NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012 NRR-14-0287 SARA LYONS5. ISSUING OFFICE (Address correspondence to) b. STREET ADDRESSUS NRC -HQ 1155 ROCKVILLE PIKEACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION MAIL STOP OWFN 1OC15MAIL STOP 3WFN-05-C64MPWASHINGTON DC 20555-0001c CITY d. STATE e. ZIP CODEROCKVILLE MD 208527. TO: f. SHIP VIAa. NAME OF CONTRACTORS W R I 8. TYPE OF ORDERb. COMPANY NAME -a. PURCHASE X-' b. DELIVERYc. STREET ADDRESS REFERENCE YOUR:6220 CULEBRA RD Except for billing instructions on thereverse, this delivery order is subjectto instructions contained on this sideonly of this form and is issuedPlease furnish the following on the terms subject to the terms and conditionsand conditions specified on both sides of of the above-numbered contract.d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE this order and on the attached sheet, if any,SAN ANTONIO TX 782385166 including delivery as indicated.9. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 10. REQUISITIONING OFFICESee Schedule OFF OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION11. BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION (Check appropriate box(es)) 12. F.O.B. POINTa. SMALL b OTHER THAN SMALL I ' c. DISADVANTAGED d. WOMEN-OWNED j. e. HUBZonef. SERVICE-DISABLED g. WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) h EDWOSBVETERAN-OWNED ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOSB PROGRAM13. PLACE OF 14. GOVERNMENT BIL NO. 15. DELIVER TO F.O.B. POINT 16. DISCOUNT TERMSON OR BEFORE (Date)a. INSPECTION b. ACCEPTANCEDestination Destination 3017. SCHEDULE (See reverse for Rejections)QUANTITY UNIT QUANTITYITEM NO. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES ORDERED UNIT PRICE AMOUNT ACCEPTED(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)The Contractor shall provide services inaccordance with the Statement of Workentitled "Review of the Calvert CliffsUnits 1 and 2 License Amendment Request(LAR) Pertaining to Risk-Informed (RI)Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF)Continued ...18. SHIPPING POINT 19. GROSS SHIPPING WEIGHT 20. INVOICE NO. 17(h)TOTAL(Cont.pages)21. MAIL INVOICE TO: a. NAME $76,716.00 44US NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONSEE BILLINGINSTRUCTIONS b. STREET ADDRESS ONE WHITE FLINT NORTHONREVERSE (orP. Box) 11555 ROCKVILLE PIKE 17(i)GRANDMAILSTOP 03-EI7A TOTALc.. e $76, 716.0 ooi .CITY dSTE e. ZIP CODE $7 "160ROCKVILLE MD 20852-273822. UNITED STATES OF 09 / 22 / 201 4 23. NAME (Typed)AMERICA BY (Signature) L MONIQUE B. WILLIAMS1--,+-rLA, , t. .TITLE: CONTRACTING/ORDERING OFFICERAUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTIONPREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLEOPTIONAL FORM 347 (R-. U2012)Presrbed by GSA/FAR 48 CPR 53213(f)SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETIN."PI A13-Anfle"900DEC 2 3 2014hDOW2 ORDER FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES PAGE NOof SCHEDULE -CONTINUATION 2IMPORTANT: Mark all packages and papers with contract and/or order numbers.DATE OF ORDER CONTRACT NO. ORDER NO.09/22/2014 INRC-HQ-50-14-E-0001 NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT AMOUNT QUANTITYORDERED PRICE ACCEPTED(a) (b) (c) I(d) (e) (f) (g)Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method forControl of Surveillance Frequencies,TSTF-425."NRC Contracting Officers Representative:Sara Lyons 301-415-2861Period of Performance: 09/22/2014 to02/28/2015Accounting Info:2014-X0200-FEEBASED-20-20D007-11-4-149-1128-252ALabor/FeeThe obligated amount of award: $76,716.00.The total for this award is shown in box17(i).0000176,716.00TOTAL CARRIED FORWARD TO 1ST PAGE (ITEM 17(H)) K> $76,716.00AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPODUCTION OPTIONAL FORM 348 (R-e 42006)PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLEs#.P~bed by GS (48 CFR I 53.213(f) | ||
CONTRACTOR ACCEPTANCE OF TASK ORDER NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012Acceptance of Task Order No: NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012 should be made by having an official,authorized to bind your organization, execute two copies of this document in the space providedand return one copy to the Contracting Officer. You should retain the other copy for yourrecords.Accepted Task Order No. N C-HQ-20-14-T-0012:Name R. B. KalmbachExecutive Director, ContractsTitle09/18/2014Date3 SECTION B -Supplies or Services/PricesNRCB010 BRIEF PROJECT TITLE AND WORK DESCRIPTION(a) The title of this project is "Review of the Calvert Cliffs Units 1 and 2 License AmendmentRequest (LAR) Pertaining to Risk-informed (RI) Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF)Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," TSTF-425."(b) Summary work description: The objective of this task order is to obtain technical assistancefrom the Southwest Research Institute's (SwRI) Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses(CNWRA) to assist the staff in determining the acceptability of the Calvert Cliffs, Units 1 and 2,License Amendment Request.PRICE/COST SCHEDULEPERIOD OF ?ERFORMANCGE'-Septetmber 22;,2014 201.5.L--'ININO. ,OF :`-ESTIMA :-W IXEDi. PEE TOTALSRIPLIESISERMICES'i ýCO.STI ~CPIFF.00001 Review of Technical Reports forLicense Amendment RequestPertaining to Risk-Informed (RI)Technical Specification Task Force(TSTF) Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method for Control ofSurveillance Frequencies," TSTF-425.Total _ _ _$76,716.00NRCBO40A CONSIDERATION AND OBLIGATION-COST-PLUS-FIXED-FEE ALTERNATE I(a) The total estimated cost to the Government for full performance of this contract is$76,716.00 of which the sum of represents the estimated reimbursable costs, and ofwhich 10 [epresents the W(b) There shall be no adjustment in the amount of the Contractor's fixed fee.(c) The amount currently obligated b the Gov rnment with respect to this contract is$76,716.00, of which the sum of represents the estimated reimbursable costs,and of which repres he ixed-fee.(d) This is an incrementally-funded contract and FAR 52.232-22 -"Limitation of Funds". applies.(e) In accordance with FAR 52.216-8 -Fixed Fee, it is the policy of the NRC to withholdpayment of fee after payment of of the fee has been paid in order to protect theGovernment's interest. The amou of fixed-fee withheld from the contractor will not exceedpercent of the total fee or qwhichever is less. Accordingly, the maximum amount offixed-fee that may be held in reserve is4 SECTION C -Description/SpecificationsStatement of WorkProject Title: Review of the Calvert Cliffs Units 1 and 2 License Amendment Request (LAR)Pertaining to Risk-Informed (RI) Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF)Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies,"TSTF-425Cost Center: 1128Contract No.: NRC-HQ-50-14-E-0001Task Assignment Control Numbers: MF4227, non-fee recoverable work, for Task IMF4065 for Unit 1MF4066 for Unit 2Budget & Reporting No.: 11-4-149NRC Requisition Office: NRRNRC COR: Sara Lyons, Sara.Lyonsanrc..qov, (301) 415-2861Alternate NRC COR: Bernard L. Grenier, Bernard.Grenier(Dnrc.,qov, (301) 415-2726Fee Recoverable: Yes; all costs must be allocated to each specific TAC number in theactual amount which was spent on Task 1 or on each individual unit.Contractor: CNWRAType of Contract/Order: Cost Plus Fixed FeePeriod of Performance: 9/22/2014 -02/28/20151. BACKGROUNDIn 1992, the NRC issued the improved Standard Technical Specifications (STS) to clarify thecontent and form of requirements necessary to ensure safe operation of nuclear powerplants in accordance with Section 50.36 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10CFR 50.36). As the STS mature, necessary improvements are identified. One processused to initiate changes to the STS involves the industry-sponsored Technical SpecificationsTask Force (TSTF) submitting a proposed change or Traveler to the NRC for review,approval, and subsequent incorporation into the next revision of the STS. The NRC reviewsthe proposed change, with the end product being a model application, a model safetyevaluation, and a review plan which licensees may use in subsequent LARs. Licenseesapplying to incorporate these proposed changes into their Technical Specifications mustprovide a plant specific justification acceptable to the staff in their LAR.5 In 2007, the NRC issued the final safety evaluation (SE) for the Nuclear Energy Institute(NEI) Topical Report (TR) 04-10, Revision 1, "Risk-Informed Technical SpecificationInitiative 5b, Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies." This STSchange provides a risk-informed methodology to identify, assess, implement, and monitorproposed changes to frequencies of surveillance requirements (SRs) of technicalspecifications (TSs). The initiative is intended to maintain and improve safety throughincorporation of risk assessment and management techniques in the TSs, while reducingunnecessary burden.The Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is currently reviewing several risk-informedLARs and expects additional risk-informed LARs in fiscal years 2015 and 2016. CalvertCliffs has submitted a RI-TSTF Initiative 5b LAR which is applicable to both units. The PRALicensing Branch (APLA) is responsible for reviewing the Probabilistic Risk Assessment(PRA) portion of the LARs to make an independent assessment regarding PRA technicaladequacy and the acceptability of the proposed amendment. Due to heavy workload inAPLA, contractor assistance is required to support APLA so as to complete the technicalreview and develop the safety evaluation report (SER) for these LARs in a timely manner.The metric which has been established for staff review and issuance of the SER is one yearfrom receipt of the LAR in ADAMS. The Calvert Cliffs was accepted in ADAMS on May 1,2014. The APLA SE date to the Division of Operating Reactor Licensing is January 2, 2015.1. SCOPE OF WORKThe scope of the work includes review of the Calvert Cliffs, Units 1 and 2, RI-TSTF Initiative5b/TSTF-425 LAR for PRA quality and technical adequacy and preparation of the technicalevaluation report (TER).ObjectiveThe objective of this task order is to obtain technical assistance from the SouthwestResearch Institute's (SwRI) Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses (CNWRA) toassist the staff in determining the acceptability of the Calvert Cliffs, Units 1 and 2, LAR.2. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE)Tasks Completion Schedule1. Gain familiarity with NRC processes specific to this Task Order.a. Prepare for a kick-off meeting by reviewing applicable One week after theDocuments and Standards (see Section 5). Travel to trip; the trip is toNRC HQ to participate in a kick-off meeting to discuss occur within twoall aspects of the scope of the work, expectations, and weeks after award ofother subjects pertinent to this type of work. Prepare a the task order.trip report.b. Travel to NRC HQ to participate in a review process One week after theassessment meeting to discuss the process, questions trip; the trip is toand potential improvements after completion of the first occur within twodetailed TSTF-425 review. Prepare a trip report. weeks of completingTask 2, below.6 | |||
: 3. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE)TasksCompletion Schedule2. Based on the applicable documents and standards found inSection 4, perform the following tasks:a. Review the layout, scope, and content of the LAR andidentify the NRC approved revision of TSTF-425referenced by the licensee in the LAR. Prepare atechnical letter report.b. Identify any deviations from the approved TSTF-425 scope:(1) Compare the TSTF-425 LAR with the Safety EvaluationReport (SER) issued for the appropriate revision ofNEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Technical SpecificationInitiative 5B, Risk-Informed Method for Control ofSurveillance Frequencies," and itemize any deviations.(2) Where possible, summarize the reason for the deviation(as identified by the licensee) along with the deviation.c. TSTF-425 identifies the specific STS SurveillanceFrequencies (SFs) to be relocated. Identify any plant-specific frequencies proposed to be relocated which arenot contained within the STS scope.1 Determine if eachrelocated frequency is solely time-based, and not basedon events, equipment conditions, or other parameters.TSTF-425, Section 2.0 describes the exceptions torelocating surveillance frequencies. Prepare a technicalletter report.d. Review the Technical Adequacy of the Internal EventsProbabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Model.(1) Confirm that the licensee has completed a peer reviewof their model in accordance with Regulatory Guide(RG) 1.200.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask l.a.Two weeks aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.a.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.b.Three weeks aftercompletion ofSubtask 1.a; seeassumptions andunderstandingssection, below.(2) Review all facts and observations (F&Os), includingany identified as "documentation issue only."Evaluate the disposition of the F&O for the TSTF-425program and determine if proposed sensitivity analysesare reasonable. Identify the need for additional orclarifying information (RAIs2) which are not necessarilylimited to F&Os, but addresses the PRA technical1 SFs which are identical with the TSTF-425 scope, or which are not relocated in the plant-specific implementation of TSTF-425, do not require review.2 See Section 10 for guidance in the preparation of RAIs.7 | |||
: 3. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE) (CONTINUED)adequacy of the Internal Events PRA model. Anexample may be an RAI related to peer review(s).Another example may be assessing the acceptabilityof a capability category I supporting requirement forthe TSTF-425 program. Prepare a technical letterreport.e. Given that the licensee is permitted to use PRA or othermethods to address seismic, fire, other external eventsand shutdown events for making SF changes, identifythe method by which the licensee is addressing otherhazard groups. Identify if the method requires a peer-reviewed PRA model for a detailed analysis or if onlyqualitative and bounding analyses will be considered.Identify if the method considers the current as-built,as-operated plant. Confirm that the method identified isconsistent with the NRC approved revision of TSTF-425referenced by the licensee in the LAR. Identify anydeviations from this guidance and provide a technicaldetermination of the significance based on availableinformation. Identify the need for additional or clarifyinginformation. Prepare a technical letter report.f. Confirm that the new program in TS AdministrativeControls is identical to the program in TSTF-425, exceptthe plant specific numbering of the TS program andreferenced surveillance requirements. Identify anydeviations, and the need for additional or clarifyinginformation. Prepare a technical letter report.g. Identify any open items in the TER and correspondingdraft RAIs.(1) Draft TER and RAIs. Review the TSTF-425 ModelSER and use it as the basis for developing the TER.(2) Incorporate NRC comments and prepare the finaldraft TER and RAIs.3. Using the same steps as in Task 2, review the licenseesupplement including the RAI responses (depending onthe content of the supplement) and determine if theresponse adequately addresses the RAI. If the RAIresponse adequately addresses the RAI, update the TER.If the response does not adequately address the RAI,develop an additional RAI. Prepare a technical letter report.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.d.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.e.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.f.Two weeks afterreceipt of NRCcomments.Two weeks fromreceipt of the RAIresponses.8 | |||
: 3. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE)4. After receipt of the last RAI responses(s), update the TER.If the response does not adequately address the RAI, listthe item as an open item in the TER.a. Draft TER. Two weeks afterreceipt of the lastRAI response(s).b. Incorporate NRC comments and prepare the final TER. Two weeks afterreceipt of NRCcomments.3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND STANDARDSTechnical References* Technical Specification Task Force, letter and enclosure to U.S. Nuclear RegulatoryCommission, Transmittal of TSTF-425, Revision 3, "Relocate Surveillance Frequenciesto Licensee Control-RITSTF Initiative 5b," dated March 18, 2009 (ADAMS Accession No.ML090850642).o Nuclear Energy Institute, NEI 04-10, Revision 1, "Risk-Inforned Technical SpecificationsInitiative 5b, Risk-informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," April 2007(ADAMS Accession No. ML071360456).* Letter from H. Hieh (NRC) to T. Pietrangelo (NEI), "Final Safety Evaluation for NuclearEnergy Institute (NEI) Industry Guidance Document NEI 04-10, Revision 0, Risk-Informed Technical Specifications Initiative 5B, Risk-Informed Method for Control ofSurveillance Frequencies," dated September 28, 2006, Accession No.ML062700012.0 Nieh, H. K., U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, letter to Biff Bradley, Nuclear EnergyInstitute, "Final Safety Evaluation for Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Topical Report (TR)04-10, Revision 1, 'Risk-Informed Technical Specifications Initiative 5B, Risk-InformedMethod for Control of Surveillance Frequencies'," dated September 19, 2007 (ADAMSAccession No. ML072570267).a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Regulatory Guide 1.174, Revision 2, "AnApproach for Using Probabilistic Risk Assessment in Risk-Informed Decisions onPlantSpecific Changes to the Licensing Basis," May 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100910006).* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Regulatory Guide 1.177, Revision 1, "AnApproach for Plant-Specific, Risk-Informed Decisionmaking: Technical Specifications,"May 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML 100910008).* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Regulatory Guide 1.200, Revision 2, "AnApproach for Determining the Technical Adequacy of Probabilistic Risk AssessmentResults for Risk-Informed Activities," March 2009 (ADAMS Accession No. ML090410014and ML090410018).9 | |||
: 4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND STANDARDS (CONTINUED)* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG-0800, Standard Review Plan, Section16.1, Revision 1, "Risk-lnformed Decision Making: Technical Specifications," March2007 (ADAMS Accession No. ML070380228)." U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG-0800, Standard Review Plan, Section19.1, Revision 3, "Determining the Technical Adequacy of Probabilistic Risk AssessmentResults for Risk-Informed Activities," September 2012 (ADAMS Accession No.ML1 2193A1 07).4. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULETechnical Reporting Requirements1. At the completion of Task 1 .a, submit a trip report that contains a brief summary of thediscussions and any highlights or challenges of the upcoming work.2. At the completion of Task 1.b, submit a trip report that contains a brief summary of thediscussions.3. At the completion of Subtask 2.a., submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include the NRC approved revision of TSTF-425referenced by the licensee in the LAR.4. At the completion of Subtask 2.b., submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include any deviations from the approved TSTF-425scope, and a summary of the reason for the deviation (as identified by the licensee),where possible.5. At the completion of Subtask 2.c, submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include identification of any plant-specific frequenciesproposed to be relocated which are not contained within the STS scope.6. At the completion of Subtask 2.d, submit a technical letter report that contains a listof the RAIs and the regulatory basis for the RAI and include a discussion on PRAtechnical adequacy for the resolution of each F&O and for the PRA model as awhole upon completing the evaluation of each F&O.7. At the completion of Task 2.e, submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include a summary of the methods used toaddress external events and shutdown events, if the method considers thecurrent as-built, as-operated plant, and any deviations from the approved revisionof TSTF-425 referenced by the licensee in the LAR.8. At the completion of Task 2.f, submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include a summary of and deviations of the10 new program in TS Administrative Controls from the approved revision of TSTF-425 referenced by the licensee in the LAR.5. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE9. At the completion of Task 2.g.(1) and 2.g.(2), submit a TER and RAIs, draft and final, asappropriate, that are developed in accordance with the format, outline, and contentprovided by the NRC COR.10. At the completion of Task 3, submit a TER and RAIs (if needed), draft and final, asappropriate, that are developed in accordance with the format, outline, and contentprovided by the NRC COR.11. At the completion of Task 4.a and 4.b, submit an updated TER, draft and final,respectively.Monthly Letter Status Reporting (MLSR) RequirementsMLSRs will be prepared in accordance with the base EWC contract.The MLSRs must contain a License Fee Recovery Reporting Section which lists the TACnumbers for each plant and the associated costs against those TAC numbers for thereporting period.6. REQUIRED LABOR CATEGORIES (Except for Information Techhnoloqy' Services)One Principal Investigator (PI)/ Senior Risk Analyst who possesses experience and workingknowledge in the areas of (1) Use of PRA at U.S. nuclear power plants; and (2) U.S. nuclearpower plant systems and operations.Two staff-level Nuclear Engineers or Risk Analysts who possesses in-depth knowledge ofU.S. nuclear power plant systems and operations.5. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY/MATERIALSThe ADAMS Accession No. for the Calvert Cliffs TSTF-425 LAR is ML14125A015.NOTE: Some of these documents contain proprietaryinformation and must be safeguarded against unauthorizeddisclosure. After completion of work, the documents shouldeither be destroyed or returned to NRC. If they aredestroyed, please confirm this in an E-mail to the COR andinclude the date and manner in which the documents weredestroyed.The NRC COR will provide those NRC documents related to licensing activities (forexample, any Non-Publicly available SERs, audit reports, and related documents) that arereadily available. The NRC COR will provide access to training material pertinent to theLAR reviews or other NRC documents and docketed correspondence on related issues.The CNWRA staff shall identify any additional NRC documentation that is needed and theCOR will determine whether these will be provided by the NRC or obtained directly by theCNWRA from ADAMS, NRC public document room or the NRC website at www.nrc.qov.11 A6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCEThis work will be performed at the contractor's site, with the exception of trips to the plantsite and Government site as needed.7. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONSAssumptions and UnderstandingThe level of effort for each Task was determined based on previous NRC experience fromreviewing LARs of similar scope. However, it is expected that the actual number of hourswill vary depending on the quality and scope of the specific TSTF-425 LAR to be reviewed.8. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONSAssumptions and UnderstandingThe level of effort assumption for Task 1 .a, for each traveler, is based on forty hours ofpreparation, four hours to travel to the meeting site, 16 hours for the meeting and four hoursfor return travel and documentation. It is assumed that there will be three travelers. Thelevel of effort assumption for task 1 .b, for each traveler, is based on four hours to travel tothe meeting site, 16 hours for the meeting and four hours for return travel anddocumentation.It is understood that Subtask 2.d. can be done in parallel with Subtasks 2.b. and 2.c.The level of effort assumption for Task 3 assumes two rounds of RAIs. Each round of RAIsis assumed to take 16 hours to review, including drafting any necessary follow-up RAIs andupdating the draft TER.It is understood that the level of effort for each Task contains sufficient effort to conducttelephone conference calls with the NRC staff. Such phone calls, for example, might bearranged by the NRC COR with the Licensing Project Manager and other NRC staff todiscuss the RAls and to reach an understanding with the licensee. Comments might beprovided to the contractor such that the RAls may have to be resubmitted by the contractor.Guidance for Preparing Requests for Additional Information (RAls)Additional information necessary to resolve open or unresolved items identified during thereview of the information associated with the LAR needs to be requested in a manner that isunambiguous, has an adequate basis, and is necessary for the safety review. RAls shouldbe developed using the following guidance:1. An RAI should include the appropriate basis for requesting the information. The basisshould explain why the information is needed, including how it will be used to help makea reasonable assurance finding.12 | |||
&2. Judgmental language should be avoided.a. Questions should not make adequacy determinations.b. Words like "unacceptable" or "deficient" and "deviation" should be avoided. Likewise,avoid using phrases like "the staff will require" since it is premature to requireanything when asking questions.3. Questions should be focused, not open-ended.a. The RAI should be in the form of a question or an imperative to provide whatis needed to complete the review. When the reviewer needs specificinformation or the underlying issue may not be apparent, the RAI shouldclearly identify the information requested and/or the underlying issue.b. "If ... then" questions (questions that could lead to follow-on questions) shouldprovide both parts of the question.Guidance for Preparinq Requests for Additional Information (RAls) (Continued)4. For follow-up RAIs, reference the original RAI, the date of the letter in which the licenseeresponded to the RAI, and the ADAMS Accession Number of the letter.To ensure that the response appropriately addresses the RAI, the licensee maysubmit a draft response (which the NRC dockets in the Agency-Wide DocumentsAccess and Management System (ADAMS)) and may request a follow-upteleconference and/or meeting.9. TRAVELTwo three-person, two-day trips to the NRC headquarters office in Rockville, MD.10. SECURITYThis work will be UNCLASSIFIED; it will only contain proprietary information.13 SECTION D -Packaging and MarkingNRCDO20 BRANDINGThe 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 orderto provide NRC with recognition for its involvement in and contribution to the project. If the workperformed is funded entirely with NRC funds, then the contractor must acknowledge thatinformation in its documentation/presentation.Work Supported by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Nuclear ReactorRegulation, under Contract/order number NRC-HQ-50-14-E-0001/NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012.(End of Clause)NRCD010 PACKAGING AND MARKING(a) The Contractor shall package material for shipment to the NRC in such a manner that willensure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination. Containers andclosures shall comply with the Surface Transportation Board, Uniform Freight ClassificationRules, 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 underwhich the product is being provided.(c) Additional packaging andlor marking requirements are as follows: None.(End of Clause)14 SECTION E -Inspection and Acceptance2052.215-71 PROJECT OFFICER AUTHORITY (OCT 1999)(a) The contracting officer's authorized representative hereinafter referred to as the projectofficer for this contract is:Name: Sara LyonsAddress: Mail Stop: OWFN/10 C15Washington, DC 20555Telephone Number: 301-415-2861Sara.lyons(n rc.qovAlternate COR:Name: Bernard GrenierMail Stop: OWFN 13 E-10(301)-415-2726Bemard.orenier(anrc.,ov(b) Performance of the work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the NRCproject officer. The term technical direction is defined to include the following:(1) Technical direction to the contractor which shifts work emphasis between areas of work ortasks, authorizes travel which was unanticipated in the Schedule (i.e., travel not contemplated inthe Statement of Work or changes to specific travel identified in the Statement of Work), fills indetails, or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual statement of work.(2) Provide advice and guidance to the contractor in the preparation of drawings, specifications,or technical portions of the work description.(3) Review and, where required by the contract, approve technical reports, drawings,specifications, and technical information to be delivered by the contractor to the Governmentunder the contract.(c) Technical direction must be within the general statement of work stated in the contract. Theproject officer does not have the authority to and may not issue any technical direction which:(1) Constitutes an assignment of work outside the general scope of the contract.(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the "Changes" clause of this contract.(3) In any way causes an increase or decrease in the total estimated contract cost, the fixed fee,if any, or the time required for contract performance.(4) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications of the contract.(5) Terminates the contract, settles any claim or dispute arising under the contract, or issuesany unilateral directive whatever.(d) All technical directions must be issued in writing by the project officer or must be confirmedby the project officer in writing within ten (10) working days after verbal issuance. A copy of the15 written direction must be furnished to the contracting officer. A copy of NRC Form 445, Requestfor Approval of Official Foreign Travel, which has received final approval from the NRC must befurnished to the contracting officer.(e) The contractor shall proceed promptly with the performance of technical directions dulyissued by the project officer in the manner prescribed by this clause and within the projectofficer's authority under the provisions of this clause.(f) If, in the opinion of the contractor, any instruction or direction issued by the project officer iswithin one of the categories defined in paragraph (c) of this section, the contractor may notproceed but shall notify the contracting officer in writing within five (5) working days after thereceipt of any instruction or direction and shall request that contracting officer to modify thecontract accordingly. Upon receiving the notification from the contractor, the contracting officershall issue an appropriate contract modification or advise the contractor in writing that, in thecontracting officers opinion, the technical direction is within the scope of this article and doesnot constitute a change under the "Changes" clause.(g) Any unauthorized commitment or direction issued by the project officer may result in anunnecessary delay in the contractors performance and may even result in the contractorexpending 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 thecontract action to be taken with respect to the instruction or direction is subject to 52.233-1 -Disputes.(i) In addition to providing technical direction as defined in paragraph (b) of the section, theproject officer shall:(1) Monitor the contractors technical progress, including surveillance and assessment ofperformance, and recommend to the contracting officer changes in requirements.(2) Assist the contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered duringperformance.(3) Review all costs requested for reimbursement by the contractor and submit to thecontracting officer recommendations for approval, disapproval, or suspension of payment forsupplies and services required under this contract.(End of Clause)16 SECTION F -Deliveries or PerformanceNRCF032 TASK/DELIVERY ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (SEP 2013)This order shall commence on September 22, 2014 and will expire on February 28, 2015.(End of Clause)NRCF010 PLACE OF DELIVERY-REPORTSThe items to be furnished hereunder shall be delivered, with all charges paid by the Contractor,to:a. Name: Sara Lyons (1 Electronic Copy)Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)Address: Sara. Lyons@nrc.govb. Name: Hugo Alcantara (1 Electronic Copy)Contract Specialist (CS)Address: Hugo.Alcantara@nrc.gov(End of Clause)SECTION G -Contract Administration DataNRCG030 ELECTRONIC PAYMENT (SEP 2014)The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires that all payments except IRS tax refundsbe made by Electronic Funds Transfer. Payment shall be made in accordance with FAR52.232-33, entitled "Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration".To receive payment, the contractor shall prepare invoices in accordance with NRC's BillingInstructions. Claims shall be submitted on the payee's letterhead, invoice, or on theGovernment's Standard Form 1034, "Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other thanPersonal," and Standard Form 1035, "Public Voucher for Purchases Other than Personal -Continuation Sheet." The preferred method of submitting invoices is electronically to:(End of Clause)17 SECTION H -Special Contract Requirements2052.215-70 KEY PERSONNEL (JAN 1993)(a) The following individuals are considered to be essential to the successful performance of thework hereunder:Name TitleLane Howard Program ManagerRobert Fosdick Principal InvestigatorRobert Schmidt ConsultantThe contractor agrees that personnel may not be removed from the contract work or replacedwithout compliance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.(b) If one or more of the key personnel, for whatever reason, becomes, or is expected tobecome, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 workdays, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposalor initially anticipated, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and shall,subject to the concurrence of the contracting officer, promptly replace the personnel withpersonnel of at least substantially equal ability and qualifications.(c) Each request for approval of substitutions must be in writing and contain a detailedexplanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request mustalso contain a complete resume for the proposed substitute and other information requested orneeded by the contracting officer to evaluate the proposed substitution. The contracting officerand the project officer shall evaluate the contractor's request and the contracting officer shallpromptly notify the contractor of his or her decision in writing.(d) If the contracting officer determines that suitable and timely replacement of key personnelwho have been reassigned, terminated, or have otherwise become unavailable for the contractwork is not reasonably forthcoming, or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would beso substantial as to impair the successful completion of the contract or the service order, thecontract may be terminated by the contracting officer for default or for the convenience of theGovernment, as appropriate. If the contracting officer finds the contractor at fault for thecondition, the contract price or fixed fee may be equitably adjusted downward to compensatethe Government for any resultant delay, loss, or damage.(End of Clause)18 2052.215-78 TRAVEL APPROVALS AND REIMBURSEMENT (OCT 1999) -ALTERNATE I(OCT 1999)(a) Total expenditure for travel may not exceed $5,379.00 without the prior approval of thecontracting officer.(b) All foreign travel must be approved in advance by the NRC on NRC Form 445, Request forApproval of Official Foreign Travel, and must be in compliance with FAR 52.247-63 Preferencefor U.S. Flag Air Carriers. The contractor shall submit NRC Form 445 to the NRC no later than30 days prior to the commencement of travel.(c) The contractor will be reimbursed only for travel costs incurred that are directly related to thiscontract 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 theFAR Limitations of Cost clause of this contract when, at any time, the contractor learns thattravel expenses will cause the contractor to exceed the travel ceiling amount identified inparagraph (a) of this clause.(e) Reasonable travel costs for research and related activities performed at State and nonprofitinstitutions, in accordance with Section 12 of Pub. L. 100-679, must be charged in accordancewith the contractor's institutional policy to the degree that the limitations of Office ofManagement and Budget (OMB) guidance are not exceeded. Applicable guidance documentsinclude 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 forEducational Institutions.(End of Clause)NRCH480 USE OF AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) ELECTRONICPAYMENTIREMITTANCE ADDRESSThe Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires that all Federal payments except IRS taxrefunds be made by Electronic Funds Transfer. It is the policy of the Nuclear RegulatoryCommission to pay government vendors by the Automated Clearing House (ACH) electronicfunds transfer payment system. Item 15C of the Standard Form 33 may be disregarded.(End of Clause)19 NRCH470 GREEN PURCHASING (SEP 2013)(a) In furtherance of the sustainable acquisition goals included in Executive Order 13514,"Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance," products andservices acquired under this contract/order shall be energy-efficient (Energy Star or FederalEnergy Management Program (FEMP) designated), water-efficient, biobased, environmentallypreferable (e.g., Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) certified), non-ozone depleting, recycled content, and non-toxic or less toxic alternatives, to the maximumextent practicable in meeting NRC contractual requirements.(b) See NRC's Green Purchasing Plan (GPP) at:http://pbadupws.nrc..qov/docs/ML1219//ML12191A130.pdf and the General ServiceAdministration's (GSA) Green Procurement Compilation at:hftp :/Awww.qsa.qov/portal/content/l 98257.(c) The contractor shall flow down this clause into all subcontracts and other agreements thatrelate to performance of this contract/order.(End of Clause)NRCH410 WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR NRC CONTRACTOR ANDSUBCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES(a) The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) contractor and its subcontractor aresubject to the Whistleblower Employee Protection public law provisions as codified at 42 U.S.C.5851. NRC contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) shall comply with the requirements of thisWhistleblower Employee Protection law, and the implementing regulations of the NRC and theDepartment of Labor (DOL). See, for example, DOL Procedures on Handling Complaints at 29C.F.R. Part 24 concerning the employer obligations, prohibited acts, DOL procedures and therequirement for prominent posting of notice of Employee Rights at Appendix A to Part 24entitled: "Your Rights Under the Energy Reorganization Act".(b) Under this Whistleblower Employee Protection law, as implemented by regulations, NRCcontractor and subcontractor employees are protected from discharge, reprisal, threats,intimidation, coercion, blacklisting or other employment discrimination practices with respect tocompensation, terms, conditions or privileges of their employment because the contractor orsubcontractor employee(s) has provided notice to the employer, refused to engage in unlawfulpractices, assisted in proceedings or testified on activities concerning alleged violations of theAtomic Energy Act of 1954 (as amended) and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (asamended).(c) The contractor shall insert this or the substance of this clause in any subcontracts involvingwork performed under this contract.(End of Clause)20 NRCH400 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION OF REPORT(S)OR THE PUBLICATION OF RESULTS UNDER CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, ANDGRANTSReview and Approval of Reports(a) Reporting Requirements. The contractor/grantee shall comply with the terms and conditionsof the contract/grant regarding the contents of the draft and final report, summaries, data, andrelated documents, to include correcting, deleting, editing, revising, modifying, formatting, andsupplementing any of the information contained therein, at no additional cost to the NRC.Performance under the contract/grant will not be deemed accepted or completed until itcomplies with the NRC's directions. The reports, summaries, data, and related documents willbe considered draft until approved by the NRC. The contractor/grantee agrees that the direction,determinations, and decisions on approval or disapproval of reports, summaries, data, andrelated documents created under this contract/grant remain solely within the discretion of theNRC.(b) Publication of Results. Prior to any dissemination, display, publication, or release of articles,reports, summaries, data, or related documents developed under the contract/grant, thecontractor/grantee shall submit them to the NRC for review and approval. The contractor/grantee shall not release, disseminate, display or publish articles, reports, summaries, data, andrelated documents, or the contents therein, that have not been reviewed and approved by theNRC for release, display, dissemination or publication. The contractor/grantee agrees toconspicuously place any disclaimers, markings or notices, directed by the NRC, on any articles,reports, summaries, data, and related documents that the contractor/grantee intends to release,display, disseminate or publish to other persons, the public, or any other entities. Thecontractor/grantee agrees, and grants, a royalty-free, nonexclusive, irrevocable worldwidelicense to the government, to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, prepare derivative works,release, display or disclose the articles, reports, summaries, data, and related documentsdeveloped under the contract/grant, for any governmental purpose and to have or authorizeothers to do so.(c) Identification/Marking of Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information (SUNSI) andSafeguards Information (SGI). The decision, determination, or direction by the NRC thatinformation possessed, formulated or produced by the contractor/grantee constitutes SUNSI orSGI is solely within the authority and discretion of the NRC. In performing the contract/grant, thecontractor/grantee shall clearly mark SUNSI and SGI, to include for example, QUO-AllegationInformation or OUO-Security Related Information on any reports, documents, designs, data,materials, and written information, as directed by the NRC. In addition to marking theinformation as directed by the NRC, the contractor shall use the applicable NRC cover sheet(e.g., NRC Form 461 Safeguards Information) in maintaining these records and documents. Thecontractor/grantee shall ensure that SUNSI and SGI is handled, maintained and protected fromunauthorized disclosure, consistent with NRC policies and directions. The contractor/granteeshall comply with the requirements to mark, maintain, and protect all information, includingdocuments, summaries, reports, data, designs, and materials in accordance with the provisionsof Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended, its implementing regulations (10CFR 73.21), Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards and Safeguards Information policies, andNRC Management Directives and Handbooks 12.5, 12.6 and 12.7.(d) Remedies. In addition to any civil, criminal, and contractual remedies available under theapplicable laws and regulations, failure to comply with the above provisions, and/or NRCdirections, may result in suspension, withholding, or offsetting of any payments invoiced or21 0claimed by the contractor/grantee.(e) Flowdown. If the contractor/grantee intends to enter into any subcontracts or otheragreements to perform this contract/grant, the contractor/grantee shall include all of the aboveprovisions in any subcontracts or agreements.(End of Clause)22 a 4SECTION J -List of Documents, Exhibits and Other AttachmentsBILLING INSTRUCTIONS FORCOST-REIMBURSEMENT TYPE CONTRACTS (MAY 2013)General: During performance and through final payment of this contract, the contractor isresponsible for the accuracy and completeness of data within the System for AwardManagement (SAM) database and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance oninaccurate or incomplete SAM data.The contractor shall prepare invoices/vouchers for reimbursement of costs in the manner andformat described herein. FAILURE TO SUBMIT INVOICES/VOUCHERS IN ACCORDANCEWITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE INVOICENOUCHERAS IMPROPER.Standard Forms: Reimbursement requests shall be submitted on the payee's letterhead,invoice/voucher, or on the Govemment's Standard Form 1034, "Public Voucher for Purchasesand Services Other than Personal," and Standard Form 1035, "Public Voucher for PurchasesOther than Personal-Continuation Sheet."Electronic InvoiceNoucher Submissions: The preferred method of submittinginvoices/vouchers is electronically to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, via email to:Hard-Copy InvoiceNoucher Submissions: If you submit a hard-copy of the invoice/voucher,a signed original and supporting documentation shall be submitted to the following address:NRC PaymentsU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOne White Flint North11555 Rockville PikeMailstop 03-E17ARockville, MD 20852-2738Purchase of Capital Property: ($50,000 or more with life of one year or longer)Contractors must report to the Contracting Officer, electronically, any capital property acquiredwith contract funds having an initial cost of $50,000 or more, in accordance with procedures setforth in NRC Management Directive (MD) 13.1, IV, C -"Reporting Requirements" (revised2/16/2011).Agency Payment Office: Payment will continue to be made by the office designated in thecontract in Block 12 of the Standard Form 26, or Block 25 of the Standard Form 33, whicheveris applicable.Frequency: The contractor shall submit requests for reimbursement once each month, unlessotherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.Format: InvoicesNouchers shall be submitted in the format depicted on the attached sampleform entitled "InvoiceNoucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal". Alternateformats are permissible only if they address all requirements of the Billing Instructions. The23 instructions for preparation and itemization of the invoice/voucher are included with the sampleform.Task Order Contracts: The contractor must submit a separate invoice/voucher for eachindividual task order with detailed cost information. This includes all applicable cost elementsand other items discussed in paragraphs (a) through (s) of the attached instructions. Inaddition, the invoice/voucher must specify the contract number, and the NRC-assignedtask/delivery order number.Billing of Costs after Expiration of Contract: If costs are incurred during the contract periodand invoiced after the contract has expired, you must cite the period during which these costswere incurred. To be considered a proper expiration invoice/voucher, the contractor shallclearly mark it "EXPIRATION INVOICE" or "EXPIRATION VOUCHER".Final invoices/vouchers shall be marked "FINAL INVOICE" or "FINAL VOUCHER".Currency: InvoicesNouchers must be expressed in U.S. Dollars.Supersession: These instructions supersede previous Billing Instructions for Cost-Reimbursement Type Contracts (July 2011).24 qINVOICEIVOUCHER FOR PURCHASES AND SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL(SAMPLE FORMAT -COVER SHEET)1. Official Agency Billing OfficeNRC PaymentsU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOne White Flint North11555 Rockville PikeMailstop 03-E17ARockville, MD 20852-27382. InvoiceNoucher Informationa. Payee's DUNS Number or DUNS+4. The Payee shall include the Payee's Data UniversalNumber (DUNS) or DUNS+4 number that identifies the Payee's name and address. TheDUNS+4 number is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at thediscretion of the Payee to identify alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts for thesame parent concern.b. Taxpayer Identification Number. The Payee shall include the Payee's taxpayer identificationnumber (TIN) used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the administration of tax laws.(See IRS Web site:httD://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-EmDloved/Employer-ID-Numbers-(EINsV).c. Payee's Name and Address. Show the name of the Payee as it appears in the contract andits correct address. If the Payee assigns the proceeds of this contract as provided for in theassignment of claims terms of this contract, the Payee shall require as a condition of any suchassignment, that the assignee shall register separately in the System for Award Management(SAM) database at http://sam.gov and shall be paid by EFT in accordance with the terms of thiscontract. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.232-33(g) Payment by Electronic FundsTransfer -Central Contractor Registration (October 2003).d. Contract Number. Insert the NRC contract number (including Enterprise-wide Contract(EWC)), GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Governmentwide Agency Contract (GWAC)number, or Multiple Agency Contract (MAC) number, as applicable.e. Task Order Number. Insert the task/delivery order number (If Applicable). Do not includemore than one task order per invoice or the invoice may be rejected as improper.f. InvoiceNoucher. The appropriate sequential number of the invoice/voucher, beginning with001 should be designated. Contractors may also include an individual internal accountingnumber, if desired, in addition to the 3-digit sequential number.g. Date of InvoiceNoucher. Insert the date the invoice/voucher is prepared.h. Billingq Period. Insert the beginning and ending dates (day, month, year) of the period duringwhich costs were incurred and for which reimbursement is requested.i. Description of Deliverables. Provide a brief description of supplies or services, quantity, unitcost, and total cost.25 | |||
-Aj. Work Completed. Provide a general summary description of the services performed orproducts submitted for the invoice period and specify the section or Contract Line Item Number(CLIN) or SubCLIN in the contract pertaining to the required deliverable(s).k. Shipping. Insert weight and zone of shipment, if shipped by parcel post.I. Charges for freight or express shipments. Attach prepaid bill if shipped by freight or express.m. Instructions. Include instructions to consignee to notify the Contracting Officer of receipt ofshipment.n. For Indefinite Delivery contracts, the final invoice/voucher shall be marked "FINAL INVOICE"or "FINAL VOUCHER".o. Direct Costs. Insert the amount billed for the following cost elements, adjustments,suspensions, and total amounts, for both the current billing period and for the cumulative period(from contract inception to end date of this billing period).(1) Direct Labor. This consists of salaries and wages paid (or accrued) for directperformance of the contract itemized as follows:Labor Hours CumulativeCategory Billed Rate Total Hours Billed(2) Fringe Benefits. This represents fringe benefits applicable to direct labor and billedas a direct cost. Where a rate is used indicate the rate. Fringe benefits included indirect labor or in other indirect cost pools should not be identified here.(3) Contractor-acquired property ($50,000 or more). List each item costing $50,000 ormore and having a life expectancy of more than one year. List only those items ofequipment for which reimbursement is requested. For each such item, list the following(as applicable): (a) an item description, (b) manufacturer, (c) model number, (d) serialnumber, (e) acquisition cost, (f) date of purchase, and (g) a copy of the purchasingdocument.(4) Contractor-acquired property (under $50,000), Materials, and Supplies. These areequipment other than that described in (3) above, plus consumable materials andsupplies. List by category. List items valued at $1,000 or more separately. Provide theitem number for each piece of equipment valued at $1,000 or more.(5) Premium Pay. This enumeration in excess of the basic hourly rate. (Requireswritten approval of the Contracting Officer.)(6) Consultant Fee. The supporting information must include the name, hourly or dailyrate of the consultant, and reference the NRC approval (if not specifically approved inthe original contract).(7) Travel. Total costs associated with each trip must be shown in the following format:Start Date Destination CostsFrom To From To $26 I(Must include separate detailed costs for airfare, per diem, and other transportationexpenses. All costs must be adequately supported by copies of receipts or otherdocumentation.)(8) Subcontracts. Include separate detailed breakdown of all costs paid to approvedsubcontractors during the billing period.(9) Other Costs. List all other direct costs by cost element and dollar amount separately.p. Indirect Costs (Overhead and General and Administrative Expense). Cite the formula (rateand base) in effect in accordance with the terms of the contract, during the time the costs wereincurred and for which reimbursement is requested.q. Fixed-Fee. If the contract provides for a fixed-fee, it must be reimbursed as indicated in thecontract. Cite the formula or method of computation. Include this information as it applies toindividual task orders as well.(1) The NRC will withhold payment of 15% of the negotiated contract fixed-fee amount,not to exceed $100,000.(2) If the fee withholding amount has reached $100,000, the contractor may resumebilling the NRC for the balance of its fee under subsequent invoices for workcompleted.(3) Any fee amounts withheld by the NRC will be paid to the contractor during contractcloseout in increments, following the submission/settlement of indirect rate proposalsin accordance with FAR 52.216-8, "Fixed Fee" (JUN 2011).r. Total Amount Billed. Insert columns for total amounts for the current and cumulative periods.s. Adiustments. Insert columns for any adjustments, including outstanding suspensions fordeficient or defective products or nonconforming services, for the current and cumulativeperiods.t. Grand Totals.27 | |||
: 3. Sample InvoiceNoucher InformationSample InvoiceNoucher Information (Supporting Documentation must be attached)This invoice/voucher represents reimbursable costs for the billing period from-through.___Amount BilledCurrent Period Cumulative(a) Direct Costs(1) Direct labor $ $(2) Fringe benefits (% of direct labor) $ $_(3) Government property ($50,000 or more) $ $(4) Government property, Materials, andSupplies (under $50,000 per item) $. $(5) Premium pay (NRC approved overtime) $ $_(6) Consultants Fee $ $(7) Travel $ $(8) Subcontracts $_ $(9) Other costs $ $_Total Direct Costs: $ $(b) Indirect Costs (provide the rate information applicable to your firm)(10) Overhead _ % of-(Indicate Base) $ $_(11) General and Administrative (G&A) _ %of (Indicate Base) $ $Total Indirect Costs: $ $(c) Fixed-Fee:(12) Fixed-Fee Calculations:i. Total negotiated contract fixed-fee percent and amount $ii. 85% allowable fee amount $iii. Cumulative fee billed on prior invoices $iv. Fee due this invoice (not to exceed 85% of fee earned based uponnegotiated contract fee percentage) $Note: The fee balance withheld by NRC may not exceed $100,000.Total Fixed-Fee: $ I(d)(e)Total Amount BilledAdjustments (+/-)$$$$28 (f) Grand Total $ $.(The invoice/voucher format provided above must include information similar to that includedbelow in the following to ensure accuracy and completeness.)SAMPLE SUPPORTING INFORMATIONThe budget information provided below is for format purposes only and is illustrative.Cost Elements:1) Direct Labor- $2,400Labor Hours CumulativeCategory Billed Rate Total Hours BilledSenior Engineer I 100 $14.00 $1,400 975Engineer 50 $10.00 $ 500 465Computer Analyst 100 $5.00 $ 500 320$2,400 1,760 hrs.2) Fringe Benefits -$480Fringe @ 20% of Direct SalariesLabor FringeCategory Salaries AmountSenior Engineer I $1,400 $280Engineer $ 500 $100Computer Analyst $ 500 $100$2,400 $4803) Govemment-furnished and contractor-acquired Property ($50,000 or more) -$60,000Prototype Spectrometer -item number 1000-01 = $60,0004) Govemment-furnished and contractor-acquired Property (under $50,000), Materials, andSupplies -$2,00010 Radon tubes @ $110.00 = $1,1006 Pairs Electrostatic gloves @ $150.00 = $ 900$2,0005) Premium Pay -$150Walter Murphy -10 hours @ $10.00 Per Hour (Reg. Pay) = $100 x 1.5 OT rate = $150(EX: Premium pay for this individual was approved and authorized under this contractby the NRC Contracting Officer by letter dated 6/1/2011.)6) Consultants' Fee -$100Dr. Carney -1 hour fully-burdened @ $100 = $10029 | |||
: 7) Travel -$2,640(i) Airfare: (2 Roundtrip trips for 1 person @ $300 per r/t ticket)Start Date End Date Days From To Cost4/1/2011 4/7/2011 7 Philadelphia, PA Wash, D.C. $3007/1/2011 7/8/2011 8 Philadelphia, PA Wash, D.C. $300(ii) Per Diem: $136/day x 15 days = $2,0408) Subcontracting -$30,000Company A = $10,000Company B = $20,000$30,000(EX: Subcontracts for Companies A & B were consented to by the Contracting Officerby letter dated 6/15/2011.)9) Other Costs -$5,100Honorarium for speaker at American Nuclear Society conference = $5,000Nuclear Planet Journal subscription fee = $10010) Overhead Expense -S41,148Overhead @ 40% of Total Direct Costs11) General and Administrative (G&A) Expense -$22,784G&A @ 20% of Total Costs, excluding subcontracts and consultants12) Fixed-Fee -$8,218Fixed-Fee applied to Total Costs @ 5%Fixed-Fee Calculations:i. Total contract fixed-fee $100,000ii. 85% allowable fee $85,000iii. Cumulative fee billed on prior invoices $85,000iv. Fee due this invoice (not to exceed 85% of fee earned based uponnegotiated contract fee percentage) $8,218Total Amount Billed $175,020Adjustments (+1-) -$8,218Grand Total $166,80230 X ". ORDER FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES PAGE OF PAGESIMP&TAN " Mark all packages and papers with contract and/or order numbers. 1 301. DATE OP 6RDER 2. CONTRACT NO. (If any) 6 SHIP TO:*NRC-HQ-50-!4-E-000109/22/2014 a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE3. ORDER NO. 4. REQUISITION/REFERENCE NO.NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012 NRR-14-0287 SARA LYONS5. ISSUING OFFICE (Address correspondence to) b. STREET ADDRESSUS NRC -HQ 1155 ROCKVILLE PIKEACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION MAIL STOP OWFN 1OC15MAIL STOP 3WFN-05-C64MPWASHINGTON DC 20555-0001c CITY d. STATE e. ZIP CODEROCKVILLE MD 208527. TO: f. SHIP VIAa. NAME OF CONTRACTORS W R I 8. TYPE OF ORDERb. COMPANY NAME -a. PURCHASE X-' b. DELIVERYc. STREET ADDRESS REFERENCE YOUR:6220 CULEBRA RD Except for billing instructions on thereverse, this delivery order is subjectto instructions contained on this sideonly of this form and is issuedPlease furnish the following on the terms subject to the terms and conditionsand conditions specified on both sides of of the above-numbered contract.d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE this order and on the attached sheet, if any,SAN ANTONIO TX 782385166 including delivery as indicated.9. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 10. REQUISITIONING OFFICESee Schedule OFF OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION11. BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION (Check appropriate box(es)) 12. F.O.B. POINTa. SMALL b OTHER THAN SMALL I ' c. DISADVANTAGED d. WOMEN-OWNED j. e. HUBZonef. SERVICE-DISABLED g. WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) h EDWOSBVETERAN-OWNED ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOSB PROGRAM13. PLACE OF 14. GOVERNMENT BIL NO. 15. DELIVER TO F.O.B. POINT 16. DISCOUNT TERMSON OR BEFORE (Date)a. INSPECTION b. ACCEPTANCEDestination Destination 3017. SCHEDULE (See reverse for Rejections)QUANTITY UNIT QUANTITYITEM NO. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES ORDERED UNIT PRICE AMOUNT ACCEPTED(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)The Contractor shall provide services inaccordance with the Statement of Workentitled "Review of the Calvert CliffsUnits 1 and 2 License Amendment Request(LAR) Pertaining to Risk-Informed (RI)Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF)Continued ...18. SHIPPING POINT 19. GROSS SHIPPING WEIGHT 20. INVOICE NO. 17(h)TOTAL(Cont.pages)21. MAIL INVOICE TO: a. NAME $76,716.00 44US NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONSEE BILLINGINSTRUCTIONS b. STREET ADDRESS ONE WHITE FLINT NORTHONREVERSE (orP. Box) 11555 ROCKVILLE PIKE 17(i)GRANDMAILSTOP 03-EI7A TOTALc.. e $76, 716.0 ooi .CITY dSTE e. ZIP CODE $7 "160ROCKVILLE MD 20852-273822. UNITED STATES OF 09 / 22 / 201 4 23. NAME (Typed)AMERICA BY (Signature) L MONIQUE B. WILLIAMS1--,+-rLA, , t. .TITLE: CONTRACTING/ORDERING OFFICERAUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTIONPREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLEOPTIONAL FORM 347 (R-. U2012)Presrbed by GSA/FAR 48 CPR 53213(f)SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETIN."PI A13-Anfle"900DEC 2 3 2014hDOW2 ORDER FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES PAGE NOof SCHEDULE -CONTINUATION 2IMPORTANT: Mark all packages and papers with contract and/or order numbers.DATE OF ORDER CONTRACT NO. ORDER NO.09/22/2014 INRC-HQ-50-14-E-0001 NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT AMOUNT QUANTITYORDERED PRICE ACCEPTED(a) (b) (c) I(d) (e) (f) (g)Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method forControl of Surveillance Frequencies,TSTF-425."NRC Contracting Officers Representative:Sara Lyons 301-415-2861Period of Performance: 09/22/2014 to02/28/2015Accounting Info:2014-X0200-FEEBASED-20-20D007-11-4-149-1128-252ALabor/FeeThe obligated amount of award: $76,716.00.The total for this award is shown in box17(i).0000176,716.00TOTAL CARRIED FORWARD TO 1ST PAGE (ITEM 17(H)) K> $76,716.00AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPODUCTION OPTIONAL FORM 348 (R-e 42006)PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLEs#.P~bed by GS (48 CFR I 53.213(f) | |||
CONTRACTOR ACCEPTANCE OF TASK ORDER NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012Acceptance of Task Order No: NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012 should be made by having an official,authorized to bind your organization, execute two copies of this document in the space providedand return one copy to the Contracting Officer. You should retain the other copy for yourrecords.Accepted Task Order No. N C-HQ-20-14-T-0012:Name R. B. KalmbachExecutive Director, ContractsTitle09/18/2014Date3 SECTION B -Supplies or Services/PricesNRCB010 BRIEF PROJECT TITLE AND WORK DESCRIPTION(a) The title of this project is "Review of the Calvert Cliffs Units 1 and 2 License AmendmentRequest (LAR) Pertaining to Risk-informed (RI) Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF)Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," TSTF-425."(b) Summary work description: The objective of this task order is to obtain technical assistancefrom the Southwest Research Institute's (SwRI) Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses(CNWRA) to assist the staff in determining the acceptability of the Calvert Cliffs, Units 1 and 2,License Amendment Request.PRICE/COST SCHEDULEPERIOD OF ?ERFORMANCGE'-Septetmber 22;,2014 201.5.L--'ININO. ,OF :`-ESTIMA :-W IXEDi. PEE TOTALSRIPLIESISERMICES'i ýCO.STI ~CPIFF.00001 Review of Technical Reports forLicense Amendment RequestPertaining to Risk-Informed (RI)Technical Specification Task Force(TSTF) Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method for Control ofSurveillance Frequencies," TSTF-425.Total _ _ _$76,716.00NRCBO40A CONSIDERATION AND OBLIGATION-COST-PLUS-FIXED-FEE ALTERNATE I(a) The total estimated cost to the Government for full performance of this contract is$76,716.00 of which the sum of represents the estimated reimbursable costs, and ofwhich 10 [epresents the W(b) There shall be no adjustment in the amount of the Contractor's fixed fee.(c) The amount currently obligated b the Gov rnment with respect to this contract is$76,716.00, of which the sum of represents the estimated reimbursable costs,and of which repres he ixed-fee.(d) This is an incrementally-funded contract and FAR 52.232-22 -"Limitation of Funds". applies.(e) In accordance with FAR 52.216-8 -Fixed Fee, it is the policy of the NRC to withholdpayment of fee after payment of of the fee has been paid in order to protect theGovernment's interest. The amou of fixed-fee withheld from the contractor will not exceedpercent of the total fee or qwhichever is less. Accordingly, the maximum amount offixed-fee that may be held in reserve is4 SECTION C -Description/SpecificationsStatement of WorkProject Title: Review of the Calvert Cliffs Units 1 and 2 License Amendment Request (LAR)Pertaining to Risk-Informed (RI) Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF)Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies,"TSTF-425Cost Center: 1128Contract No.: NRC-HQ-50-14-E-0001Task Assignment Control Numbers: MF4227, non-fee recoverable work, for Task IMF4065 for Unit 1MF4066 for Unit 2Budget & Reporting No.: 11-4-149NRC Requisition Office: NRRNRC COR: Sara Lyons, Sara.Lyonsanrc..qov, (301) 415-2861Alternate NRC COR: Bernard L. Grenier, Bernard.Grenier(Dnrc.,qov, (301) 415-2726Fee Recoverable: Yes; all costs must be allocated to each specific TAC number in theactual amount which was spent on Task 1 or on each individual unit.Contractor: CNWRAType of Contract/Order: Cost Plus Fixed FeePeriod of Performance: 9/22/2014 -02/28/20151. BACKGROUNDIn 1992, the NRC issued the improved Standard Technical Specifications (STS) to clarify thecontent and form of requirements necessary to ensure safe operation of nuclear powerplants in accordance with Section 50.36 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10CFR 50.36). As the STS mature, necessary improvements are identified. One processused to initiate changes to the STS involves the industry-sponsored Technical SpecificationsTask Force (TSTF) submitting a proposed change or Traveler to the NRC for review,approval, and subsequent incorporation into the next revision of the STS. The NRC reviewsthe proposed change, with the end product being a model application, a model safetyevaluation, and a review plan which licensees may use in subsequent LARs. Licenseesapplying to incorporate these proposed changes into their Technical Specifications mustprovide a plant specific justification acceptable to the staff in their LAR.5 In 2007, the NRC issued the final safety evaluation (SE) for the Nuclear Energy Institute(NEI) Topical Report (TR) 04-10, Revision 1, "Risk-Informed Technical SpecificationInitiative 5b, Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies." This STSchange provides a risk-informed methodology to identify, assess, implement, and monitorproposed changes to frequencies of surveillance requirements (SRs) of technicalspecifications (TSs). The initiative is intended to maintain and improve safety throughincorporation of risk assessment and management techniques in the TSs, while reducingunnecessary burden.The Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is currently reviewing several risk-informedLARs and expects additional risk-informed LARs in fiscal years 2015 and 2016. CalvertCliffs has submitted a RI-TSTF Initiative 5b LAR which is applicable to both units. The PRALicensing Branch (APLA) is responsible for reviewing the Probabilistic Risk Assessment(PRA) portion of the LARs to make an independent assessment regarding PRA technicaladequacy and the acceptability of the proposed amendment. Due to heavy workload inAPLA, contractor assistance is required to support APLA so as to complete the technicalreview and develop the safety evaluation report (SER) for these LARs in a timely manner.The metric which has been established for staff review and issuance of the SER is one yearfrom receipt of the LAR in ADAMS. The Calvert Cliffs was accepted in ADAMS on May 1,2014. The APLA SE date to the Division of Operating Reactor Licensing is January 2, 2015.1. SCOPE OF WORKThe scope of the work includes review of the Calvert Cliffs, Units 1 and 2, RI-TSTF Initiative5b/TSTF-425 LAR for PRA quality and technical adequacy and preparation of the technicalevaluation report (TER).ObjectiveThe objective of this task order is to obtain technical assistance from the SouthwestResearch Institute's (SwRI) Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses (CNWRA) toassist the staff in determining the acceptability of the Calvert Cliffs, Units 1 and 2, LAR.2. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE)Tasks Completion Schedule1. Gain familiarity with NRC processes specific to this Task Order.a. Prepare for a kick-off meeting by reviewing applicable One week after theDocuments and Standards (see Section 5). Travel to trip; the trip is toNRC HQ to participate in a kick-off meeting to discuss occur within twoall aspects of the scope of the work, expectations, and weeks after award ofother subjects pertinent to this type of work. Prepare a the task order.trip report.b. Travel to NRC HQ to participate in a review process One week after theassessment meeting to discuss the process, questions trip; the trip is toand potential improvements after completion of the first occur within twodetailed TSTF-425 review. Prepare a trip report. weeks of completingTask 2, below.6 | |||
: 3. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE)TasksCompletion Schedule2. Based on the applicable documents and standards found inSection 4, perform the following tasks:a. Review the layout, scope, and content of the LAR andidentify the NRC approved revision of TSTF-425referenced by the licensee in the LAR. Prepare atechnical letter report.b. Identify any deviations from the approved TSTF-425 scope:(1) Compare the TSTF-425 LAR with the Safety EvaluationReport (SER) issued for the appropriate revision ofNEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Technical SpecificationInitiative 5B, Risk-Informed Method for Control ofSurveillance Frequencies," and itemize any deviations.(2) Where possible, summarize the reason for the deviation(as identified by the licensee) along with the deviation.c. TSTF-425 identifies the specific STS SurveillanceFrequencies (SFs) to be relocated. Identify any plant-specific frequencies proposed to be relocated which arenot contained within the STS scope.1 Determine if eachrelocated frequency is solely time-based, and not basedon events, equipment conditions, or other parameters.TSTF-425, Section 2.0 describes the exceptions torelocating surveillance frequencies. Prepare a technicalletter report.d. Review the Technical Adequacy of the Internal EventsProbabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Model.(1) Confirm that the licensee has completed a peer reviewof their model in accordance with Regulatory Guide(RG) 1.200.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask l.a.Two weeks aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.a.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.b.Three weeks aftercompletion ofSubtask 1.a; seeassumptions andunderstandingssection, below.(2) Review all facts and observations (F&Os), includingany identified as "documentation issue only."Evaluate the disposition of the F&O for the TSTF-425program and determine if proposed sensitivity analysesare reasonable. Identify the need for additional orclarifying information (RAIs2) which are not necessarilylimited to F&Os, but addresses the PRA technical1 SFs which are identical with the TSTF-425 scope, or which are not relocated in the plant-specific implementation of TSTF-425, do not require review.2 See Section 10 for guidance in the preparation of RAIs.7 | |||
: 3. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE) (CONTINUED)adequacy of the Internal Events PRA model. Anexample may be an RAI related to peer review(s).Another example may be assessing the acceptabilityof a capability category I supporting requirement forthe TSTF-425 program. Prepare a technical letterreport.e. Given that the licensee is permitted to use PRA or othermethods to address seismic, fire, other external eventsand shutdown events for making SF changes, identifythe method by which the licensee is addressing otherhazard groups. Identify if the method requires a peer-reviewed PRA model for a detailed analysis or if onlyqualitative and bounding analyses will be considered.Identify if the method considers the current as-built,as-operated plant. Confirm that the method identified isconsistent with the NRC approved revision of TSTF-425referenced by the licensee in the LAR. Identify anydeviations from this guidance and provide a technicaldetermination of the significance based on availableinformation. Identify the need for additional or clarifyinginformation. Prepare a technical letter report.f. Confirm that the new program in TS AdministrativeControls is identical to the program in TSTF-425, exceptthe plant specific numbering of the TS program andreferenced surveillance requirements. Identify anydeviations, and the need for additional or clarifyinginformation. Prepare a technical letter report.g. Identify any open items in the TER and correspondingdraft RAIs.(1) Draft TER and RAIs. Review the TSTF-425 ModelSER and use it as the basis for developing the TER.(2) Incorporate NRC comments and prepare the finaldraft TER and RAIs.3. Using the same steps as in Task 2, review the licenseesupplement including the RAI responses (depending onthe content of the supplement) and determine if theresponse adequately addresses the RAI. If the RAIresponse adequately addresses the RAI, update the TER.If the response does not adequately address the RAI,develop an additional RAI. Prepare a technical letter report.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.d.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.e.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.f.Two weeks afterreceipt of NRCcomments.Two weeks fromreceipt of the RAIresponses.8 | |||
: 3. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE)4. After receipt of the last RAI responses(s), update the TER.If the response does not adequately address the RAI, listthe item as an open item in the TER.a. Draft TER. Two weeks afterreceipt of the lastRAI response(s).b. Incorporate NRC comments and prepare the final TER. Two weeks afterreceipt of NRCcomments.3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND STANDARDSTechnical References* Technical Specification Task Force, letter and enclosure to U.S. Nuclear RegulatoryCommission, Transmittal of TSTF-425, Revision 3, "Relocate Surveillance Frequenciesto Licensee Control-RITSTF Initiative 5b," dated March 18, 2009 (ADAMS Accession No.ML090850642).o Nuclear Energy Institute, NEI 04-10, Revision 1, "Risk-Inforned Technical SpecificationsInitiative 5b, Risk-informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," April 2007(ADAMS Accession No. ML071360456).* Letter from H. Hieh (NRC) to T. Pietrangelo (NEI), "Final Safety Evaluation for NuclearEnergy Institute (NEI) Industry Guidance Document NEI 04-10, Revision 0, Risk-Informed Technical Specifications Initiative 5B, Risk-Informed Method for Control ofSurveillance Frequencies," dated September 28, 2006, Accession No.ML062700012.0 Nieh, H. K., U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, letter to Biff Bradley, Nuclear EnergyInstitute, "Final Safety Evaluation for Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Topical Report (TR)04-10, Revision 1, 'Risk-Informed Technical Specifications Initiative 5B, Risk-InformedMethod for Control of Surveillance Frequencies'," dated September 19, 2007 (ADAMSAccession No. ML072570267).a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Regulatory Guide 1.174, Revision 2, "AnApproach for Using Probabilistic Risk Assessment in Risk-Informed Decisions onPlantSpecific Changes to the Licensing Basis," May 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100910006).* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Regulatory Guide 1.177, Revision 1, "AnApproach for Plant-Specific, Risk-Informed Decisionmaking: Technical Specifications,"May 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML 100910008).* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Regulatory Guide 1.200, Revision 2, "AnApproach for Determining the Technical Adequacy of Probabilistic Risk AssessmentResults for Risk-Informed Activities," March 2009 (ADAMS Accession No. ML090410014and ML090410018).9 | |||
: 4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND STANDARDS (CONTINUED)* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG-0800, Standard Review Plan, Section16.1, Revision 1, "Risk-lnformed Decision Making: Technical Specifications," March2007 (ADAMS Accession No. ML070380228)." U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG-0800, Standard Review Plan, Section19.1, Revision 3, "Determining the Technical Adequacy of Probabilistic Risk AssessmentResults for Risk-Informed Activities," September 2012 (ADAMS Accession No.ML1 2193A1 07).4. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULETechnical Reporting Requirements1. At the completion of Task 1 .a, submit a trip report that contains a brief summary of thediscussions and any highlights or challenges of the upcoming work.2. At the completion of Task 1.b, submit a trip report that contains a brief summary of thediscussions.3. At the completion of Subtask 2.a., submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include the NRC approved revision of TSTF-425referenced by the licensee in the LAR.4. At the completion of Subtask 2.b., submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include any deviations from the approved TSTF-425scope, and a summary of the reason for the deviation (as identified by the licensee),where possible.5. At the completion of Subtask 2.c, submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include identification of any plant-specific frequenciesproposed to be relocated which are not contained within the STS scope.6. At the completion of Subtask 2.d, submit a technical letter report that contains a listof the RAIs and the regulatory basis for the RAI and include a discussion on PRAtechnical adequacy for the resolution of each F&O and for the PRA model as awhole upon completing the evaluation of each F&O.7. At the completion of Task 2.e, submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include a summary of the methods used toaddress external events and shutdown events, if the method considers thecurrent as-built, as-operated plant, and any deviations from the approved revisionof TSTF-425 referenced by the licensee in the LAR.8. At the completion of Task 2.f, submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include a summary of and deviations of the10 new program in TS Administrative Controls from the approved revision of TSTF-425 referenced by the licensee in the LAR.5. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE9. At the completion of Task 2.g.(1) and 2.g.(2), submit a TER and RAIs, draft and final, asappropriate, that are developed in accordance with the format, outline, and contentprovided by the NRC COR.10. At the completion of Task 3, submit a TER and RAIs (if needed), draft and final, asappropriate, that are developed in accordance with the format, outline, and contentprovided by the NRC COR.11. At the completion of Task 4.a and 4.b, submit an updated TER, draft and final,respectively.Monthly Letter Status Reporting (MLSR) RequirementsMLSRs will be prepared in accordance with the base EWC contract.The MLSRs must contain a License Fee Recovery Reporting Section which lists the TACnumbers for each plant and the associated costs against those TAC numbers for thereporting period.6. REQUIRED LABOR CATEGORIES (Except for Information Techhnoloqy' Services)One Principal Investigator (PI)/ Senior Risk Analyst who possesses experience and workingknowledge in the areas of (1) Use of PRA at U.S. nuclear power plants; and (2) U.S. nuclearpower plant systems and operations.Two staff-level Nuclear Engineers or Risk Analysts who possesses in-depth knowledge ofU.S. nuclear power plant systems and operations.5. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY/MATERIALSThe ADAMS Accession No. for the Calvert Cliffs TSTF-425 LAR is ML14125A015.NOTE: Some of these documents contain proprietaryinformation and must be safeguarded against unauthorizeddisclosure. After completion of work, the documents shouldeither be destroyed or returned to NRC. If they aredestroyed, please confirm this in an E-mail to the COR andinclude the date and manner in which the documents weredestroyed.The NRC COR will provide those NRC documents related to licensing activities (forexample, any Non-Publicly available SERs, audit reports, and related documents) that arereadily available. The NRC COR will provide access to training material pertinent to theLAR reviews or other NRC documents and docketed correspondence on related issues.The CNWRA staff shall identify any additional NRC documentation that is needed and theCOR will determine whether these will be provided by the NRC or obtained directly by theCNWRA from ADAMS, NRC public document room or the NRC website at www.nrc.qov.11 A6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCEThis work will be performed at the contractor's site, with the exception of trips to the plantsite and Government site as needed.7. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONSAssumptions and UnderstandingThe level of effort for each Task was determined based on previous NRC experience fromreviewing LARs of similar scope. However, it is expected that the actual number of hourswill vary depending on the quality and scope of the specific TSTF-425 LAR to be reviewed.8. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONSAssumptions and UnderstandingThe level of effort assumption for Task 1 .a, for each traveler, is based on forty hours ofpreparation, four hours to travel to the meeting site, 16 hours for the meeting and four hoursfor return travel and documentation. It is assumed that there will be three travelers. Thelevel of effort assumption for task 1 .b, for each traveler, is based on four hours to travel tothe meeting site, 16 hours for the meeting and four hours for return travel anddocumentation.It is understood that Subtask 2.d. can be done in parallel with Subtasks 2.b. and 2.c.The level of effort assumption for Task 3 assumes two rounds of RAIs. Each round of RAIsis assumed to take 16 hours to review, including drafting any necessary follow-up RAIs andupdating the draft TER.It is understood that the level of effort for each Task contains sufficient effort to conducttelephone conference calls with the NRC staff. Such phone calls, for example, might bearranged by the NRC COR with the Licensing Project Manager and other NRC staff todiscuss the RAls and to reach an understanding with the licensee. Comments might beprovided to the contractor such that the RAls may have to be resubmitted by the contractor.Guidance for Preparing Requests for Additional Information (RAls)Additional information necessary to resolve open or unresolved items identified during thereview of the information associated with the LAR needs to be requested in a manner that isunambiguous, has an adequate basis, and is necessary for the safety review. RAls shouldbe developed using the following guidance:1. An RAI should include the appropriate basis for requesting the information. The basisshould explain why the information is needed, including how it will be used to help makea reasonable assurance finding.12 | |||
&2. Judgmental language should be avoided.a. Questions should not make adequacy determinations.b. Words like "unacceptable" or "deficient" and "deviation" should be avoided. Likewise,avoid using phrases like "the staff will require" since it is premature to requireanything when asking questions.3. Questions should be focused, not open-ended.a. The RAI should be in the form of a question or an imperative to provide whatis needed to complete the review. When the reviewer needs specificinformation or the underlying issue may not be apparent, the RAI shouldclearly identify the information requested and/or the underlying issue.b. "If ... then" questions (questions that could lead to follow-on questions) shouldprovide both parts of the question.Guidance for Preparinq Requests for Additional Information (RAls) (Continued)4. For follow-up RAIs, reference the original RAI, the date of the letter in which the licenseeresponded to the RAI, and the ADAMS Accession Number of the letter.To ensure that the response appropriately addresses the RAI, the licensee maysubmit a draft response (which the NRC dockets in the Agency-Wide DocumentsAccess and Management System (ADAMS)) and may request a follow-upteleconference and/or meeting.9. TRAVELTwo three-person, two-day trips to the NRC headquarters office in Rockville, MD.10. SECURITYThis work will be UNCLASSIFIED; it will only contain proprietary information.13 SECTION D -Packaging and MarkingNRCDO20 BRANDINGThe 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 orderto provide NRC with recognition for its involvement in and contribution to the project. If the workperformed is funded entirely with NRC funds, then the contractor must acknowledge thatinformation in its documentation/presentation.Work Supported by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Nuclear ReactorRegulation, under Contract/order number NRC-HQ-50-14-E-0001/NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012.(End of Clause)NRCD010 PACKAGING AND MARKING(a) The Contractor shall package material for shipment to the NRC in such a manner that willensure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination. Containers andclosures shall comply with the Surface Transportation Board, Uniform Freight ClassificationRules, 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 underwhich the product is being provided.(c) Additional packaging andlor marking requirements are as follows: None.(End of Clause)14 SECTION E -Inspection and Acceptance2052.215-71 PROJECT OFFICER AUTHORITY (OCT 1999)(a) The contracting officer's authorized representative hereinafter referred to as the projectofficer for this contract is:Name: Sara LyonsAddress: Mail Stop: OWFN/10 C15Washington, DC 20555Telephone Number: 301-415-2861Sara.lyons(n rc.qovAlternate COR:Name: Bernard GrenierMail Stop: OWFN 13 E-10(301)-415-2726Bemard.orenier(anrc.,ov(b) Performance of the work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the NRCproject officer. The term technical direction is defined to include the following:(1) Technical direction to the contractor which shifts work emphasis between areas of work ortasks, authorizes travel which was unanticipated in the Schedule (i.e., travel not contemplated inthe Statement of Work or changes to specific travel identified in the Statement of Work), fills indetails, or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual statement of work.(2) Provide advice and guidance to the contractor in the preparation of drawings, specifications,or technical portions of the work description.(3) Review and, where required by the contract, approve technical reports, drawings,specifications, and technical information to be delivered by the contractor to the Governmentunder the contract.(c) Technical direction must be within the general statement of work stated in the contract. Theproject officer does not have the authority to and may not issue any technical direction which:(1) Constitutes an assignment of work outside the general scope of the contract.(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the "Changes" clause of this contract.(3) In any way causes an increase or decrease in the total estimated contract cost, the fixed fee,if any, or the time required for contract performance.(4) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications of the contract.(5) Terminates the contract, settles any claim or dispute arising under the contract, or issuesany unilateral directive whatever.(d) All technical directions must be issued in writing by the project officer or must be confirmedby the project officer in writing within ten (10) working days after verbal issuance. A copy of the15 written direction must be furnished to the contracting officer. A copy of NRC Form 445, Requestfor Approval of Official Foreign Travel, which has received final approval from the NRC must befurnished to the contracting officer.(e) The contractor shall proceed promptly with the performance of technical directions dulyissued by the project officer in the manner prescribed by this clause and within the projectofficer's authority under the provisions of this clause.(f) If, in the opinion of the contractor, any instruction or direction issued by the project officer iswithin one of the categories defined in paragraph (c) of this section, the contractor may notproceed but shall notify the contracting officer in writing within five (5) working days after thereceipt of any instruction or direction and shall request that contracting officer to modify thecontract accordingly. Upon receiving the notification from the contractor, the contracting officershall issue an appropriate contract modification or advise the contractor in writing that, in thecontracting officers opinion, the technical direction is within the scope of this article and doesnot constitute a change under the "Changes" clause.(g) Any unauthorized commitment or direction issued by the project officer may result in anunnecessary delay in the contractors performance and may even result in the contractorexpending 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 thecontract action to be taken with respect to the instruction or direction is subject to 52.233-1 -Disputes.(i) In addition to providing technical direction as defined in paragraph (b) of the section, theproject officer shall:(1) Monitor the contractors technical progress, including surveillance and assessment ofperformance, and recommend to the contracting officer changes in requirements.(2) Assist the contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered duringperformance.(3) Review all costs requested for reimbursement by the contractor and submit to thecontracting officer recommendations for approval, disapproval, or suspension of payment forsupplies and services required under this contract.(End of Clause)16 SECTION F -Deliveries or PerformanceNRCF032 TASK/DELIVERY ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (SEP 2013)This order shall commence on September 22, 2014 and will expire on February 28, 2015.(End of Clause)NRCF010 PLACE OF DELIVERY-REPORTSThe items to be furnished hereunder shall be delivered, with all charges paid by the Contractor,to:a. Name: Sara Lyons (1 Electronic Copy)Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)Address: Sara. Lyons@nrc.govb. Name: Hugo Alcantara (1 Electronic Copy)Contract Specialist (CS)Address: Hugo.Alcantara@nrc.gov(End of Clause)SECTION G -Contract Administration DataNRCG030 ELECTRONIC PAYMENT (SEP 2014)The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires that all payments except IRS tax refundsbe made by Electronic Funds Transfer. Payment shall be made in accordance with FAR52.232-33, entitled "Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration".To receive payment, the contractor shall prepare invoices in accordance with NRC's BillingInstructions. Claims shall be submitted on the payee's letterhead, invoice, or on theGovernment's Standard Form 1034, "Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other thanPersonal," and Standard Form 1035, "Public Voucher for Purchases Other than Personal -Continuation Sheet." The preferred method of submitting invoices is electronically to:(End of Clause)17 SECTION H -Special Contract Requirements2052.215-70 KEY PERSONNEL (JAN 1993)(a) The following individuals are considered to be essential to the successful performance of thework hereunder:Name TitleLane Howard Program ManagerRobert Fosdick Principal InvestigatorRobert Schmidt ConsultantThe contractor agrees that personnel may not be removed from the contract work or replacedwithout compliance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.(b) If one or more of the key personnel, for whatever reason, becomes, or is expected tobecome, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 workdays, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposalor initially anticipated, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and shall,subject to the concurrence of the contracting officer, promptly replace the personnel withpersonnel of at least substantially equal ability and qualifications.(c) Each request for approval of substitutions must be in writing and contain a detailedexplanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request mustalso contain a complete resume for the proposed substitute and other information requested orneeded by the contracting officer to evaluate the proposed substitution. The contracting officerand the project officer shall evaluate the contractor's request and the contracting officer shallpromptly notify the contractor of his or her decision in writing.(d) If the contracting officer determines that suitable and timely replacement of key personnelwho have been reassigned, terminated, or have otherwise become unavailable for the contractwork is not reasonably forthcoming, or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would beso substantial as to impair the successful completion of the contract or the service order, thecontract may be terminated by the contracting officer for default or for the convenience of theGovernment, as appropriate. If the contracting officer finds the contractor at fault for thecondition, the contract price or fixed fee may be equitably adjusted downward to compensatethe Government for any resultant delay, loss, or damage.(End of Clause)18 2052.215-78 TRAVEL APPROVALS AND REIMBURSEMENT (OCT 1999) -ALTERNATE I(OCT 1999)(a) Total expenditure for travel may not exceed $5,379.00 without the prior approval of thecontracting officer.(b) All foreign travel must be approved in advance by the NRC on NRC Form 445, Request forApproval of Official Foreign Travel, and must be in compliance with FAR 52.247-63 Preferencefor U.S. Flag Air Carriers. The contractor shall submit NRC Form 445 to the NRC no later than30 days prior to the commencement of travel.(c) The contractor will be reimbursed only for travel costs incurred that are directly related to thiscontract 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 theFAR Limitations of Cost clause of this contract when, at any time, the contractor learns thattravel expenses will cause the contractor to exceed the travel ceiling amount identified inparagraph (a) of this clause.(e) Reasonable travel costs for research and related activities performed at State and nonprofitinstitutions, in accordance with Section 12 of Pub. L. 100-679, must be charged in accordancewith the contractor's institutional policy to the degree that the limitations of Office ofManagement and Budget (OMB) guidance are not exceeded. Applicable guidance documentsinclude 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 forEducational Institutions.(End of Clause)NRCH480 USE OF AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) ELECTRONICPAYMENTIREMITTANCE ADDRESSThe Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires that all Federal payments except IRS taxrefunds be made by Electronic Funds Transfer. It is the policy of the Nuclear RegulatoryCommission to pay government vendors by the Automated Clearing House (ACH) electronicfunds transfer payment system. Item 15C of the Standard Form 33 may be disregarded.(End of Clause)19 NRCH470 GREEN PURCHASING (SEP 2013)(a) In furtherance of the sustainable acquisition goals included in Executive Order 13514,"Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance," products andservices acquired under this contract/order shall be energy-efficient (Energy Star or FederalEnergy Management Program (FEMP) designated), water-efficient, biobased, environmentallypreferable (e.g., Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) certified), non-ozone depleting, recycled content, and non-toxic or less toxic alternatives, to the maximumextent practicable in meeting NRC contractual requirements.(b) See NRC's Green Purchasing Plan (GPP) at:http://pbadupws.nrc..qov/docs/ML1219//ML12191A130.pdf and the General ServiceAdministration's (GSA) Green Procurement Compilation at:hftp :/Awww.qsa.qov/portal/content/l 98257.(c) The contractor shall flow down this clause into all subcontracts and other agreements thatrelate to performance of this contract/order.(End of Clause)NRCH410 WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR NRC CONTRACTOR ANDSUBCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES(a) The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) contractor and its subcontractor aresubject to the Whistleblower Employee Protection public law provisions as codified at 42 U.S.C.5851. NRC contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) shall comply with the requirements of thisWhistleblower Employee Protection law, and the implementing regulations of the NRC and theDepartment of Labor (DOL). See, for example, DOL Procedures on Handling Complaints at 29C.F.R. Part 24 concerning the employer obligations, prohibited acts, DOL procedures and therequirement for prominent posting of notice of Employee Rights at Appendix A to Part 24entitled: "Your Rights Under the Energy Reorganization Act".(b) Under this Whistleblower Employee Protection law, as implemented by regulations, NRCcontractor and subcontractor employees are protected from discharge, reprisal, threats,intimidation, coercion, blacklisting or other employment discrimination practices with respect tocompensation, terms, conditions or privileges of their employment because the contractor orsubcontractor employee(s) has provided notice to the employer, refused to engage in unlawfulpractices, assisted in proceedings or testified on activities concerning alleged violations of theAtomic Energy Act of 1954 (as amended) and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (asamended).(c) The contractor shall insert this or the substance of this clause in any subcontracts involvingwork performed under this contract.(End of Clause)20 NRCH400 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION OF REPORT(S)OR THE PUBLICATION OF RESULTS UNDER CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, ANDGRANTSReview and Approval of Reports(a) Reporting Requirements. The contractor/grantee shall comply with the terms and conditionsof the contract/grant regarding the contents of the draft and final report, summaries, data, andrelated documents, to include correcting, deleting, editing, revising, modifying, formatting, andsupplementing any of the information contained therein, at no additional cost to the NRC.Performance under the contract/grant will not be deemed accepted or completed until itcomplies with the NRC's directions. The reports, summaries, data, and related documents willbe considered draft until approved by the NRC. The contractor/grantee agrees that the direction,determinations, and decisions on approval or disapproval of reports, summaries, data, andrelated documents created under this contract/grant remain solely within the discretion of theNRC.(b) Publication of Results. Prior to any dissemination, display, publication, or release of articles,reports, summaries, data, or related documents developed under the contract/grant, thecontractor/grantee shall submit them to the NRC for review and approval. The contractor/grantee shall not release, disseminate, display or publish articles, reports, summaries, data, andrelated documents, or the contents therein, that have not been reviewed and approved by theNRC for release, display, dissemination or publication. The contractor/grantee agrees toconspicuously place any disclaimers, markings or notices, directed by the NRC, on any articles,reports, summaries, data, and related documents that the contractor/grantee intends to release,display, disseminate or publish to other persons, the public, or any other entities. Thecontractor/grantee agrees, and grants, a royalty-free, nonexclusive, irrevocable worldwidelicense to the government, to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, prepare derivative works,release, display or disclose the articles, reports, summaries, data, and related documentsdeveloped under the contract/grant, for any governmental purpose and to have or authorizeothers to do so.(c) Identification/Marking of Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information (SUNSI) andSafeguards Information (SGI). The decision, determination, or direction by the NRC thatinformation possessed, formulated or produced by the contractor/grantee constitutes SUNSI orSGI is solely within the authority and discretion of the NRC. In performing the contract/grant, thecontractor/grantee shall clearly mark SUNSI and SGI, to include for example, QUO-AllegationInformation or OUO-Security Related Information on any reports, documents, designs, data,materials, and written information, as directed by the NRC. In addition to marking theinformation as directed by the NRC, the contractor shall use the applicable NRC cover sheet(e.g., NRC Form 461 Safeguards Information) in maintaining these records and documents. Thecontractor/grantee shall ensure that SUNSI and SGI is handled, maintained and protected fromunauthorized disclosure, consistent with NRC policies and directions. The contractor/granteeshall comply with the requirements to mark, maintain, and protect all information, includingdocuments, summaries, reports, data, designs, and materials in accordance with the provisionsof Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended, its implementing regulations (10CFR 73.21), Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards and Safeguards Information policies, andNRC Management Directives and Handbooks 12.5, 12.6 and 12.7.(d) Remedies. In addition to any civil, criminal, and contractual remedies available under theapplicable laws and regulations, failure to comply with the above provisions, and/or NRCdirections, may result in suspension, withholding, or offsetting of any payments invoiced or21 0claimed by the contractor/grantee.(e) Flowdown. If the contractor/grantee intends to enter into any subcontracts or otheragreements to perform this contract/grant, the contractor/grantee shall include all of the aboveprovisions in any subcontracts or agreements.(End of Clause)22 a 4SECTION J -List of Documents, Exhibits and Other AttachmentsBILLING INSTRUCTIONS FORCOST-REIMBURSEMENT TYPE CONTRACTS (MAY 2013)General: During performance and through final payment of this contract, the contractor isresponsible for the accuracy and completeness of data within the System for AwardManagement (SAM) database and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance oninaccurate or incomplete SAM data.The contractor shall prepare invoices/vouchers for reimbursement of costs in the manner andformat described herein. FAILURE TO SUBMIT INVOICES/VOUCHERS IN ACCORDANCEWITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE INVOICENOUCHERAS IMPROPER.Standard Forms: Reimbursement requests shall be submitted on the payee's letterhead,invoice/voucher, or on the Govemment's Standard Form 1034, "Public Voucher for Purchasesand Services Other than Personal," and Standard Form 1035, "Public Voucher for PurchasesOther than Personal-Continuation Sheet."Electronic InvoiceNoucher Submissions: The preferred method of submittinginvoices/vouchers is electronically to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, via email to:Hard-Copy InvoiceNoucher Submissions: If you submit a hard-copy of the invoice/voucher,a signed original and supporting documentation shall be submitted to the following address:NRC PaymentsU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOne White Flint North11555 Rockville PikeMailstop 03-E17ARockville, MD 20852-2738Purchase of Capital Property: ($50,000 or more with life of one year or longer)Contractors must report to the Contracting Officer, electronically, any capital property acquiredwith contract funds having an initial cost of $50,000 or more, in accordance with procedures setforth in NRC Management Directive (MD) 13.1, IV, C -"Reporting Requirements" (revised2/16/2011).Agency Payment Office: Payment will continue to be made by the office designated in thecontract in Block 12 of the Standard Form 26, or Block 25 of the Standard Form 33, whicheveris applicable.Frequency: The contractor shall submit requests for reimbursement once each month, unlessotherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.Format: InvoicesNouchers shall be submitted in the format depicted on the attached sampleform entitled "InvoiceNoucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal". Alternateformats are permissible only if they address all requirements of the Billing Instructions. The23 instructions for preparation and itemization of the invoice/voucher are included with the sampleform.Task Order Contracts: The contractor must submit a separate invoice/voucher for eachindividual task order with detailed cost information. This includes all applicable cost elementsand other items discussed in paragraphs (a) through (s) of the attached instructions. Inaddition, the invoice/voucher must specify the contract number, and the NRC-assignedtask/delivery order number.Billing of Costs after Expiration of Contract: If costs are incurred during the contract periodand invoiced after the contract has expired, you must cite the period during which these costswere incurred. To be considered a proper expiration invoice/voucher, the contractor shallclearly mark it "EXPIRATION INVOICE" or "EXPIRATION VOUCHER".Final invoices/vouchers shall be marked "FINAL INVOICE" or "FINAL VOUCHER".Currency: InvoicesNouchers must be expressed in U.S. Dollars.Supersession: These instructions supersede previous Billing Instructions for Cost-Reimbursement Type Contracts (July 2011).24 qINVOICEIVOUCHER FOR PURCHASES AND SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL(SAMPLE FORMAT -COVER SHEET)1. Official Agency Billing OfficeNRC PaymentsU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOne White Flint North11555 Rockville PikeMailstop 03-E17ARockville, MD 20852-27382. InvoiceNoucher Informationa. Payee's DUNS Number or DUNS+4. The Payee shall include the Payee's Data UniversalNumber (DUNS) or DUNS+4 number that identifies the Payee's name and address. TheDUNS+4 number is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at thediscretion of the Payee to identify alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts for thesame parent concern.b. Taxpayer Identification Number. The Payee shall include the Payee's taxpayer identificationnumber (TIN) used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the administration of tax laws.(See IRS Web site:httD://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-EmDloved/Employer-ID-Numbers-(EINsV).c. Payee's Name and Address. Show the name of the Payee as it appears in the contract andits correct address. If the Payee assigns the proceeds of this contract as provided for in theassignment of claims terms of this contract, the Payee shall require as a condition of any suchassignment, that the assignee shall register separately in the System for Award Management(SAM) database at http://sam.gov and shall be paid by EFT in accordance with the terms of thiscontract. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.232-33(g) Payment by Electronic FundsTransfer -Central Contractor Registration (October 2003).d. Contract Number. Insert the NRC contract number (including Enterprise-wide Contract(EWC)), GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Governmentwide Agency Contract (GWAC)number, or Multiple Agency Contract (MAC) number, as applicable.e. Task Order Number. Insert the task/delivery order number (If Applicable). Do not includemore than one task order per invoice or the invoice may be rejected as improper.f. InvoiceNoucher. The appropriate sequential number of the invoice/voucher, beginning with001 should be designated. Contractors may also include an individual internal accountingnumber, if desired, in addition to the 3-digit sequential number.g. Date of InvoiceNoucher. Insert the date the invoice/voucher is prepared.h. Billingq Period. Insert the beginning and ending dates (day, month, year) of the period duringwhich costs were incurred and for which reimbursement is requested.i. Description of Deliverables. Provide a brief description of supplies or services, quantity, unitcost, and total cost.25 | |||
-Aj. Work Completed. Provide a general summary description of the services performed orproducts submitted for the invoice period and specify the section or Contract Line Item Number(CLIN) or SubCLIN in the contract pertaining to the required deliverable(s).k. Shipping. Insert weight and zone of shipment, if shipped by parcel post.I. Charges for freight or express shipments. Attach prepaid bill if shipped by freight or express.m. Instructions. Include instructions to consignee to notify the Contracting Officer of receipt ofshipment.n. For Indefinite Delivery contracts, the final invoice/voucher shall be marked "FINAL INVOICE"or "FINAL VOUCHER".o. Direct Costs. Insert the amount billed for the following cost elements, adjustments,suspensions, and total amounts, for both the current billing period and for the cumulative period(from contract inception to end date of this billing period).(1) Direct Labor. This consists of salaries and wages paid (or accrued) for directperformance of the contract itemized as follows:Labor Hours CumulativeCategory Billed Rate Total Hours Billed(2) Fringe Benefits. This represents fringe benefits applicable to direct labor and billedas a direct cost. Where a rate is used indicate the rate. Fringe benefits included indirect labor or in other indirect cost pools should not be identified here.(3) Contractor-acquired property ($50,000 or more). List each item costing $50,000 ormore and having a life expectancy of more than one year. List only those items ofequipment for which reimbursement is requested. For each such item, list the following(as applicable): (a) an item description, (b) manufacturer, (c) model number, (d) serialnumber, (e) acquisition cost, (f) date of purchase, and (g) a copy of the purchasingdocument.(4) Contractor-acquired property (under $50,000), Materials, and Supplies. These areequipment other than that described in (3) above, plus consumable materials andsupplies. List by category. List items valued at $1,000 or more separately. Provide theitem number for each piece of equipment valued at $1,000 or more.(5) Premium Pay. This enumeration in excess of the basic hourly rate. (Requireswritten approval of the Contracting Officer.)(6) Consultant Fee. The supporting information must include the name, hourly or dailyrate of the consultant, and reference the NRC approval (if not specifically approved inthe original contract).(7) Travel. Total costs associated with each trip must be shown in the following format:Start Date Destination CostsFrom To From To $26 I(Must include separate detailed costs for airfare, per diem, and other transportationexpenses. All costs must be adequately supported by copies of receipts or otherdocumentation.)(8) Subcontracts. Include separate detailed breakdown of all costs paid to approvedsubcontractors during the billing period.(9) Other Costs. List all other direct costs by cost element and dollar amount separately.p. Indirect Costs (Overhead and General and Administrative Expense). Cite the formula (rateand base) in effect in accordance with the terms of the contract, during the time the costs wereincurred and for which reimbursement is requested.q. Fixed-Fee. If the contract provides for a fixed-fee, it must be reimbursed as indicated in thecontract. Cite the formula or method of computation. Include this information as it applies toindividual task orders as well.(1) The NRC will withhold payment of 15% of the negotiated contract fixed-fee amount,not to exceed $100,000.(2) If the fee withholding amount has reached $100,000, the contractor may resumebilling the NRC for the balance of its fee under subsequent invoices for workcompleted.(3) Any fee amounts withheld by the NRC will be paid to the contractor during contractcloseout in increments, following the submission/settlement of indirect rate proposalsin accordance with FAR 52.216-8, "Fixed Fee" (JUN 2011).r. Total Amount Billed. Insert columns for total amounts for the current and cumulative periods.s. Adiustments. Insert columns for any adjustments, including outstanding suspensions fordeficient or defective products or nonconforming services, for the current and cumulativeperiods.t. Grand Totals.27 | |||
: 3. Sample InvoiceNoucher InformationSample InvoiceNoucher Information (Supporting Documentation must be attached)This invoice/voucher represents reimbursable costs for the billing period from-through.___Amount BilledCurrent Period Cumulative(a) Direct Costs(1) Direct labor $ $(2) Fringe benefits (% of direct labor) $ $_(3) Government property ($50,000 or more) $ $(4) Government property, Materials, andSupplies (under $50,000 per item) $. $(5) Premium pay (NRC approved overtime) $ $_(6) Consultants Fee $ $(7) Travel $ $(8) Subcontracts $_ $(9) Other costs $ $_Total Direct Costs: $ $(b) Indirect Costs (provide the rate information applicable to your firm)(10) Overhead _ % of-(Indicate Base) $ $_(11) General and Administrative (G&A) _ %of (Indicate Base) $ $Total Indirect Costs: $ $(c) Fixed-Fee:(12) Fixed-Fee Calculations:i. Total negotiated contract fixed-fee percent and amount $ii. 85% allowable fee amount $iii. Cumulative fee billed on prior invoices $iv. Fee due this invoice (not to exceed 85% of fee earned based uponnegotiated contract fee percentage) $Note: The fee balance withheld by NRC may not exceed $100,000.Total Fixed-Fee: $ I(d)(e)Total Amount BilledAdjustments (+/-)$$$$28 (f) Grand Total $ $.(The invoice/voucher format provided above must include information similar to that includedbelow in the following to ensure accuracy and completeness.)SAMPLE SUPPORTING INFORMATIONThe budget information provided below is for format purposes only and is illustrative.Cost Elements:1) Direct Labor- $2,400Labor Hours CumulativeCategory Billed Rate Total Hours BilledSenior Engineer I 100 $14.00 $1,400 975Engineer 50 $10.00 $ 500 465Computer Analyst 100 $5.00 $ 500 320$2,400 1,760 hrs.2) Fringe Benefits -$480Fringe @ 20% of Direct SalariesLabor FringeCategory Salaries AmountSenior Engineer I $1,400 $280Engineer $ 500 $100Computer Analyst $ 500 $100$2,400 $4803) Govemment-furnished and contractor-acquired Property ($50,000 or more) -$60,000Prototype Spectrometer -item number 1000-01 = $60,0004) Govemment-furnished and contractor-acquired Property (under $50,000), Materials, andSupplies -$2,00010 Radon tubes @ $110.00 = $1,1006 Pairs Electrostatic gloves @ $150.00 = $ 900$2,0005) Premium Pay -$150Walter Murphy -10 hours @ $10.00 Per Hour (Reg. Pay) = $100 x 1.5 OT rate = $150(EX: Premium pay for this individual was approved and authorized under this contractby the NRC Contracting Officer by letter dated 6/1/2011.)6) Consultants' Fee -$100Dr. Carney -1 hour fully-burdened @ $100 = $10029 | |||
: 7) Travel -$2,640(i) Airfare: (2 Roundtrip trips for 1 person @ $300 per r/t ticket)Start Date End Date Days From To Cost4/1/2011 4/7/2011 7 Philadelphia, PA Wash, D.C. $3007/1/2011 7/8/2011 8 Philadelphia, PA Wash, D.C. $300(ii) Per Diem: $136/day x 15 days = $2,0408) Subcontracting -$30,000Company A = $10,000Company B = $20,000$30,000(EX: Subcontracts for Companies A & B were consented to by the Contracting Officerby letter dated 6/15/2011.)9) Other Costs -$5,100Honorarium for speaker at American Nuclear Society conference = $5,000Nuclear Planet Journal subscription fee = $10010) Overhead Expense -S41,148Overhead @ 40% of Total Direct Costs11) General and Administrative (G&A) Expense -$22,784G&A @ 20% of Total Costs, excluding subcontracts and consultants12) Fixed-Fee -$8,218Fixed-Fee applied to Total Costs @ 5%Fixed-Fee Calculations:i. Total contract fixed-fee $100,000ii. 85% allowable fee $85,000iii. Cumulative fee billed on prior invoices $85,000iv. Fee due this invoice (not to exceed 85% of fee earned based uponnegotiated contract fee percentage) $8,218Total Amount Billed $175,020Adjustments (+1-) -$8,218Grand Total $166,80230}} |
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X ". ORDER FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES PAGE OF PAGESIMP&TAN " Mark all packages and papers with contract and/or order numbers. 1 301. DATE OP 6RDER 2. CONTRACT NO. (If any) 6 SHIP TO:*NRC-HQ-50-!4-E-000109/22/2014 a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE3. ORDER NO. 4. REQUISITION/REFERENCE NO.NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012 NRR-14-0287 SARA LYONS5. ISSUING OFFICE (Address correspondence to) b. STREET ADDRESSUS NRC -HQ 1155 ROCKVILLE PIKEACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION MAIL STOP OWFN 1OC15MAIL STOP 3WFN-05-C64MPWASHINGTON DC 20555-0001c CITY d. STATE e. ZIP CODEROCKVILLE MD 208527. TO: f. SHIP VIAa. NAME OF CONTRACTORS W R I 8. TYPE OF ORDERb. COMPANY NAME -a. PURCHASE X-' b. DELIVERYc. STREET ADDRESS REFERENCE YOUR:6220 CULEBRA RD Except for billing instructions on thereverse, this delivery order is subjectto instructions contained on this sideonly of this form and is issuedPlease furnish the following on the terms subject to the terms and conditionsand conditions specified on both sides of of the above-numbered contract.d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE this order and on the attached sheet, if any,SAN ANTONIO TX 782385166 including delivery as indicated.9. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 10. REQUISITIONING OFFICESee Schedule OFF OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION11. BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION (Check appropriate box(es)) 12. F.O.B. POINTa. SMALL b OTHER THAN SMALL I ' c. DISADVANTAGED d. WOMEN-OWNED j. e. HUBZonef. SERVICE-DISABLED g. WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) h EDWOSBVETERAN-OWNED ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOSB PROGRAM13. PLACE OF 14. GOVERNMENT BIL NO. 15. DELIVER TO F.O.B. POINT 16. DISCOUNT TERMSON OR BEFORE (Date)a. INSPECTION b. ACCEPTANCEDestination Destination 3017. SCHEDULE (See reverse for Rejections)QUANTITY UNIT QUANTITYITEM NO. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES ORDERED UNIT PRICE AMOUNT ACCEPTED(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)The Contractor shall provide services inaccordance with the Statement of Workentitled "Review of the Calvert CliffsUnits 1 and 2 License Amendment Request(LAR) Pertaining to Risk-Informed (RI)Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF)Continued ...18. SHIPPING POINT 19. GROSS SHIPPING WEIGHT 20. INVOICE NO. 17(h)TOTAL(Cont.pages)21. MAIL INVOICE TO: a. NAME $76,716.00 44US NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONSEE BILLINGINSTRUCTIONS b. STREET ADDRESS ONE WHITE FLINT NORTHONREVERSE (orP. Box) 11555 ROCKVILLE PIKE 17(i)GRANDMAILSTOP 03-EI7A TOTALc.. e $76, 716.0 ooi .CITY dSTE e. ZIP CODE $7 "160ROCKVILLE MD 20852-273822. UNITED STATES OF 09 / 22 / 201 4 23. NAME (Typed)AMERICA BY (Signature) L MONIQUE B. WILLIAMS1--,+-rLA, , t. .TITLE: CONTRACTING/ORDERING OFFICERAUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTIONPREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLEOPTIONAL FORM 347 (R-. U2012)Presrbed by GSA/FAR 48 CPR 53213(f)SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETIN."PI A13-Anfle"900DEC 2 3 2014hDOW2 ORDER FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES PAGE NOof SCHEDULE -CONTINUATION 2IMPORTANT: Mark all packages and papers with contract and/or order numbers.DATE OF ORDER CONTRACT NO. ORDER NO.09/22/2014 INRC-HQ-50-14-E-0001 NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT AMOUNT QUANTITYORDERED PRICE ACCEPTED(a) (b) (c) I(d) (e) (f) (g)Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method forControl of Surveillance Frequencies,TSTF-425."NRC Contracting Officers Representative:Sara Lyons 301-415-2861Period of Performance: 09/22/2014 to02/28/2015Accounting Info:2014-X0200-FEEBASED-20-20D007-11-4-149-1128-252ALabor/FeeThe obligated amount of award: $76,716.00.The total for this award is shown in box17(i).0000176,716.00TOTAL CARRIED FORWARD TO 1ST PAGE (ITEM 17(H)) K> $76,716.00AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPODUCTION OPTIONAL FORM 348 (R-e 42006)PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLEs#.P~bed by GS (48 CFR I 53.213(f)
CONTRACTOR ACCEPTANCE OF TASK ORDER NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012Acceptance of Task Order No: NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012 should be made by having an official,authorized to bind your organization, execute two copies of this document in the space providedand return one copy to the Contracting Officer. You should retain the other copy for yourrecords.Accepted Task Order No. N C-HQ-20-14-T-0012:Name R. B. KalmbachExecutive Director, ContractsTitle09/18/2014Date3 SECTION B -Supplies or Services/PricesNRCB010 BRIEF PROJECT TITLE AND WORK DESCRIPTION(a) The title of this project is "Review of the Calvert Cliffs Units 1 and 2 License AmendmentRequest (LAR) Pertaining to Risk-informed (RI) Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF)Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," TSTF-425."(b) Summary work description: The objective of this task order is to obtain technical assistancefrom the Southwest Research Institute's (SwRI) Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses(CNWRA) to assist the staff in determining the acceptability of the Calvert Cliffs, Units 1 and 2,License Amendment Request.PRICE/COST SCHEDULEPERIOD OF ?ERFORMANCGE'-Septetmber 22;,2014 201.5.L--'ININO. ,OF :`-ESTIMA :-W IXEDi. PEE TOTALSRIPLIESISERMICES'i ýCO.STI ~CPIFF.00001 Review of Technical Reports forLicense Amendment RequestPertaining to Risk-Informed (RI)Technical Specification Task Force(TSTF) Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method for Control ofSurveillance Frequencies," TSTF-425.Total _ _ _$76,716.00NRCBO40A CONSIDERATION AND OBLIGATION-COST-PLUS-FIXED-FEE ALTERNATE I(a) The total estimated cost to the Government for full performance of this contract is$76,716.00 of which the sum of represents the estimated reimbursable costs, and ofwhich 10 [epresents the W(b) There shall be no adjustment in the amount of the Contractor's fixed fee.(c) The amount currently obligated b the Gov rnment with respect to this contract is$76,716.00, of which the sum of represents the estimated reimbursable costs,and of which repres he ixed-fee.(d) This is an incrementally-funded contract and FAR 52.232-22 -"Limitation of Funds". applies.(e) In accordance with FAR 52.216-8 -Fixed Fee, it is the policy of the NRC to withholdpayment of fee after payment of of the fee has been paid in order to protect theGovernment's interest. The amou of fixed-fee withheld from the contractor will not exceedpercent of the total fee or qwhichever is less. Accordingly, the maximum amount offixed-fee that may be held in reserve is4 SECTION C -Description/SpecificationsStatement of WorkProject Title: Review of the Calvert Cliffs Units 1 and 2 License Amendment Request (LAR)Pertaining to Risk-Informed (RI) Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF)Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies,"TSTF-425Cost Center: 1128Contract No.: NRC-HQ-50-14-E-0001Task Assignment Control Numbers: MF4227, non-fee recoverable work, for Task IMF4065 for Unit 1MF4066 for Unit 2Budget & Reporting No.: 11-4-149NRC Requisition Office: NRRNRC COR: Sara Lyons, Sara.Lyonsanrc..qov, (301) 415-2861Alternate NRC COR: Bernard L. Grenier, Bernard.Grenier(Dnrc.,qov, (301) 415-2726Fee Recoverable: Yes; all costs must be allocated to each specific TAC number in theactual amount which was spent on Task 1 or on each individual unit.Contractor: CNWRAType of Contract/Order: Cost Plus Fixed FeePeriod of Performance: 9/22/2014 -02/28/20151. BACKGROUNDIn 1992, the NRC issued the improved Standard Technical Specifications (STS) to clarify thecontent and form of requirements necessary to ensure safe operation of nuclear powerplants in accordance with Section 50.36 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10CFR 50.36). As the STS mature, necessary improvements are identified. One processused to initiate changes to the STS involves the industry-sponsored Technical SpecificationsTask Force (TSTF) submitting a proposed change or Traveler to the NRC for review,approval, and subsequent incorporation into the next revision of the STS. The NRC reviewsthe proposed change, with the end product being a model application, a model safetyevaluation, and a review plan which licensees may use in subsequent LARs. Licenseesapplying to incorporate these proposed changes into their Technical Specifications mustprovide a plant specific justification acceptable to the staff in their LAR.5 In 2007, the NRC issued the final safety evaluation (SE) for the Nuclear Energy Institute(NEI) Topical Report (TR) 04-10, Revision 1, "Risk-Informed Technical SpecificationInitiative 5b, Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies." This STSchange provides a risk-informed methodology to identify, assess, implement, and monitorproposed changes to frequencies of surveillance requirements (SRs) of technicalspecifications (TSs). The initiative is intended to maintain and improve safety throughincorporation of risk assessment and management techniques in the TSs, while reducingunnecessary burden.The Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is currently reviewing several risk-informedLARs and expects additional risk-informed LARs in fiscal years 2015 and 2016. CalvertCliffs has submitted a RI-TSTF Initiative 5b LAR which is applicable to both units. The PRALicensing Branch (APLA) is responsible for reviewing the Probabilistic Risk Assessment(PRA) portion of the LARs to make an independent assessment regarding PRA technicaladequacy and the acceptability of the proposed amendment. Due to heavy workload inAPLA, contractor assistance is required to support APLA so as to complete the technicalreview and develop the safety evaluation report (SER) for these LARs in a timely manner.The metric which has been established for staff review and issuance of the SER is one yearfrom receipt of the LAR in ADAMS. The Calvert Cliffs was accepted in ADAMS on May 1,2014. The APLA SE date to the Division of Operating Reactor Licensing is January 2, 2015.1. SCOPE OF WORKThe scope of the work includes review of the Calvert Cliffs, Units 1 and 2, RI-TSTF Initiative5b/TSTF-425 LAR for PRA quality and technical adequacy and preparation of the technicalevaluation report (TER).ObjectiveThe objective of this task order is to obtain technical assistance from the SouthwestResearch Institute's (SwRI) Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses (CNWRA) toassist the staff in determining the acceptability of the Calvert Cliffs, Units 1 and 2, LAR.2. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE)Tasks Completion Schedule1. Gain familiarity with NRC processes specific to this Task Order.a. Prepare for a kick-off meeting by reviewing applicable One week after theDocuments and Standards (see Section 5). Travel to trip; the trip is toNRC HQ to participate in a kick-off meeting to discuss occur within twoall aspects of the scope of the work, expectations, and weeks after award ofother subjects pertinent to this type of work. Prepare a the task order.trip report.b. Travel to NRC HQ to participate in a review process One week after theassessment meeting to discuss the process, questions trip; the trip is toand potential improvements after completion of the first occur within twodetailed TSTF-425 review. Prepare a trip report. weeks of completingTask 2, below.6
- 3. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE)TasksCompletion Schedule2. Based on the applicable documents and standards found inSection 4, perform the following tasks:a. Review the layout, scope, and content of the LAR andidentify the NRC approved revision of TSTF-425referenced by the licensee in the LAR. Prepare atechnical letter report.b. Identify any deviations from the approved TSTF-425 scope:(1) Compare the TSTF-425 LAR with the Safety EvaluationReport (SER) issued for the appropriate revision ofNEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Technical SpecificationInitiative 5B, Risk-Informed Method for Control ofSurveillance Frequencies," and itemize any deviations.(2) Where possible, summarize the reason for the deviation(as identified by the licensee) along with the deviation.c. TSTF-425 identifies the specific STS SurveillanceFrequencies (SFs) to be relocated. Identify any plant-specific frequencies proposed to be relocated which arenot contained within the STS scope.1 Determine if eachrelocated frequency is solely time-based, and not basedon events, equipment conditions, or other parameters.TSTF-425, Section 2.0 describes the exceptions torelocating surveillance frequencies. Prepare a technicalletter report.d. Review the Technical Adequacy of the Internal EventsProbabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Model.(1) Confirm that the licensee has completed a peer reviewof their model in accordance with Regulatory Guide(RG) 1.200.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask l.a.Two weeks aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.a.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.b.Three weeks aftercompletion ofSubtask 1.a; seeassumptions andunderstandingssection, below.(2) Review all facts and observations (F&Os), includingany identified as "documentation issue only."Evaluate the disposition of the F&O for the TSTF-425program and determine if proposed sensitivity analysesare reasonable. Identify the need for additional orclarifying information (RAIs2) which are not necessarilylimited to F&Os, but addresses the PRA technical1 SFs which are identical with the TSTF-425 scope, or which are not relocated in the plant-specific implementation of TSTF-425, do not require review.2 See Section 10 for guidance in the preparation of RAIs.7
- 3. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE) (CONTINUED)adequacy of the Internal Events PRA model. Anexample may be an RAI related to peer review(s).Another example may be assessing the acceptabilityof a capability category I supporting requirement forthe TSTF-425 program. Prepare a technical letterreport.e. Given that the licensee is permitted to use PRA or othermethods to address seismic, fire, other external eventsand shutdown events for making SF changes, identifythe method by which the licensee is addressing otherhazard groups. Identify if the method requires a peer-reviewed PRA model for a detailed analysis or if onlyqualitative and bounding analyses will be considered.Identify if the method considers the current as-built,as-operated plant. Confirm that the method identified isconsistent with the NRC approved revision of TSTF-425referenced by the licensee in the LAR. Identify anydeviations from this guidance and provide a technicaldetermination of the significance based on availableinformation. Identify the need for additional or clarifyinginformation. Prepare a technical letter report.f. Confirm that the new program in TS AdministrativeControls is identical to the program in TSTF-425, exceptthe plant specific numbering of the TS program andreferenced surveillance requirements. Identify anydeviations, and the need for additional or clarifyinginformation. Prepare a technical letter report.g. Identify any open items in the TER and correspondingdraft RAIs.(1) Draft TER and RAIs. Review the TSTF-425 ModelSER and use it as the basis for developing the TER.(2) Incorporate NRC comments and prepare the finaldraft TER and RAIs.3. Using the same steps as in Task 2, review the licenseesupplement including the RAI responses (depending onthe content of the supplement) and determine if theresponse adequately addresses the RAI. If the RAIresponse adequately addresses the RAI, update the TER.If the response does not adequately address the RAI,develop an additional RAI. Prepare a technical letter report.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.d.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.e.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.f.Two weeks afterreceipt of NRCcomments.Two weeks fromreceipt of the RAIresponses.8
- 3. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE)4. After receipt of the last RAI responses(s), update the TER.If the response does not adequately address the RAI, listthe item as an open item in the TER.a. Draft TER. Two weeks afterreceipt of the lastRAI response(s).b. Incorporate NRC comments and prepare the final TER. Two weeks afterreceipt of NRCcomments.3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND STANDARDSTechnical References* Technical Specification Task Force, letter and enclosure to U.S. Nuclear RegulatoryCommission, Transmittal of TSTF-425, Revision 3, "Relocate Surveillance Frequenciesto Licensee Control-RITSTF Initiative 5b," dated March 18, 2009 (ADAMS Accession No.ML090850642).o Nuclear Energy Institute, NEI 04-10, Revision 1, "Risk-Inforned Technical SpecificationsInitiative 5b, Risk-informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," April 2007(ADAMS Accession No. ML071360456).* Letter from H. Hieh (NRC) to T. Pietrangelo (NEI), "Final Safety Evaluation for NuclearEnergy Institute (NEI) Industry Guidance Document NEI 04-10, Revision 0, Risk-Informed Technical Specifications Initiative 5B, Risk-Informed Method for Control ofSurveillance Frequencies," dated September 28, 2006, Accession No.ML062700012.0 Nieh, H. K., U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, letter to Biff Bradley, Nuclear EnergyInstitute, "Final Safety Evaluation for Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Topical Report (TR)04-10, Revision 1, 'Risk-Informed Technical Specifications Initiative 5B, Risk-InformedMethod for Control of Surveillance Frequencies'," dated September 19, 2007 (ADAMSAccession No. ML072570267).a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Regulatory Guide 1.174, Revision 2, "AnApproach for Using Probabilistic Risk Assessment in Risk-Informed Decisions onPlantSpecific Changes to the Licensing Basis," May 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100910006).* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Regulatory Guide 1.177, Revision 1, "AnApproach for Plant-Specific, Risk-Informed Decisionmaking: Technical Specifications,"May 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML 100910008).* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Regulatory Guide 1.200, Revision 2, "AnApproach for Determining the Technical Adequacy of Probabilistic Risk AssessmentResults for Risk-Informed Activities," March 2009 (ADAMS Accession No. ML090410014and ML090410018).9
- 4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND STANDARDS (CONTINUED)* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG-0800, Standard Review Plan, Section16.1, Revision 1, "Risk-lnformed Decision Making: Technical Specifications," March2007 (ADAMS Accession No. ML070380228)." U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG-0800, Standard Review Plan, Section19.1, Revision 3, "Determining the Technical Adequacy of Probabilistic Risk AssessmentResults for Risk-Informed Activities," September 2012 (ADAMS Accession No.ML1 2193A1 07).4. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULETechnical Reporting Requirements1. At the completion of Task 1 .a, submit a trip report that contains a brief summary of thediscussions and any highlights or challenges of the upcoming work.2. At the completion of Task 1.b, submit a trip report that contains a brief summary of thediscussions.3. At the completion of Subtask 2.a., submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include the NRC approved revision of TSTF-425referenced by the licensee in the LAR.4. At the completion of Subtask 2.b., submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include any deviations from the approved TSTF-425scope, and a summary of the reason for the deviation (as identified by the licensee),where possible.5. At the completion of Subtask 2.c, submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include identification of any plant-specific frequenciesproposed to be relocated which are not contained within the STS scope.6. At the completion of Subtask 2.d, submit a technical letter report that contains a listof the RAIs and the regulatory basis for the RAI and include a discussion on PRAtechnical adequacy for the resolution of each F&O and for the PRA model as awhole upon completing the evaluation of each F&O.7. At the completion of Task 2.e, submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include a summary of the methods used toaddress external events and shutdown events, if the method considers thecurrent as-built, as-operated plant, and any deviations from the approved revisionof TSTF-425 referenced by the licensee in the LAR.8. At the completion of Task 2.f, submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include a summary of and deviations of the10 new program in TS Administrative Controls from the approved revision of TSTF-425 referenced by the licensee in the LAR.5. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE9. At the completion of Task 2.g.(1) and 2.g.(2), submit a TER and RAIs, draft and final, asappropriate, that are developed in accordance with the format, outline, and contentprovided by the NRC COR.10. At the completion of Task 3, submit a TER and RAIs (if needed), draft and final, asappropriate, that are developed in accordance with the format, outline, and contentprovided by the NRC COR.11. At the completion of Task 4.a and 4.b, submit an updated TER, draft and final,respectively.Monthly Letter Status Reporting (MLSR) RequirementsMLSRs will be prepared in accordance with the base EWC contract.The MLSRs must contain a License Fee Recovery Reporting Section which lists the TACnumbers for each plant and the associated costs against those TAC numbers for thereporting period.6. REQUIRED LABOR CATEGORIES (Except for Information Techhnoloqy' Services)One Principal Investigator (PI)/ Senior Risk Analyst who possesses experience and workingknowledge in the areas of (1) Use of PRA at U.S. nuclear power plants; and (2) U.S. nuclearpower plant systems and operations.Two staff-level Nuclear Engineers or Risk Analysts who possesses in-depth knowledge ofU.S. nuclear power plant systems and operations.5. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY/MATERIALSThe ADAMS Accession No. for the Calvert Cliffs TSTF-425 LAR is ML14125A015.NOTE: Some of these documents contain proprietaryinformation and must be safeguarded against unauthorizeddisclosure. After completion of work, the documents shouldeither be destroyed or returned to NRC. If they aredestroyed, please confirm this in an E-mail to the COR andinclude the date and manner in which the documents weredestroyed.The NRC COR will provide those NRC documents related to licensing activities (forexample, any Non-Publicly available SERs, audit reports, and related documents) that arereadily available. The NRC COR will provide access to training material pertinent to theLAR reviews or other NRC documents and docketed correspondence on related issues.The CNWRA staff shall identify any additional NRC documentation that is needed and theCOR will determine whether these will be provided by the NRC or obtained directly by theCNWRA from ADAMS, NRC public document room or the NRC website at www.nrc.qov.11 A6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCEThis work will be performed at the contractor's site, with the exception of trips to the plantsite and Government site as needed.7. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONSAssumptions and UnderstandingThe level of effort for each Task was determined based on previous NRC experience fromreviewing LARs of similar scope. However, it is expected that the actual number of hourswill vary depending on the quality and scope of the specific TSTF-425 LAR to be reviewed.8. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONSAssumptions and UnderstandingThe level of effort assumption for Task 1 .a, for each traveler, is based on forty hours ofpreparation, four hours to travel to the meeting site, 16 hours1.851852e-4 days <br />0.00444 hours <br />2.645503e-5 weeks <br />6.088e-6 months <br /> for the meeting and four hoursfor return travel and documentation. It is assumed that there will be three travelers. Thelevel of effort assumption for task 1 .b, for each traveler, is based on four hours to travel tothe meeting site, 16 hours1.851852e-4 days <br />0.00444 hours <br />2.645503e-5 weeks <br />6.088e-6 months <br /> for the meeting and four hours for return travel anddocumentation.It is understood that Subtask 2.d. can be done in parallel with Subtasks 2.b. and 2.c.The level of effort assumption for Task 3 assumes two rounds of RAIs. Each round of RAIsis assumed to take 16 hours1.851852e-4 days <br />0.00444 hours <br />2.645503e-5 weeks <br />6.088e-6 months <br /> to review, including drafting any necessary follow-up RAIs andupdating the draft TER.It is understood that the level of effort for each Task contains sufficient effort to conducttelephone conference calls with the NRC staff. Such phone calls, for example, might bearranged by the NRC COR with the Licensing Project Manager and other NRC staff todiscuss the RAls and to reach an understanding with the licensee. Comments might beprovided to the contractor such that the RAls may have to be resubmitted by the contractor.Guidance for Preparing Requests for Additional Information (RAls)Additional information necessary to resolve open or unresolved items identified during thereview of the information associated with the LAR needs to be requested in a manner that isunambiguous, has an adequate basis, and is necessary for the safety review. RAls shouldbe developed using the following guidance:1. An RAI should include the appropriate basis for requesting the information. The basisshould explain why the information is needed, including how it will be used to help makea reasonable assurance finding.12
&2. Judgmental language should be avoided.a. Questions should not make adequacy determinations.b. Words like "unacceptable" or "deficient" and "deviation" should be avoided. Likewise,avoid using phrases like "the staff will require" since it is premature to requireanything when asking questions.3. Questions should be focused, not open-ended.a. The RAI should be in the form of a question or an imperative to provide whatis needed to complete the review. When the reviewer needs specificinformation or the underlying issue may not be apparent, the RAI shouldclearly identify the information requested and/or the underlying issue.b. "If ... then" questions (questions that could lead to follow-on questions) shouldprovide both parts of the question.Guidance for Preparinq Requests for Additional Information (RAls) (Continued)4. For follow-up RAIs, reference the original RAI, the date of the letter in which the licenseeresponded to the RAI, and the ADAMS Accession Number of the letter.To ensure that the response appropriately addresses the RAI, the licensee maysubmit a draft response (which the NRC dockets in the Agency-Wide DocumentsAccess and Management System (ADAMS)) and may request a follow-upteleconference and/or meeting.9. TRAVELTwo three-person, two-day trips to the NRC headquarters office in Rockville, MD.10. SECURITYThis work will be UNCLASSIFIED; it will only contain proprietary information.13 SECTION D -Packaging and MarkingNRCDO20 BRANDINGThe 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 orderto provide NRC with recognition for its involvement in and contribution to the project. If the workperformed is funded entirely with NRC funds, then the contractor must acknowledge thatinformation in its documentation/presentation.Work Supported by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Nuclear ReactorRegulation, under Contract/order number NRC-HQ-50-14-E-0001/NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012.(End of Clause)NRCD010 PACKAGING AND MARKING(a) The Contractor shall package material for shipment to the NRC in such a manner that willensure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination. Containers andclosures shall comply with the Surface Transportation Board, Uniform Freight ClassificationRules, 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 underwhich the product is being provided.(c) Additional packaging andlor marking requirements are as follows: None.(End of Clause)14 SECTION E -Inspection and Acceptance2052.215-71 PROJECT OFFICER AUTHORITY (OCT 1999)(a) The contracting officer's authorized representative hereinafter referred to as the projectofficer for this contract is:Name: Sara LyonsAddress: Mail Stop: OWFN/10 C15Washington, DC 20555Telephone Number: 301-415-2861Sara.lyons(n rc.qovAlternate COR:Name: Bernard GrenierMail Stop: OWFN 13 E-10(301)-415-2726Bemard.orenier(anrc.,ov(b) Performance of the work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the NRCproject officer. The term technical direction is defined to include the following:(1) Technical direction to the contractor which shifts work emphasis between areas of work ortasks, authorizes travel which was unanticipated in the Schedule (i.e., travel not contemplated inthe Statement of Work or changes to specific travel identified in the Statement of Work), fills indetails, or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual statement of work.(2) Provide advice and guidance to the contractor in the preparation of drawings, specifications,or technical portions of the work description.(3) Review and, where required by the contract, approve technical reports, drawings,specifications, and technical information to be delivered by the contractor to the Governmentunder the contract.(c) Technical direction must be within the general statement of work stated in the contract. Theproject officer does not have the authority to and may not issue any technical direction which:(1) Constitutes an assignment of work outside the general scope of the contract.(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the "Changes" clause of this contract.(3) In any way causes an increase or decrease in the total estimated contract cost, the fixed fee,if any, or the time required for contract performance.(4) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications of the contract.(5) Terminates the contract, settles any claim or dispute arising under the contract, or issuesany unilateral directive whatever.(d) All technical directions must be issued in writing by the project officer or must be confirmedby the project officer in writing within ten (10) working days after verbal issuance. A copy of the15 written direction must be furnished to the contracting officer. A copy of NRC Form 445, Requestfor Approval of Official Foreign Travel, which has received final approval from the NRC must befurnished to the contracting officer.(e) The contractor shall proceed promptly with the performance of technical directions dulyissued by the project officer in the manner prescribed by this clause and within the projectofficer's authority under the provisions of this clause.(f) If, in the opinion of the contractor, any instruction or direction issued by the project officer iswithin one of the categories defined in paragraph (c) of this section, the contractor may notproceed but shall notify the contracting officer in writing within five (5) working days after thereceipt of any instruction or direction and shall request that contracting officer to modify thecontract accordingly. Upon receiving the notification from the contractor, the contracting officershall issue an appropriate contract modification or advise the contractor in writing that, in thecontracting officers opinion, the technical direction is within the scope of this article and doesnot constitute a change under the "Changes" clause.(g) Any unauthorized commitment or direction issued by the project officer may result in anunnecessary delay in the contractors performance and may even result in the contractorexpending 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 thecontract action to be taken with respect to the instruction or direction is subject to 52.233-1 -Disputes.(i) In addition to providing technical direction as defined in paragraph (b) of the section, theproject officer shall:(1) Monitor the contractors technical progress, including surveillance and assessment ofperformance, and recommend to the contracting officer changes in requirements.(2) Assist the contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered duringperformance.(3) Review all costs requested for reimbursement by the contractor and submit to thecontracting officer recommendations for approval, disapproval, or suspension of payment forsupplies and services required under this contract.(End of Clause)16 SECTION F -Deliveries or PerformanceNRCF032 TASK/DELIVERY ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (SEP 2013)This order shall commence on September 22, 2014 and will expire on February 28, 2015.(End of Clause)NRCF010 PLACE OF DELIVERY-REPORTSThe items to be furnished hereunder shall be delivered, with all charges paid by the Contractor,to:a. Name: Sara Lyons (1 Electronic Copy)Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)Address: Sara. Lyons@nrc.govb. Name: Hugo Alcantara (1 Electronic Copy)Contract Specialist (CS)Address: Hugo.Alcantara@nrc.gov(End of Clause)SECTION G -Contract Administration DataNRCG030 ELECTRONIC PAYMENT (SEP 2014)The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires that all payments except IRS tax refundsbe made by Electronic Funds Transfer. Payment shall be made in accordance with FAR52.232-33, entitled "Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration".To receive payment, the contractor shall prepare invoices in accordance with NRC's BillingInstructions. Claims shall be submitted on the payee's letterhead, invoice, or on theGovernment's Standard Form 1034, "Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other thanPersonal," and Standard Form 1035, "Public Voucher for Purchases Other than Personal -Continuation Sheet." The preferred method of submitting invoices is electronically to:(End of Clause)17 SECTION H -Special Contract Requirements2052.215-70 KEY PERSONNEL (JAN 1993)(a) The following individuals are considered to be essential to the successful performance of thework hereunder:Name TitleLane Howard Program ManagerRobert Fosdick Principal InvestigatorRobert Schmidt ConsultantThe contractor agrees that personnel may not be removed from the contract work or replacedwithout compliance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.(b) If one or more of the key personnel, for whatever reason, becomes, or is expected tobecome, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 workdays, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposalor initially anticipated, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and shall,subject to the concurrence of the contracting officer, promptly replace the personnel withpersonnel of at least substantially equal ability and qualifications.(c) Each request for approval of substitutions must be in writing and contain a detailedexplanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request mustalso contain a complete resume for the proposed substitute and other information requested orneeded by the contracting officer to evaluate the proposed substitution. The contracting officerand the project officer shall evaluate the contractor's request and the contracting officer shallpromptly notify the contractor of his or her decision in writing.(d) If the contracting officer determines that suitable and timely replacement of key personnelwho have been reassigned, terminated, or have otherwise become unavailable for the contractwork is not reasonably forthcoming, or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would beso substantial as to impair the successful completion of the contract or the service order, thecontract may be terminated by the contracting officer for default or for the convenience of theGovernment, as appropriate. If the contracting officer finds the contractor at fault for thecondition, the contract price or fixed fee may be equitably adjusted downward to compensatethe Government for any resultant delay, loss, or damage.(End of Clause)18 2052.215-78 TRAVEL APPROVALS AND REIMBURSEMENT (OCT 1999) -ALTERNATE I(OCT 1999)(a) Total expenditure for travel may not exceed $5,379.00 without the prior approval of thecontracting officer.(b) All foreign travel must be approved in advance by the NRC on NRC Form 445, Request forApproval of Official Foreign Travel, and must be in compliance with FAR 52.247-63 Preferencefor U.S. Flag Air Carriers. The contractor shall submit NRC Form 445 to the NRC no later than30 days prior to the commencement of travel.(c) The contractor will be reimbursed only for travel costs incurred that are directly related to thiscontract 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 theFAR Limitations of Cost clause of this contract when, at any time, the contractor learns thattravel expenses will cause the contractor to exceed the travel ceiling amount identified inparagraph (a) of this clause.(e) Reasonable travel costs for research and related activities performed at State and nonprofitinstitutions, in accordance with Section 12 of Pub. L. 100-679, must be charged in accordancewith the contractor's institutional policy to the degree that the limitations of Office ofManagement and Budget (OMB) guidance are not exceeded. Applicable guidance documentsinclude 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 forEducational Institutions.(End of Clause)NRCH480 USE OF AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) ELECTRONICPAYMENTIREMITTANCE ADDRESSThe Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires that all Federal payments except IRS taxrefunds be made by Electronic Funds Transfer. It is the policy of the Nuclear RegulatoryCommission to pay government vendors by the Automated Clearing House (ACH) electronicfunds transfer payment system. Item 15C of the Standard Form 33 may be disregarded.(End of Clause)19 NRCH470 GREEN PURCHASING (SEP 2013)(a) In furtherance of the sustainable acquisition goals included in Executive Order 13514,"Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance," products andservices acquired under this contract/order shall be energy-efficient (Energy Star or FederalEnergy Management Program (FEMP) designated), water-efficient, biobased, environmentallypreferable (e.g., Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) certified), non-ozone depleting, recycled content, and non-toxic or less toxic alternatives, to the maximumextent practicable in meeting NRC contractual requirements.(b) See NRC's Green Purchasing Plan (GPP) at:http://pbadupws.nrc..qov/docs/ML1219//ML12191A130.pdf and the General ServiceAdministration's (GSA) Green Procurement Compilation at:hftp :/Awww.qsa.qov/portal/content/l 98257.(c) The contractor shall flow down this clause into all subcontracts and other agreements thatrelate to performance of this contract/order.(End of Clause)NRCH410 WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR NRC CONTRACTOR ANDSUBCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES(a) The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) contractor and its subcontractor aresubject to the Whistleblower Employee Protection public law provisions as codified at 42 U.S.C.5851. NRC contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) shall comply with the requirements of thisWhistleblower Employee Protection law, and the implementing regulations of the NRC and theDepartment of Labor (DOL). See, for example, DOL Procedures on Handling Complaints at 29C.F.R. Part 24 concerning the employer obligations, prohibited acts, DOL procedures and therequirement for prominent posting of notice of Employee Rights at Appendix A to Part 24entitled: "Your Rights Under the Energy Reorganization Act".(b) Under this Whistleblower Employee Protection law, as implemented by regulations, NRCcontractor and subcontractor employees are protected from discharge, reprisal, threats,intimidation, coercion, blacklisting or other employment discrimination practices with respect tocompensation, terms, conditions or privileges of their employment because the contractor orsubcontractor employee(s) has provided notice to the employer, refused to engage in unlawfulpractices, assisted in proceedings or testified on activities concerning alleged violations of theAtomic Energy Act of 1954 (as amended) and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (asamended).(c) The contractor shall insert this or the substance of this clause in any subcontracts involvingwork performed under this contract.(End of Clause)20 NRCH400 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION OF REPORT(S)OR THE PUBLICATION OF RESULTS UNDER CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, ANDGRANTSReview and Approval of Reports(a) Reporting Requirements. The contractor/grantee shall comply with the terms and conditionsof the contract/grant regarding the contents of the draft and final report, summaries, data, andrelated documents, to include correcting, deleting, editing, revising, modifying, formatting, andsupplementing any of the information contained therein, at no additional cost to the NRC.Performance under the contract/grant will not be deemed accepted or completed until itcomplies with the NRC's directions. The reports, summaries, data, and related documents willbe considered draft until approved by the NRC. The contractor/grantee agrees that the direction,determinations, and decisions on approval or disapproval of reports, summaries, data, andrelated documents created under this contract/grant remain solely within the discretion of theNRC.(b) Publication of Results. Prior to any dissemination, display, publication, or release of articles,reports, summaries, data, or related documents developed under the contract/grant, thecontractor/grantee shall submit them to the NRC for review and approval. The contractor/grantee shall not release, disseminate, display or publish articles, reports, summaries, data, andrelated documents, or the contents therein, that have not been reviewed and approved by theNRC for release, display, dissemination or publication. The contractor/grantee agrees toconspicuously place any disclaimers, markings or notices, directed by the NRC, on any articles,reports, summaries, data, and related documents that the contractor/grantee intends to release,display, disseminate or publish to other persons, the public, or any other entities. Thecontractor/grantee agrees, and grants, a royalty-free, nonexclusive, irrevocable worldwidelicense to the government, to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, prepare derivative works,release, display or disclose the articles, reports, summaries, data, and related documentsdeveloped under the contract/grant, for any governmental purpose and to have or authorizeothers to do so.(c) Identification/Marking of Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information (SUNSI) andSafeguards Information (SGI). The decision, determination, or direction by the NRC thatinformation possessed, formulated or produced by the contractor/grantee constitutes SUNSI orSGI is solely within the authority and discretion of the NRC. In performing the contract/grant, thecontractor/grantee shall clearly mark SUNSI and SGI, to include for example, QUO-AllegationInformation or OUO-Security Related Information on any reports, documents, designs, data,materials, and written information, as directed by the NRC. In addition to marking theinformation as directed by the NRC, the contractor shall use the applicable NRC cover sheet(e.g., NRC Form 461 Safeguards Information) in maintaining these records and documents. Thecontractor/grantee shall ensure that SUNSI and SGI is handled, maintained and protected fromunauthorized disclosure, consistent with NRC policies and directions. The contractor/granteeshall comply with the requirements to mark, maintain, and protect all information, includingdocuments, summaries, reports, data, designs, and materials in accordance with the provisionsof Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended, its implementing regulations (10CFR 73.21), Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards and Safeguards Information policies, andNRC Management Directives and Handbooks 12.5, 12.6 and 12.7.(d) Remedies. In addition to any civil, criminal, and contractual remedies available under theapplicable laws and regulations, failure to comply with the above provisions, and/or NRCdirections, may result in suspension, withholding, or offsetting of any payments invoiced or21 0claimed by the contractor/grantee.(e) Flowdown. If the contractor/grantee intends to enter into any subcontracts or otheragreements to perform this contract/grant, the contractor/grantee shall include all of the aboveprovisions in any subcontracts or agreements.(End of Clause)22 a 4SECTION J -List of Documents, Exhibits and Other AttachmentsBILLING INSTRUCTIONS FORCOST-REIMBURSEMENT TYPE CONTRACTS (MAY 2013)General: During performance and through final payment of this contract, the contractor isresponsible for the accuracy and completeness of data within the System for AwardManagement (SAM) database and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance oninaccurate or incomplete SAM data.The contractor shall prepare invoices/vouchers for reimbursement of costs in the manner andformat described herein. FAILURE TO SUBMIT INVOICES/VOUCHERS IN ACCORDANCEWITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE INVOICENOUCHERAS IMPROPER.Standard Forms: Reimbursement requests shall be submitted on the payee's letterhead,invoice/voucher, or on the Govemment's Standard Form 1034, "Public Voucher for Purchasesand Services Other than Personal," and Standard Form 1035, "Public Voucher for PurchasesOther than Personal-Continuation Sheet."Electronic InvoiceNoucher Submissions: The preferred method of submittinginvoices/vouchers is electronically to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, via email to:Hard-Copy InvoiceNoucher Submissions: If you submit a hard-copy of the invoice/voucher,a signed original and supporting documentation shall be submitted to the following address:NRC PaymentsU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOne White Flint North11555 Rockville PikeMailstop 03-E17ARockville, MD 20852-2738Purchase of Capital Property: ($50,000 or more with life of one year or longer)Contractors must report to the Contracting Officer, electronically, any capital property acquiredwith contract funds having an initial cost of $50,000 or more, in accordance with procedures setforth in NRC Management Directive (MD) 13.1, IV, C -"Reporting Requirements" (revised2/16/2011).Agency Payment Office: Payment will continue to be made by the office designated in thecontract in Block 12 of the Standard Form 26, or Block 25 of the Standard Form 33, whicheveris applicable.Frequency: The contractor shall submit requests for reimbursement once each month, unlessotherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.Format: InvoicesNouchers shall be submitted in the format depicted on the attached sampleform entitled "InvoiceNoucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal". Alternateformats are permissible only if they address all requirements of the Billing Instructions. The23 instructions for preparation and itemization of the invoice/voucher are included with the sampleform.Task Order Contracts: The contractor must submit a separate invoice/voucher for eachindividual task order with detailed cost information. This includes all applicable cost elementsand other items discussed in paragraphs (a) through (s) of the attached instructions. Inaddition, the invoice/voucher must specify the contract number, and the NRC-assignedtask/delivery order number.Billing of Costs after Expiration of Contract: If costs are incurred during the contract periodand invoiced after the contract has expired, you must cite the period during which these costswere incurred. To be considered a proper expiration invoice/voucher, the contractor shallclearly mark it "EXPIRATION INVOICE" or "EXPIRATION VOUCHER".Final invoices/vouchers shall be marked "FINAL INVOICE" or "FINAL VOUCHER".Currency: InvoicesNouchers must be expressed in U.S. Dollars.Supersession: These instructions supersede previous Billing Instructions for Cost-Reimbursement Type Contracts (July 2011).24 qINVOICEIVOUCHER FOR PURCHASES AND SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL(SAMPLE FORMAT -COVER SHEET)1. Official Agency Billing OfficeNRC PaymentsU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOne White Flint North11555 Rockville PikeMailstop 03-E17ARockville, MD 20852-27382. InvoiceNoucher Informationa. Payee's DUNS Number or DUNS+4. The Payee shall include the Payee's Data UniversalNumber (DUNS) or DUNS+4 number that identifies the Payee's name and address. TheDUNS+4 number is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at thediscretion of the Payee to identify alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts for thesame parent concern.b. Taxpayer Identification Number. The Payee shall include the Payee's taxpayer identificationnumber (TIN) used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the administration of tax laws.(See IRS Web site:httD://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-EmDloved/Employer-ID-Numbers-(EINsV).c. Payee's Name and Address. Show the name of the Payee as it appears in the contract andits correct address. If the Payee assigns the proceeds of this contract as provided for in theassignment of claims terms of this contract, the Payee shall require as a condition of any suchassignment, that the assignee shall register separately in the System for Award Management(SAM) database at http://sam.gov and shall be paid by EFT in accordance with the terms of thiscontract. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.232-33(g) Payment by Electronic FundsTransfer -Central Contractor Registration (October 2003).d. Contract Number. Insert the NRC contract number (including Enterprise-wide Contract(EWC)), GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Governmentwide Agency Contract (GWAC)number, or Multiple Agency Contract (MAC) number, as applicable.e. Task Order Number. Insert the task/delivery order number (If Applicable). Do not includemore than one task order per invoice or the invoice may be rejected as improper.f. InvoiceNoucher. The appropriate sequential number of the invoice/voucher, beginning with001 should be designated. Contractors may also include an individual internal accountingnumber, if desired, in addition to the 3-digit sequential number.g. Date of InvoiceNoucher. Insert the date the invoice/voucher is prepared.h. Billingq Period. Insert the beginning and ending dates (day, month, year) of the period duringwhich costs were incurred and for which reimbursement is requested.i. Description of Deliverables. Provide a brief description of supplies or services, quantity, unitcost, and total cost.25
-Aj. Work Completed. Provide a general summary description of the services performed orproducts submitted for the invoice period and specify the section or Contract Line Item Number(CLIN) or SubCLIN in the contract pertaining to the required deliverable(s).k. Shipping. Insert weight and zone of shipment, if shipped by parcel post.I. Charges for freight or express shipments. Attach prepaid bill if shipped by freight or express.m. Instructions. Include instructions to consignee to notify the Contracting Officer of receipt ofshipment.n. For Indefinite Delivery contracts, the final invoice/voucher shall be marked "FINAL INVOICE"or "FINAL VOUCHER".o. Direct Costs. Insert the amount billed for the following cost elements, adjustments,suspensions, and total amounts, for both the current billing period and for the cumulative period(from contract inception to end date of this billing period).(1) Direct Labor. This consists of salaries and wages paid (or accrued) for directperformance of the contract itemized as follows:Labor Hours CumulativeCategory Billed Rate Total Hours Billed(2) Fringe Benefits. This represents fringe benefits applicable to direct labor and billedas a direct cost. Where a rate is used indicate the rate. Fringe benefits included indirect labor or in other indirect cost pools should not be identified here.(3) Contractor-acquired property ($50,000 or more). List each item costing $50,000 ormore and having a life expectancy of more than one year. List only those items ofequipment for which reimbursement is requested. For each such item, list the following(as applicable): (a) an item description, (b) manufacturer, (c) model number, (d) serialnumber, (e) acquisition cost, (f) date of purchase, and (g) a copy of the purchasingdocument.(4) Contractor-acquired property (under $50,000), Materials, and Supplies. These areequipment other than that described in (3) above, plus consumable materials andsupplies. List by category. List items valued at $1,000 or more separately. Provide theitem number for each piece of equipment valued at $1,000 or more.(5) Premium Pay. This enumeration in excess of the basic hourly rate. (Requireswritten approval of the Contracting Officer.)(6) Consultant Fee. The supporting information must include the name, hourly or dailyrate of the consultant, and reference the NRC approval (if not specifically approved inthe original contract).(7) Travel. Total costs associated with each trip must be shown in the following format:Start Date Destination CostsFrom To From To $26 I(Must include separate detailed costs for airfare, per diem, and other transportationexpenses. All costs must be adequately supported by copies of receipts or otherdocumentation.)(8) Subcontracts. Include separate detailed breakdown of all costs paid to approvedsubcontractors during the billing period.(9) Other Costs. List all other direct costs by cost element and dollar amount separately.p. Indirect Costs (Overhead and General and Administrative Expense). Cite the formula (rateand base) in effect in accordance with the terms of the contract, during the time the costs wereincurred and for which reimbursement is requested.q. Fixed-Fee. If the contract provides for a fixed-fee, it must be reimbursed as indicated in thecontract. Cite the formula or method of computation. Include this information as it applies toindividual task orders as well.(1) The NRC will withhold payment of 15% of the negotiated contract fixed-fee amount,not to exceed $100,000.(2) If the fee withholding amount has reached $100,000, the contractor may resumebilling the NRC for the balance of its fee under subsequent invoices for workcompleted.(3) Any fee amounts withheld by the NRC will be paid to the contractor during contractcloseout in increments, following the submission/settlement of indirect rate proposalsin accordance with FAR 52.216-8, "Fixed Fee" (JUN 2011).r. Total Amount Billed. Insert columns for total amounts for the current and cumulative periods.s. Adiustments. Insert columns for any adjustments, including outstanding suspensions fordeficient or defective products or nonconforming services, for the current and cumulativeperiods.t. Grand Totals.27
- 3. Sample InvoiceNoucher InformationSample InvoiceNoucher Information (Supporting Documentation must be attached)This invoice/voucher represents reimbursable costs for the billing period from-through.___Amount BilledCurrent Period Cumulative(a) Direct Costs(1) Direct labor $ $(2) Fringe benefits (% of direct labor) $ $_(3) Government property ($50,000 or more) $ $(4) Government property, Materials, andSupplies (under $50,000 per item) $. $(5) Premium pay (NRC approved overtime) $ $_(6) Consultants Fee $ $(7) Travel $ $(8) Subcontracts $_ $(9) Other costs $ $_Total Direct Costs: $ $(b) Indirect Costs (provide the rate information applicable to your firm)(10) Overhead _ % of-(Indicate Base) $ $_(11) General and Administrative (G&A) _ %of (Indicate Base) $ $Total Indirect Costs: $ $(c) Fixed-Fee:(12) Fixed-Fee Calculations:i. Total negotiated contract fixed-fee percent and amount $ii. 85% allowable fee amount $iii. Cumulative fee billed on prior invoices $iv. Fee due this invoice (not to exceed 85% of fee earned based uponnegotiated contract fee percentage) $Note: The fee balance withheld by NRC may not exceed $100,000.Total Fixed-Fee: $ I(d)(e)Total Amount BilledAdjustments (+/-)$$$$28 (f) Grand Total $ $.(The invoice/voucher format provided above must include information similar to that includedbelow in the following to ensure accuracy and completeness.)SAMPLE SUPPORTING INFORMATIONThe budget information provided below is for format purposes only and is illustrative.Cost Elements:1) Direct Labor- $2,400Labor Hours CumulativeCategory Billed Rate Total Hours BilledSenior Engineer I 100 $14.00 $1,400 975Engineer 50 $10.00 $ 500 465Computer Analyst 100 $5.00 $ 500 320$2,400 1,760 hrs.2) Fringe Benefits -$480Fringe @ 20% of Direct SalariesLabor FringeCategory Salaries AmountSenior Engineer I $1,400 $280Engineer $ 500 $100Computer Analyst $ 500 $100$2,400 $4803) Govemment-furnished and contractor-acquired Property ($50,000 or more) -$60,000Prototype Spectrometer -item number 1000-01 = $60,0004) Govemment-furnished and contractor-acquired Property (under $50,000), Materials, andSupplies -$2,00010 Radon tubes @ $110.00 = $1,1006 Pairs Electrostatic gloves @ $150.00 = $ 900$2,0005) Premium Pay -$150Walter Murphy -10 hours @ $10.00 Per Hour (Reg. Pay) = $100 x 1.5 OT rate = $150(EX: Premium pay for this individual was approved and authorized under this contractby the NRC Contracting Officer by letter dated 6/1/2011.)6) Consultants' Fee -$100Dr. Carney -1 hour fully-burdened @ $100 = $10029
- 7) Travel -$2,640(i) Airfare: (2 Roundtrip trips for 1 person @ $300 per r/t ticket)Start Date End Date Days From To Cost4/1/2011 4/7/2011 7 Philadelphia, PA Wash, D.C. $3007/1/2011 7/8/2011 8 Philadelphia, PA Wash, D.C. $300(ii) Per Diem: $136/day x 15 days = $2,0408) Subcontracting -$30,000Company A = $10,000Company B = $20,000$30,000(EX: Subcontracts for Companies A & B were consented to by the Contracting Officerby letter dated 6/15/2011.)9) Other Costs -$5,100Honorarium for speaker at American Nuclear Society conference = $5,000Nuclear Planet Journal subscription fee = $10010) Overhead Expense -S41,148Overhead @ 40% of Total Direct Costs11) General and Administrative (G&A) Expense -$22,784G&A @ 20% of Total Costs, excluding subcontracts and consultants12) Fixed-Fee -$8,218Fixed-Fee applied to Total Costs @ 5%Fixed-Fee Calculations:i. Total contract fixed-fee $100,000ii. 85% allowable fee $85,000iii. Cumulative fee billed on prior invoices $85,000iv. Fee due this invoice (not to exceed 85% of fee earned based uponnegotiated contract fee percentage) $8,218Total Amount Billed $175,020Adjustments (+1-) -$8,218Grand Total $166,80230 X ". ORDER FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES PAGE OF PAGESIMP&TAN " Mark all packages and papers with contract and/or order numbers. 1 301. DATE OP 6RDER 2. CONTRACT NO. (If any) 6 SHIP TO:*NRC-HQ-50-!4-E-000109/22/2014 a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE3. ORDER NO. 4. REQUISITION/REFERENCE NO.NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012 NRR-14-0287 SARA LYONS5. ISSUING OFFICE (Address correspondence to) b. STREET ADDRESSUS NRC -HQ 1155 ROCKVILLE PIKEACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION MAIL STOP OWFN 1OC15MAIL STOP 3WFN-05-C64MPWASHINGTON DC 20555-0001c CITY d. STATE e. ZIP CODEROCKVILLE MD 208527. TO: f. SHIP VIAa. NAME OF CONTRACTORS W R I 8. TYPE OF ORDERb. COMPANY NAME -a. PURCHASE X-' b. DELIVERYc. STREET ADDRESS REFERENCE YOUR:6220 CULEBRA RD Except for billing instructions on thereverse, this delivery order is subjectto instructions contained on this sideonly of this form and is issuedPlease furnish the following on the terms subject to the terms and conditionsand conditions specified on both sides of of the above-numbered contract.d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE this order and on the attached sheet, if any,SAN ANTONIO TX 782385166 including delivery as indicated.9. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 10. REQUISITIONING OFFICESee Schedule OFF OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION11. BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION (Check appropriate box(es)) 12. F.O.B. POINTa. SMALL b OTHER THAN SMALL I ' c. DISADVANTAGED d. WOMEN-OWNED j. e. HUBZonef. SERVICE-DISABLED g. WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) h EDWOSBVETERAN-OWNED ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOSB PROGRAM13. PLACE OF 14. GOVERNMENT BIL NO. 15. DELIVER TO F.O.B. POINT 16. DISCOUNT TERMSON OR BEFORE (Date)a. INSPECTION b. ACCEPTANCEDestination Destination 3017. SCHEDULE (See reverse for Rejections)QUANTITY UNIT QUANTITYITEM NO. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES ORDERED UNIT PRICE AMOUNT ACCEPTED(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)The Contractor shall provide services inaccordance with the Statement of Workentitled "Review of the Calvert CliffsUnits 1 and 2 License Amendment Request(LAR) Pertaining to Risk-Informed (RI)Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF)Continued ...18. SHIPPING POINT 19. GROSS SHIPPING WEIGHT 20. INVOICE NO. 17(h)TOTAL(Cont.pages)21. MAIL INVOICE TO: a. NAME $76,716.00 44US NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONSEE BILLINGINSTRUCTIONS b. STREET ADDRESS ONE WHITE FLINT NORTHONREVERSE (orP. Box) 11555 ROCKVILLE PIKE 17(i)GRANDMAILSTOP 03-EI7A TOTALc.. e $76, 716.0 ooi .CITY dSTE e. ZIP CODE $7 "160ROCKVILLE MD 20852-273822. UNITED STATES OF 09 / 22 / 201 4 23. NAME (Typed)AMERICA BY (Signature) L MONIQUE B. WILLIAMS1--,+-rLA, , t. .TITLE: CONTRACTING/ORDERING OFFICERAUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTIONPREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLEOPTIONAL FORM 347 (R-. U2012)Presrbed by GSA/FAR 48 CPR 53213(f)SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETIN."PI A13-Anfle"900DEC 2 3 2014hDOW2 ORDER FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES PAGE NOof SCHEDULE -CONTINUATION 2IMPORTANT: Mark all packages and papers with contract and/or order numbers.DATE OF ORDER CONTRACT NO. ORDER NO.09/22/2014 INRC-HQ-50-14-E-0001 NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT AMOUNT QUANTITYORDERED PRICE ACCEPTED(a) (b) (c) I(d) (e) (f) (g)Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method forControl of Surveillance Frequencies,TSTF-425."NRC Contracting Officers Representative:Sara Lyons 301-415-2861Period of Performance: 09/22/2014 to02/28/2015Accounting Info:2014-X0200-FEEBASED-20-20D007-11-4-149-1128-252ALabor/FeeThe obligated amount of award: $76,716.00.The total for this award is shown in box17(i).0000176,716.00TOTAL CARRIED FORWARD TO 1ST PAGE (ITEM 17(H)) K> $76,716.00AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPODUCTION OPTIONAL FORM 348 (R-e 42006)PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLEs#.P~bed by GS (48 CFR I 53.213(f)
CONTRACTOR ACCEPTANCE OF TASK ORDER NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012Acceptance of Task Order No: NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012 should be made by having an official,authorized to bind your organization, execute two copies of this document in the space providedand return one copy to the Contracting Officer. You should retain the other copy for yourrecords.Accepted Task Order No. N C-HQ-20-14-T-0012:Name R. B. KalmbachExecutive Director, ContractsTitle09/18/2014Date3 SECTION B -Supplies or Services/PricesNRCB010 BRIEF PROJECT TITLE AND WORK DESCRIPTION(a) The title of this project is "Review of the Calvert Cliffs Units 1 and 2 License AmendmentRequest (LAR) Pertaining to Risk-informed (RI) Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF)Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," TSTF-425."(b) Summary work description: The objective of this task order is to obtain technical assistancefrom the Southwest Research Institute's (SwRI) Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses(CNWRA) to assist the staff in determining the acceptability of the Calvert Cliffs, Units 1 and 2,License Amendment Request.PRICE/COST SCHEDULEPERIOD OF ?ERFORMANCGE'-Septetmber 22;,2014 201.5.L--'ININO. ,OF :`-ESTIMA :-W IXEDi. PEE TOTALSRIPLIESISERMICES'i ýCO.STI ~CPIFF.00001 Review of Technical Reports forLicense Amendment RequestPertaining to Risk-Informed (RI)Technical Specification Task Force(TSTF) Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method for Control ofSurveillance Frequencies," TSTF-425.Total _ _ _$76,716.00NRCBO40A CONSIDERATION AND OBLIGATION-COST-PLUS-FIXED-FEE ALTERNATE I(a) The total estimated cost to the Government for full performance of this contract is$76,716.00 of which the sum of represents the estimated reimbursable costs, and ofwhich 10 [epresents the W(b) There shall be no adjustment in the amount of the Contractor's fixed fee.(c) The amount currently obligated b the Gov rnment with respect to this contract is$76,716.00, of which the sum of represents the estimated reimbursable costs,and of which repres he ixed-fee.(d) This is an incrementally-funded contract and FAR 52.232-22 -"Limitation of Funds". applies.(e) In accordance with FAR 52.216-8 -Fixed Fee, it is the policy of the NRC to withholdpayment of fee after payment of of the fee has been paid in order to protect theGovernment's interest. The amou of fixed-fee withheld from the contractor will not exceedpercent of the total fee or qwhichever is less. Accordingly, the maximum amount offixed-fee that may be held in reserve is4 SECTION C -Description/SpecificationsStatement of WorkProject Title: Review of the Calvert Cliffs Units 1 and 2 License Amendment Request (LAR)Pertaining to Risk-Informed (RI) Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF)Initiative 5b, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies,"TSTF-425Cost Center: 1128Contract No.: NRC-HQ-50-14-E-0001Task Assignment Control Numbers: MF4227, non-fee recoverable work, for Task IMF4065 for Unit 1MF4066 for Unit 2Budget & Reporting No.: 11-4-149NRC Requisition Office: NRRNRC COR: Sara Lyons, Sara.Lyonsanrc..qov, (301) 415-2861Alternate NRC COR: Bernard L. Grenier, Bernard.Grenier(Dnrc.,qov, (301) 415-2726Fee Recoverable: Yes; all costs must be allocated to each specific TAC number in theactual amount which was spent on Task 1 or on each individual unit.Contractor: CNWRAType of Contract/Order: Cost Plus Fixed FeePeriod of Performance: 9/22/2014 -02/28/20151. BACKGROUNDIn 1992, the NRC issued the improved Standard Technical Specifications (STS) to clarify thecontent and form of requirements necessary to ensure safe operation of nuclear powerplants in accordance with Section 50.36 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10CFR 50.36). As the STS mature, necessary improvements are identified. One processused to initiate changes to the STS involves the industry-sponsored Technical SpecificationsTask Force (TSTF) submitting a proposed change or Traveler to the NRC for review,approval, and subsequent incorporation into the next revision of the STS. The NRC reviewsthe proposed change, with the end product being a model application, a model safetyevaluation, and a review plan which licensees may use in subsequent LARs. Licenseesapplying to incorporate these proposed changes into their Technical Specifications mustprovide a plant specific justification acceptable to the staff in their LAR.5 In 2007, the NRC issued the final safety evaluation (SE) for the Nuclear Energy Institute(NEI) Topical Report (TR) 04-10, Revision 1, "Risk-Informed Technical SpecificationInitiative 5b, Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies." This STSchange provides a risk-informed methodology to identify, assess, implement, and monitorproposed changes to frequencies of surveillance requirements (SRs) of technicalspecifications (TSs). The initiative is intended to maintain and improve safety throughincorporation of risk assessment and management techniques in the TSs, while reducingunnecessary burden.The Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) is currently reviewing several risk-informedLARs and expects additional risk-informed LARs in fiscal years 2015 and 2016. CalvertCliffs has submitted a RI-TSTF Initiative 5b LAR which is applicable to both units. The PRALicensing Branch (APLA) is responsible for reviewing the Probabilistic Risk Assessment(PRA) portion of the LARs to make an independent assessment regarding PRA technicaladequacy and the acceptability of the proposed amendment. Due to heavy workload inAPLA, contractor assistance is required to support APLA so as to complete the technicalreview and develop the safety evaluation report (SER) for these LARs in a timely manner.The metric which has been established for staff review and issuance of the SER is one yearfrom receipt of the LAR in ADAMS. The Calvert Cliffs was accepted in ADAMS on May 1,2014. The APLA SE date to the Division of Operating Reactor Licensing is January 2, 2015.1. SCOPE OF WORKThe scope of the work includes review of the Calvert Cliffs, Units 1 and 2, RI-TSTF Initiative5b/TSTF-425 LAR for PRA quality and technical adequacy and preparation of the technicalevaluation report (TER).ObjectiveThe objective of this task order is to obtain technical assistance from the SouthwestResearch Institute's (SwRI) Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses (CNWRA) toassist the staff in determining the acceptability of the Calvert Cliffs, Units 1 and 2, LAR.2. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE)Tasks Completion Schedule1. Gain familiarity with NRC processes specific to this Task Order.a. Prepare for a kick-off meeting by reviewing applicable One week after theDocuments and Standards (see Section 5). Travel to trip; the trip is toNRC HQ to participate in a kick-off meeting to discuss occur within twoall aspects of the scope of the work, expectations, and weeks after award ofother subjects pertinent to this type of work. Prepare a the task order.trip report.b. Travel to NRC HQ to participate in a review process One week after theassessment meeting to discuss the process, questions trip; the trip is toand potential improvements after completion of the first occur within twodetailed TSTF-425 review. Prepare a trip report. weeks of completingTask 2, below.6
- 3. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE)TasksCompletion Schedule2. Based on the applicable documents and standards found inSection 4, perform the following tasks:a. Review the layout, scope, and content of the LAR andidentify the NRC approved revision of TSTF-425referenced by the licensee in the LAR. Prepare atechnical letter report.b. Identify any deviations from the approved TSTF-425 scope:(1) Compare the TSTF-425 LAR with the Safety EvaluationReport (SER) issued for the appropriate revision ofNEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Technical SpecificationInitiative 5B, Risk-Informed Method for Control ofSurveillance Frequencies," and itemize any deviations.(2) Where possible, summarize the reason for the deviation(as identified by the licensee) along with the deviation.c. TSTF-425 identifies the specific STS SurveillanceFrequencies (SFs) to be relocated. Identify any plant-specific frequencies proposed to be relocated which arenot contained within the STS scope.1 Determine if eachrelocated frequency is solely time-based, and not basedon events, equipment conditions, or other parameters.TSTF-425, Section 2.0 describes the exceptions torelocating surveillance frequencies. Prepare a technicalletter report.d. Review the Technical Adequacy of the Internal EventsProbabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Model.(1) Confirm that the licensee has completed a peer reviewof their model in accordance with Regulatory Guide(RG) 1.200.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask l.a.Two weeks aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.a.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.b.Three weeks aftercompletion ofSubtask 1.a; seeassumptions andunderstandingssection, below.(2) Review all facts and observations (F&Os), includingany identified as "documentation issue only."Evaluate the disposition of the F&O for the TSTF-425program and determine if proposed sensitivity analysesare reasonable. Identify the need for additional orclarifying information (RAIs2) which are not necessarilylimited to F&Os, but addresses the PRA technical1 SFs which are identical with the TSTF-425 scope, or which are not relocated in the plant-specific implementation of TSTF-425, do not require review.2 See Section 10 for guidance in the preparation of RAIs.7
- 3. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE) (CONTINUED)adequacy of the Internal Events PRA model. Anexample may be an RAI related to peer review(s).Another example may be assessing the acceptabilityof a capability category I supporting requirement forthe TSTF-425 program. Prepare a technical letterreport.e. Given that the licensee is permitted to use PRA or othermethods to address seismic, fire, other external eventsand shutdown events for making SF changes, identifythe method by which the licensee is addressing otherhazard groups. Identify if the method requires a peer-reviewed PRA model for a detailed analysis or if onlyqualitative and bounding analyses will be considered.Identify if the method considers the current as-built,as-operated plant. Confirm that the method identified isconsistent with the NRC approved revision of TSTF-425referenced by the licensee in the LAR. Identify anydeviations from this guidance and provide a technicaldetermination of the significance based on availableinformation. Identify the need for additional or clarifyinginformation. Prepare a technical letter report.f. Confirm that the new program in TS AdministrativeControls is identical to the program in TSTF-425, exceptthe plant specific numbering of the TS program andreferenced surveillance requirements. Identify anydeviations, and the need for additional or clarifyinginformation. Prepare a technical letter report.g. Identify any open items in the TER and correspondingdraft RAIs.(1) Draft TER and RAIs. Review the TSTF-425 ModelSER and use it as the basis for developing the TER.(2) Incorporate NRC comments and prepare the finaldraft TER and RAIs.3. Using the same steps as in Task 2, review the licenseesupplement including the RAI responses (depending onthe content of the supplement) and determine if theresponse adequately addresses the RAI. If the RAIresponse adequately addresses the RAI, update the TER.If the response does not adequately address the RAI,develop an additional RAI. Prepare a technical letter report.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.d.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.e.One week aftercompletion ofSubtask 2.f.Two weeks afterreceipt of NRCcomments.Two weeks fromreceipt of the RAIresponses.8
- 3. SPECIFIC TASKS (WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE)4. After receipt of the last RAI responses(s), update the TER.If the response does not adequately address the RAI, listthe item as an open item in the TER.a. Draft TER. Two weeks afterreceipt of the lastRAI response(s).b. Incorporate NRC comments and prepare the final TER. Two weeks afterreceipt of NRCcomments.3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND STANDARDSTechnical References* Technical Specification Task Force, letter and enclosure to U.S. Nuclear RegulatoryCommission, Transmittal of TSTF-425, Revision 3, "Relocate Surveillance Frequenciesto Licensee Control-RITSTF Initiative 5b," dated March 18, 2009 (ADAMS Accession No.ML090850642).o Nuclear Energy Institute, NEI 04-10, Revision 1, "Risk-Inforned Technical SpecificationsInitiative 5b, Risk-informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," April 2007(ADAMS Accession No. ML071360456).* Letter from H. Hieh (NRC) to T. Pietrangelo (NEI), "Final Safety Evaluation for NuclearEnergy Institute (NEI) Industry Guidance Document NEI 04-10, Revision 0, Risk-Informed Technical Specifications Initiative 5B, Risk-Informed Method for Control ofSurveillance Frequencies," dated September 28, 2006, Accession No.ML062700012.0 Nieh, H. K., U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, letter to Biff Bradley, Nuclear EnergyInstitute, "Final Safety Evaluation for Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Topical Report (TR)04-10, Revision 1, 'Risk-Informed Technical Specifications Initiative 5B, Risk-InformedMethod for Control of Surveillance Frequencies'," dated September 19, 2007 (ADAMSAccession No. ML072570267).a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Regulatory Guide 1.174, Revision 2, "AnApproach for Using Probabilistic Risk Assessment in Risk-Informed Decisions onPlantSpecific Changes to the Licensing Basis," May 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100910006).* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Regulatory Guide 1.177, Revision 1, "AnApproach for Plant-Specific, Risk-Informed Decisionmaking: Technical Specifications,"May 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML 100910008).* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Regulatory Guide 1.200, Revision 2, "AnApproach for Determining the Technical Adequacy of Probabilistic Risk AssessmentResults for Risk-Informed Activities," March 2009 (ADAMS Accession No. ML090410014and ML090410018).9
- 4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND STANDARDS (CONTINUED)* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG-0800, Standard Review Plan, Section16.1, Revision 1, "Risk-lnformed Decision Making: Technical Specifications," March2007 (ADAMS Accession No. ML070380228)." U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG-0800, Standard Review Plan, Section19.1, Revision 3, "Determining the Technical Adequacy of Probabilistic Risk AssessmentResults for Risk-Informed Activities," September 2012 (ADAMS Accession No.ML1 2193A1 07).4. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULETechnical Reporting Requirements1. At the completion of Task 1 .a, submit a trip report that contains a brief summary of thediscussions and any highlights or challenges of the upcoming work.2. At the completion of Task 1.b, submit a trip report that contains a brief summary of thediscussions.3. At the completion of Subtask 2.a., submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include the NRC approved revision of TSTF-425referenced by the licensee in the LAR.4. At the completion of Subtask 2.b., submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include any deviations from the approved TSTF-425scope, and a summary of the reason for the deviation (as identified by the licensee),where possible.5. At the completion of Subtask 2.c, submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include identification of any plant-specific frequenciesproposed to be relocated which are not contained within the STS scope.6. At the completion of Subtask 2.d, submit a technical letter report that contains a listof the RAIs and the regulatory basis for the RAI and include a discussion on PRAtechnical adequacy for the resolution of each F&O and for the PRA model as awhole upon completing the evaluation of each F&O.7. At the completion of Task 2.e, submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include a summary of the methods used toaddress external events and shutdown events, if the method considers thecurrent as-built, as-operated plant, and any deviations from the approved revisionof TSTF-425 referenced by the licensee in the LAR.8. At the completion of Task 2.f, submit a technical letter report that contains asummary of the work performed to include a summary of and deviations of the10 new program in TS Administrative Controls from the approved revision of TSTF-425 referenced by the licensee in the LAR.5. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE9. At the completion of Task 2.g.(1) and 2.g.(2), submit a TER and RAIs, draft and final, asappropriate, that are developed in accordance with the format, outline, and contentprovided by the NRC COR.10. At the completion of Task 3, submit a TER and RAIs (if needed), draft and final, asappropriate, that are developed in accordance with the format, outline, and contentprovided by the NRC COR.11. At the completion of Task 4.a and 4.b, submit an updated TER, draft and final,respectively.Monthly Letter Status Reporting (MLSR) RequirementsMLSRs will be prepared in accordance with the base EWC contract.The MLSRs must contain a License Fee Recovery Reporting Section which lists the TACnumbers for each plant and the associated costs against those TAC numbers for thereporting period.6. REQUIRED LABOR CATEGORIES (Except for Information Techhnoloqy' Services)One Principal Investigator (PI)/ Senior Risk Analyst who possesses experience and workingknowledge in the areas of (1) Use of PRA at U.S. nuclear power plants; and (2) U.S. nuclearpower plant systems and operations.Two staff-level Nuclear Engineers or Risk Analysts who possesses in-depth knowledge ofU.S. nuclear power plant systems and operations.5. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY/MATERIALSThe ADAMS Accession No. for the Calvert Cliffs TSTF-425 LAR is ML14125A015.NOTE: Some of these documents contain proprietaryinformation and must be safeguarded against unauthorizeddisclosure. After completion of work, the documents shouldeither be destroyed or returned to NRC. If they aredestroyed, please confirm this in an E-mail to the COR andinclude the date and manner in which the documents weredestroyed.The NRC COR will provide those NRC documents related to licensing activities (forexample, any Non-Publicly available SERs, audit reports, and related documents) that arereadily available. The NRC COR will provide access to training material pertinent to theLAR reviews or other NRC documents and docketed correspondence on related issues.The CNWRA staff shall identify any additional NRC documentation that is needed and theCOR will determine whether these will be provided by the NRC or obtained directly by theCNWRA from ADAMS, NRC public document room or the NRC website at www.nrc.qov.11 A6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCEThis work will be performed at the contractor's site, with the exception of trips to the plantsite and Government site as needed.7. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONSAssumptions and UnderstandingThe level of effort for each Task was determined based on previous NRC experience fromreviewing LARs of similar scope. However, it is expected that the actual number of hourswill vary depending on the quality and scope of the specific TSTF-425 LAR to be reviewed.8. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONSAssumptions and UnderstandingThe level of effort assumption for Task 1 .a, for each traveler, is based on forty hours ofpreparation, four hours to travel to the meeting site, 16 hours1.851852e-4 days <br />0.00444 hours <br />2.645503e-5 weeks <br />6.088e-6 months <br /> for the meeting and four hoursfor return travel and documentation. It is assumed that there will be three travelers. Thelevel of effort assumption for task 1 .b, for each traveler, is based on four hours to travel tothe meeting site, 16 hours1.851852e-4 days <br />0.00444 hours <br />2.645503e-5 weeks <br />6.088e-6 months <br /> for the meeting and four hours for return travel anddocumentation.It is understood that Subtask 2.d. can be done in parallel with Subtasks 2.b. and 2.c.The level of effort assumption for Task 3 assumes two rounds of RAIs. Each round of RAIsis assumed to take 16 hours1.851852e-4 days <br />0.00444 hours <br />2.645503e-5 weeks <br />6.088e-6 months <br /> to review, including drafting any necessary follow-up RAIs andupdating the draft TER.It is understood that the level of effort for each Task contains sufficient effort to conducttelephone conference calls with the NRC staff. Such phone calls, for example, might bearranged by the NRC COR with the Licensing Project Manager and other NRC staff todiscuss the RAls and to reach an understanding with the licensee. Comments might beprovided to the contractor such that the RAls may have to be resubmitted by the contractor.Guidance for Preparing Requests for Additional Information (RAls)Additional information necessary to resolve open or unresolved items identified during thereview of the information associated with the LAR needs to be requested in a manner that isunambiguous, has an adequate basis, and is necessary for the safety review. RAls shouldbe developed using the following guidance:1. An RAI should include the appropriate basis for requesting the information. The basisshould explain why the information is needed, including how it will be used to help makea reasonable assurance finding.12
&2. Judgmental language should be avoided.a. Questions should not make adequacy determinations.b. Words like "unacceptable" or "deficient" and "deviation" should be avoided. Likewise,avoid using phrases like "the staff will require" since it is premature to requireanything when asking questions.3. Questions should be focused, not open-ended.a. The RAI should be in the form of a question or an imperative to provide whatis needed to complete the review. When the reviewer needs specificinformation or the underlying issue may not be apparent, the RAI shouldclearly identify the information requested and/or the underlying issue.b. "If ... then" questions (questions that could lead to follow-on questions) shouldprovide both parts of the question.Guidance for Preparinq Requests for Additional Information (RAls) (Continued)4. For follow-up RAIs, reference the original RAI, the date of the letter in which the licenseeresponded to the RAI, and the ADAMS Accession Number of the letter.To ensure that the response appropriately addresses the RAI, the licensee maysubmit a draft response (which the NRC dockets in the Agency-Wide DocumentsAccess and Management System (ADAMS)) and may request a follow-upteleconference and/or meeting.9. TRAVELTwo three-person, two-day trips to the NRC headquarters office in Rockville, MD.10. SECURITYThis work will be UNCLASSIFIED; it will only contain proprietary information.13 SECTION D -Packaging and MarkingNRCDO20 BRANDINGThe 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 orderto provide NRC with recognition for its involvement in and contribution to the project. If the workperformed is funded entirely with NRC funds, then the contractor must acknowledge thatinformation in its documentation/presentation.Work Supported by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Nuclear ReactorRegulation, under Contract/order number NRC-HQ-50-14-E-0001/NRC-HQ-20-14-T-0012.(End of Clause)NRCD010 PACKAGING AND MARKING(a) The Contractor shall package material for shipment to the NRC in such a manner that willensure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination. Containers andclosures shall comply with the Surface Transportation Board, Uniform Freight ClassificationRules, 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 underwhich the product is being provided.(c) Additional packaging andlor marking requirements are as follows: None.(End of Clause)14 SECTION E -Inspection and Acceptance2052.215-71 PROJECT OFFICER AUTHORITY (OCT 1999)(a) The contracting officer's authorized representative hereinafter referred to as the projectofficer for this contract is:Name: Sara LyonsAddress: Mail Stop: OWFN/10 C15Washington, DC 20555Telephone Number: 301-415-2861Sara.lyons(n rc.qovAlternate COR:Name: Bernard GrenierMail Stop: OWFN 13 E-10(301)-415-2726Bemard.orenier(anrc.,ov(b) Performance of the work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the NRCproject officer. The term technical direction is defined to include the following:(1) Technical direction to the contractor which shifts work emphasis between areas of work ortasks, authorizes travel which was unanticipated in the Schedule (i.e., travel not contemplated inthe Statement of Work or changes to specific travel identified in the Statement of Work), fills indetails, or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual statement of work.(2) Provide advice and guidance to the contractor in the preparation of drawings, specifications,or technical portions of the work description.(3) Review and, where required by the contract, approve technical reports, drawings,specifications, and technical information to be delivered by the contractor to the Governmentunder the contract.(c) Technical direction must be within the general statement of work stated in the contract. Theproject officer does not have the authority to and may not issue any technical direction which:(1) Constitutes an assignment of work outside the general scope of the contract.(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the "Changes" clause of this contract.(3) In any way causes an increase or decrease in the total estimated contract cost, the fixed fee,if any, or the time required for contract performance.(4) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications of the contract.(5) Terminates the contract, settles any claim or dispute arising under the contract, or issuesany unilateral directive whatever.(d) All technical directions must be issued in writing by the project officer or must be confirmedby the project officer in writing within ten (10) working days after verbal issuance. A copy of the15 written direction must be furnished to the contracting officer. A copy of NRC Form 445, Requestfor Approval of Official Foreign Travel, which has received final approval from the NRC must befurnished to the contracting officer.(e) The contractor shall proceed promptly with the performance of technical directions dulyissued by the project officer in the manner prescribed by this clause and within the projectofficer's authority under the provisions of this clause.(f) If, in the opinion of the contractor, any instruction or direction issued by the project officer iswithin one of the categories defined in paragraph (c) of this section, the contractor may notproceed but shall notify the contracting officer in writing within five (5) working days after thereceipt of any instruction or direction and shall request that contracting officer to modify thecontract accordingly. Upon receiving the notification from the contractor, the contracting officershall issue an appropriate contract modification or advise the contractor in writing that, in thecontracting officers opinion, the technical direction is within the scope of this article and doesnot constitute a change under the "Changes" clause.(g) Any unauthorized commitment or direction issued by the project officer may result in anunnecessary delay in the contractors performance and may even result in the contractorexpending 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 thecontract action to be taken with respect to the instruction or direction is subject to 52.233-1 -Disputes.(i) In addition to providing technical direction as defined in paragraph (b) of the section, theproject officer shall:(1) Monitor the contractors technical progress, including surveillance and assessment ofperformance, and recommend to the contracting officer changes in requirements.(2) Assist the contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered duringperformance.(3) Review all costs requested for reimbursement by the contractor and submit to thecontracting officer recommendations for approval, disapproval, or suspension of payment forsupplies and services required under this contract.(End of Clause)16 SECTION F -Deliveries or PerformanceNRCF032 TASK/DELIVERY ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (SEP 2013)This order shall commence on September 22, 2014 and will expire on February 28, 2015.(End of Clause)NRCF010 PLACE OF DELIVERY-REPORTSThe items to be furnished hereunder shall be delivered, with all charges paid by the Contractor,to:a. Name: Sara Lyons (1 Electronic Copy)Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)Address: Sara. Lyons@nrc.govb. Name: Hugo Alcantara (1 Electronic Copy)Contract Specialist (CS)Address: Hugo.Alcantara@nrc.gov(End of Clause)SECTION G -Contract Administration DataNRCG030 ELECTRONIC PAYMENT (SEP 2014)The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires that all payments except IRS tax refundsbe made by Electronic Funds Transfer. Payment shall be made in accordance with FAR52.232-33, entitled "Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration".To receive payment, the contractor shall prepare invoices in accordance with NRC's BillingInstructions. Claims shall be submitted on the payee's letterhead, invoice, or on theGovernment's Standard Form 1034, "Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other thanPersonal," and Standard Form 1035, "Public Voucher for Purchases Other than Personal -Continuation Sheet." The preferred method of submitting invoices is electronically to:(End of Clause)17 SECTION H -Special Contract Requirements2052.215-70 KEY PERSONNEL (JAN 1993)(a) The following individuals are considered to be essential to the successful performance of thework hereunder:Name TitleLane Howard Program ManagerRobert Fosdick Principal InvestigatorRobert Schmidt ConsultantThe contractor agrees that personnel may not be removed from the contract work or replacedwithout compliance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.(b) If one or more of the key personnel, for whatever reason, becomes, or is expected tobecome, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 workdays, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposalor initially anticipated, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and shall,subject to the concurrence of the contracting officer, promptly replace the personnel withpersonnel of at least substantially equal ability and qualifications.(c) Each request for approval of substitutions must be in writing and contain a detailedexplanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request mustalso contain a complete resume for the proposed substitute and other information requested orneeded by the contracting officer to evaluate the proposed substitution. The contracting officerand the project officer shall evaluate the contractor's request and the contracting officer shallpromptly notify the contractor of his or her decision in writing.(d) If the contracting officer determines that suitable and timely replacement of key personnelwho have been reassigned, terminated, or have otherwise become unavailable for the contractwork is not reasonably forthcoming, or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would beso substantial as to impair the successful completion of the contract or the service order, thecontract may be terminated by the contracting officer for default or for the convenience of theGovernment, as appropriate. If the contracting officer finds the contractor at fault for thecondition, the contract price or fixed fee may be equitably adjusted downward to compensatethe Government for any resultant delay, loss, or damage.(End of Clause)18 2052.215-78 TRAVEL APPROVALS AND REIMBURSEMENT (OCT 1999) -ALTERNATE I(OCT 1999)(a) Total expenditure for travel may not exceed $5,379.00 without the prior approval of thecontracting officer.(b) All foreign travel must be approved in advance by the NRC on NRC Form 445, Request forApproval of Official Foreign Travel, and must be in compliance with FAR 52.247-63 Preferencefor U.S. Flag Air Carriers. The contractor shall submit NRC Form 445 to the NRC no later than30 days prior to the commencement of travel.(c) The contractor will be reimbursed only for travel costs incurred that are directly related to thiscontract 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 theFAR Limitations of Cost clause of this contract when, at any time, the contractor learns thattravel expenses will cause the contractor to exceed the travel ceiling amount identified inparagraph (a) of this clause.(e) Reasonable travel costs for research and related activities performed at State and nonprofitinstitutions, in accordance with Section 12 of Pub. L. 100-679, must be charged in accordancewith the contractor's institutional policy to the degree that the limitations of Office ofManagement and Budget (OMB) guidance are not exceeded. Applicable guidance documentsinclude 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 forEducational Institutions.(End of Clause)NRCH480 USE OF AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) ELECTRONICPAYMENTIREMITTANCE ADDRESSThe Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires that all Federal payments except IRS taxrefunds be made by Electronic Funds Transfer. It is the policy of the Nuclear RegulatoryCommission to pay government vendors by the Automated Clearing House (ACH) electronicfunds transfer payment system. Item 15C of the Standard Form 33 may be disregarded.(End of Clause)19 NRCH470 GREEN PURCHASING (SEP 2013)(a) In furtherance of the sustainable acquisition goals included in Executive Order 13514,"Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance," products andservices acquired under this contract/order shall be energy-efficient (Energy Star or FederalEnergy Management Program (FEMP) designated), water-efficient, biobased, environmentallypreferable (e.g., Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) certified), non-ozone depleting, recycled content, and non-toxic or less toxic alternatives, to the maximumextent practicable in meeting NRC contractual requirements.(b) See NRC's Green Purchasing Plan (GPP) at:http://pbadupws.nrc..qov/docs/ML1219//ML12191A130.pdf and the General ServiceAdministration's (GSA) Green Procurement Compilation at:hftp :/Awww.qsa.qov/portal/content/l 98257.(c) The contractor shall flow down this clause into all subcontracts and other agreements thatrelate to performance of this contract/order.(End of Clause)NRCH410 WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR NRC CONTRACTOR ANDSUBCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES(a) The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) contractor and its subcontractor aresubject to the Whistleblower Employee Protection public law provisions as codified at 42 U.S.C.5851. NRC contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) shall comply with the requirements of thisWhistleblower Employee Protection law, and the implementing regulations of the NRC and theDepartment of Labor (DOL). See, for example, DOL Procedures on Handling Complaints at 29C.F.R. Part 24 concerning the employer obligations, prohibited acts, DOL procedures and therequirement for prominent posting of notice of Employee Rights at Appendix A to Part 24entitled: "Your Rights Under the Energy Reorganization Act".(b) Under this Whistleblower Employee Protection law, as implemented by regulations, NRCcontractor and subcontractor employees are protected from discharge, reprisal, threats,intimidation, coercion, blacklisting or other employment discrimination practices with respect tocompensation, terms, conditions or privileges of their employment because the contractor orsubcontractor employee(s) has provided notice to the employer, refused to engage in unlawfulpractices, assisted in proceedings or testified on activities concerning alleged violations of theAtomic Energy Act of 1954 (as amended) and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (asamended).(c) The contractor shall insert this or the substance of this clause in any subcontracts involvingwork performed under this contract.(End of Clause)20 NRCH400 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION OF REPORT(S)OR THE PUBLICATION OF RESULTS UNDER CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, ANDGRANTSReview and Approval of Reports(a) Reporting Requirements. The contractor/grantee shall comply with the terms and conditionsof the contract/grant regarding the contents of the draft and final report, summaries, data, andrelated documents, to include correcting, deleting, editing, revising, modifying, formatting, andsupplementing any of the information contained therein, at no additional cost to the NRC.Performance under the contract/grant will not be deemed accepted or completed until itcomplies with the NRC's directions. The reports, summaries, data, and related documents willbe considered draft until approved by the NRC. The contractor/grantee agrees that the direction,determinations, and decisions on approval or disapproval of reports, summaries, data, andrelated documents created under this contract/grant remain solely within the discretion of theNRC.(b) Publication of Results. Prior to any dissemination, display, publication, or release of articles,reports, summaries, data, or related documents developed under the contract/grant, thecontractor/grantee shall submit them to the NRC for review and approval. The contractor/grantee shall not release, disseminate, display or publish articles, reports, summaries, data, andrelated documents, or the contents therein, that have not been reviewed and approved by theNRC for release, display, dissemination or publication. The contractor/grantee agrees toconspicuously place any disclaimers, markings or notices, directed by the NRC, on any articles,reports, summaries, data, and related documents that the contractor/grantee intends to release,display, disseminate or publish to other persons, the public, or any other entities. Thecontractor/grantee agrees, and grants, a royalty-free, nonexclusive, irrevocable worldwidelicense to the government, to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, prepare derivative works,release, display or disclose the articles, reports, summaries, data, and related documentsdeveloped under the contract/grant, for any governmental purpose and to have or authorizeothers to do so.(c) Identification/Marking of Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information (SUNSI) andSafeguards Information (SGI). The decision, determination, or direction by the NRC thatinformation possessed, formulated or produced by the contractor/grantee constitutes SUNSI orSGI is solely within the authority and discretion of the NRC. In performing the contract/grant, thecontractor/grantee shall clearly mark SUNSI and SGI, to include for example, QUO-AllegationInformation or OUO-Security Related Information on any reports, documents, designs, data,materials, and written information, as directed by the NRC. In addition to marking theinformation as directed by the NRC, the contractor shall use the applicable NRC cover sheet(e.g., NRC Form 461 Safeguards Information) in maintaining these records and documents. Thecontractor/grantee shall ensure that SUNSI and SGI is handled, maintained and protected fromunauthorized disclosure, consistent with NRC policies and directions. The contractor/granteeshall comply with the requirements to mark, maintain, and protect all information, includingdocuments, summaries, reports, data, designs, and materials in accordance with the provisionsof Section 147 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended, its implementing regulations (10CFR 73.21), Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards and Safeguards Information policies, andNRC Management Directives and Handbooks 12.5, 12.6 and 12.7.(d) Remedies. In addition to any civil, criminal, and contractual remedies available under theapplicable laws and regulations, failure to comply with the above provisions, and/or NRCdirections, may result in suspension, withholding, or offsetting of any payments invoiced or21 0claimed by the contractor/grantee.(e) Flowdown. If the contractor/grantee intends to enter into any subcontracts or otheragreements to perform this contract/grant, the contractor/grantee shall include all of the aboveprovisions in any subcontracts or agreements.(End of Clause)22 a 4SECTION J -List of Documents, Exhibits and Other AttachmentsBILLING INSTRUCTIONS FORCOST-REIMBURSEMENT TYPE CONTRACTS (MAY 2013)General: During performance and through final payment of this contract, the contractor isresponsible for the accuracy and completeness of data within the System for AwardManagement (SAM) database and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance oninaccurate or incomplete SAM data.The contractor shall prepare invoices/vouchers for reimbursement of costs in the manner andformat described herein. FAILURE TO SUBMIT INVOICES/VOUCHERS IN ACCORDANCEWITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE INVOICENOUCHERAS IMPROPER.Standard Forms: Reimbursement requests shall be submitted on the payee's letterhead,invoice/voucher, or on the Govemment's Standard Form 1034, "Public Voucher for Purchasesand Services Other than Personal," and Standard Form 1035, "Public Voucher for PurchasesOther than Personal-Continuation Sheet."Electronic InvoiceNoucher Submissions: The preferred method of submittinginvoices/vouchers is electronically to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, via email to:Hard-Copy InvoiceNoucher Submissions: If you submit a hard-copy of the invoice/voucher,a signed original and supporting documentation shall be submitted to the following address:NRC PaymentsU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOne White Flint North11555 Rockville PikeMailstop 03-E17ARockville, MD 20852-2738Purchase of Capital Property: ($50,000 or more with life of one year or longer)Contractors must report to the Contracting Officer, electronically, any capital property acquiredwith contract funds having an initial cost of $50,000 or more, in accordance with procedures setforth in NRC Management Directive (MD) 13.1, IV, C -"Reporting Requirements" (revised2/16/2011).Agency Payment Office: Payment will continue to be made by the office designated in thecontract in Block 12 of the Standard Form 26, or Block 25 of the Standard Form 33, whicheveris applicable.Frequency: The contractor shall submit requests for reimbursement once each month, unlessotherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.Format: InvoicesNouchers shall be submitted in the format depicted on the attached sampleform entitled "InvoiceNoucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal". Alternateformats are permissible only if they address all requirements of the Billing Instructions. The23 instructions for preparation and itemization of the invoice/voucher are included with the sampleform.Task Order Contracts: The contractor must submit a separate invoice/voucher for eachindividual task order with detailed cost information. This includes all applicable cost elementsand other items discussed in paragraphs (a) through (s) of the attached instructions. Inaddition, the invoice/voucher must specify the contract number, and the NRC-assignedtask/delivery order number.Billing of Costs after Expiration of Contract: If costs are incurred during the contract periodand invoiced after the contract has expired, you must cite the period during which these costswere incurred. To be considered a proper expiration invoice/voucher, the contractor shallclearly mark it "EXPIRATION INVOICE" or "EXPIRATION VOUCHER".Final invoices/vouchers shall be marked "FINAL INVOICE" or "FINAL VOUCHER".Currency: InvoicesNouchers must be expressed in U.S. Dollars.Supersession: These instructions supersede previous Billing Instructions for Cost-Reimbursement Type Contracts (July 2011).24 qINVOICEIVOUCHER FOR PURCHASES AND SERVICES OTHER THAN PERSONAL(SAMPLE FORMAT -COVER SHEET)1. Official Agency Billing OfficeNRC PaymentsU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOne White Flint North11555 Rockville PikeMailstop 03-E17ARockville, MD 20852-27382. InvoiceNoucher Informationa. Payee's DUNS Number or DUNS+4. The Payee shall include the Payee's Data UniversalNumber (DUNS) or DUNS+4 number that identifies the Payee's name and address. TheDUNS+4 number is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at thediscretion of the Payee to identify alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts for thesame parent concern.b. Taxpayer Identification Number. The Payee shall include the Payee's taxpayer identificationnumber (TIN) used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the administration of tax laws.(See IRS Web site:httD://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-EmDloved/Employer-ID-Numbers-(EINsV).c. Payee's Name and Address. Show the name of the Payee as it appears in the contract andits correct address. If the Payee assigns the proceeds of this contract as provided for in theassignment of claims terms of this contract, the Payee shall require as a condition of any suchassignment, that the assignee shall register separately in the System for Award Management(SAM) database at http://sam.gov and shall be paid by EFT in accordance with the terms of thiscontract. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.232-33(g) Payment by Electronic FundsTransfer -Central Contractor Registration (October 2003).d. Contract Number. Insert the NRC contract number (including Enterprise-wide Contract(EWC)), GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Governmentwide Agency Contract (GWAC)number, or Multiple Agency Contract (MAC) number, as applicable.e. Task Order Number. Insert the task/delivery order number (If Applicable). Do not includemore than one task order per invoice or the invoice may be rejected as improper.f. InvoiceNoucher. The appropriate sequential number of the invoice/voucher, beginning with001 should be designated. Contractors may also include an individual internal accountingnumber, if desired, in addition to the 3-digit sequential number.g. Date of InvoiceNoucher. Insert the date the invoice/voucher is prepared.h. Billingq Period. Insert the beginning and ending dates (day, month, year) of the period duringwhich costs were incurred and for which reimbursement is requested.i. Description of Deliverables. Provide a brief description of supplies or services, quantity, unitcost, and total cost.25
-Aj. Work Completed. Provide a general summary description of the services performed orproducts submitted for the invoice period and specify the section or Contract Line Item Number(CLIN) or SubCLIN in the contract pertaining to the required deliverable(s).k. Shipping. Insert weight and zone of shipment, if shipped by parcel post.I. Charges for freight or express shipments. Attach prepaid bill if shipped by freight or express.m. Instructions. Include instructions to consignee to notify the Contracting Officer of receipt ofshipment.n. For Indefinite Delivery contracts, the final invoice/voucher shall be marked "FINAL INVOICE"or "FINAL VOUCHER".o. Direct Costs. Insert the amount billed for the following cost elements, adjustments,suspensions, and total amounts, for both the current billing period and for the cumulative period(from contract inception to end date of this billing period).(1) Direct Labor. This consists of salaries and wages paid (or accrued) for directperformance of the contract itemized as follows:Labor Hours CumulativeCategory Billed Rate Total Hours Billed(2) Fringe Benefits. This represents fringe benefits applicable to direct labor and billedas a direct cost. Where a rate is used indicate the rate. Fringe benefits included indirect labor or in other indirect cost pools should not be identified here.(3) Contractor-acquired property ($50,000 or more). List each item costing $50,000 ormore and having a life expectancy of more than one year. List only those items ofequipment for which reimbursement is requested. For each such item, list the following(as applicable): (a) an item description, (b) manufacturer, (c) model number, (d) serialnumber, (e) acquisition cost, (f) date of purchase, and (g) a copy of the purchasingdocument.(4) Contractor-acquired property (under $50,000), Materials, and Supplies. These areequipment other than that described in (3) above, plus consumable materials andsupplies. List by category. List items valued at $1,000 or more separately. Provide theitem number for each piece of equipment valued at $1,000 or more.(5) Premium Pay. This enumeration in excess of the basic hourly rate. (Requireswritten approval of the Contracting Officer.)(6) Consultant Fee. The supporting information must include the name, hourly or dailyrate of the consultant, and reference the NRC approval (if not specifically approved inthe original contract).(7) Travel. Total costs associated with each trip must be shown in the following format:Start Date Destination CostsFrom To From To $26 I(Must include separate detailed costs for airfare, per diem, and other transportationexpenses. All costs must be adequately supported by copies of receipts or otherdocumentation.)(8) Subcontracts. Include separate detailed breakdown of all costs paid to approvedsubcontractors during the billing period.(9) Other Costs. List all other direct costs by cost element and dollar amount separately.p. Indirect Costs (Overhead and General and Administrative Expense). Cite the formula (rateand base) in effect in accordance with the terms of the contract, during the time the costs wereincurred and for which reimbursement is requested.q. Fixed-Fee. If the contract provides for a fixed-fee, it must be reimbursed as indicated in thecontract. Cite the formula or method of computation. Include this information as it applies toindividual task orders as well.(1) The NRC will withhold payment of 15% of the negotiated contract fixed-fee amount,not to exceed $100,000.(2) If the fee withholding amount has reached $100,000, the contractor may resumebilling the NRC for the balance of its fee under subsequent invoices for workcompleted.(3) Any fee amounts withheld by the NRC will be paid to the contractor during contractcloseout in increments, following the submission/settlement of indirect rate proposalsin accordance with FAR 52.216-8, "Fixed Fee" (JUN 2011).r. Total Amount Billed. Insert columns for total amounts for the current and cumulative periods.s. Adiustments. Insert columns for any adjustments, including outstanding suspensions fordeficient or defective products or nonconforming services, for the current and cumulativeperiods.t. Grand Totals.27
- 3. Sample InvoiceNoucher InformationSample InvoiceNoucher Information (Supporting Documentation must be attached)This invoice/voucher represents reimbursable costs for the billing period from-through.___Amount BilledCurrent Period Cumulative(a) Direct Costs(1) Direct labor $ $(2) Fringe benefits (% of direct labor) $ $_(3) Government property ($50,000 or more) $ $(4) Government property, Materials, andSupplies (under $50,000 per item) $. $(5) Premium pay (NRC approved overtime) $ $_(6) Consultants Fee $ $(7) Travel $ $(8) Subcontracts $_ $(9) Other costs $ $_Total Direct Costs: $ $(b) Indirect Costs (provide the rate information applicable to your firm)(10) Overhead _ % of-(Indicate Base) $ $_(11) General and Administrative (G&A) _ %of (Indicate Base) $ $Total Indirect Costs: $ $(c) Fixed-Fee:(12) Fixed-Fee Calculations:i. Total negotiated contract fixed-fee percent and amount $ii. 85% allowable fee amount $iii. Cumulative fee billed on prior invoices $iv. Fee due this invoice (not to exceed 85% of fee earned based uponnegotiated contract fee percentage) $Note: The fee balance withheld by NRC may not exceed $100,000.Total Fixed-Fee: $ I(d)(e)Total Amount BilledAdjustments (+/-)$$$$28 (f) Grand Total $ $.(The invoice/voucher format provided above must include information similar to that includedbelow in the following to ensure accuracy and completeness.)SAMPLE SUPPORTING INFORMATIONThe budget information provided below is for format purposes only and is illustrative.Cost Elements:1) Direct Labor- $2,400Labor Hours CumulativeCategory Billed Rate Total Hours BilledSenior Engineer I 100 $14.00 $1,400 975Engineer 50 $10.00 $ 500 465Computer Analyst 100 $5.00 $ 500 320$2,400 1,760 hrs.2) Fringe Benefits -$480Fringe @ 20% of Direct SalariesLabor FringeCategory Salaries AmountSenior Engineer I $1,400 $280Engineer $ 500 $100Computer Analyst $ 500 $100$2,400 $4803) Govemment-furnished and contractor-acquired Property ($50,000 or more) -$60,000Prototype Spectrometer -item number 1000-01 = $60,0004) Govemment-furnished and contractor-acquired Property (under $50,000), Materials, andSupplies -$2,00010 Radon tubes @ $110.00 = $1,1006 Pairs Electrostatic gloves @ $150.00 = $ 900$2,0005) Premium Pay -$150Walter Murphy -10 hours @ $10.00 Per Hour (Reg. Pay) = $100 x 1.5 OT rate = $150(EX: Premium pay for this individual was approved and authorized under this contractby the NRC Contracting Officer by letter dated 6/1/2011.)6) Consultants' Fee -$100Dr. Carney -1 hour fully-burdened @ $100 = $10029
- 7) Travel -$2,640(i) Airfare: (2 Roundtrip trips for 1 person @ $300 per r/t ticket)Start Date End Date Days From To Cost4/1/2011 4/7/2011 7 Philadelphia, PA Wash, D.C. $3007/1/2011 7/8/2011 8 Philadelphia, PA Wash, D.C. $300(ii) Per Diem: $136/day x 15 days = $2,0408) Subcontracting -$30,000Company A = $10,000Company B = $20,000$30,000(EX: Subcontracts for Companies A & B were consented to by the Contracting Officerby letter dated 6/15/2011.)9) Other Costs -$5,100Honorarium for speaker at American Nuclear Society conference = $5,000Nuclear Planet Journal subscription fee = $10010) Overhead Expense -S41,148Overhead @ 40% of Total Direct Costs11) General and Administrative (G&A) Expense -$22,784G&A @ 20% of Total Costs, excluding subcontracts and consultants12) Fixed-Fee -$8,218Fixed-Fee applied to Total Costs @ 5%Fixed-Fee Calculations:i. Total contract fixed-fee $100,000ii. 85% allowable fee $85,000iii. Cumulative fee billed on prior invoices $85,000iv. Fee due this invoice (not to exceed 85% of fee earned based uponnegotiated contract fee percentage) $8,218Total Amount Billed $175,020Adjustments (+1-) -$8,218Grand Total $166,80230