ML20140C634

Ltr Contract NRC-02-97-004 Entitled, Technical Assistance in Preparation of EIS for Application for License to Operate ISFSI to Store TMI-2 Spent Fuel at Inel Site Awarded to Southwest Research Institute

ML20140C634
Person / Time
Site:	07200020
Issue date:	05/28/1997
From:	Mace M NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION (ADM)
To:	Chatten R SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
References
CON-NRC-02-97-004, CON-NRC-2-97-4 NUDOCS 9706100005
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p p 'l 1 1991 Southwest Research Institute Attn: Robert E. Chatten. Director of Contracts 6220 Culebra Road P0 Orawer 28510 San Antonio, TX 78238 5166

Subject:

Letter Contract No. NRC 02-97 004 Entitled, " Technical Assistance in the Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Application for a License to Operate an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) to Store TNI 2 Spent Fuel at the Idaho Nuclear Engineering Lab (INEL) Site."

Dear Mr. Chatten:

Pending negotiation of formal Contract No. NRC-02-97-004, and contingent upon your bcceptance of the terms and conditions of this Letter Contract, the Center' for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses, is authorized and directed, effective May 30. 1997, to initiate work in accordance with the enclosed-statement of work which is made a part of this Letter Contract.

It is estimated that the amount currently allotted will cover performance through July 30, 1997.

Likewise, the following FAR Clauses are hereby incorporated and made a part of this Letter Contract:

EXECUTION AND COMENCEMENT OF WORK (FAR 52.216 23) (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall indicate acceptance of this letter contract by signing three copies of the contract and returning them to the Contracting Officer not later than May 30, 1997.

Upon acce)tance by both parties, the Contractor shall proceed with performance of t1e work, including purchase of necessary materials.

(End of Clause)

LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY (FAR 52.216 24 (APR 1984)

(a)

In performing this contract, the Contractor is not authorized to make expenditures or incur obligations exceeding $40,000.

(b) The maximum amount for which the Government shall be liable if this contract is terminated is $40.000.

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CONTRACT DEFINITIZATION (FAR 52.216 25) (APR 1984)

(a) A cost plus fixed fee definitive contract is contemplated. The Contractor agrees to begin promptly negotiating with the Contracting Officer the terms of a definitive contract that will include (1) all clauses required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) on the date of execution of the letter contract. (2) all clauses required by law on the date of execution of the definitive contract, and (3) any other mutually agreeable clauses terms i

and conditions. The Contractor agrees to submit a cost proposal and cost or pricing data supporting its proposal.

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(b) The schedule for definitizing this contract is:

j (1) The contractor's price proposal shall be submitted by June 30. 1997.

l (2) Negotiations will start on or about July 16, 1997.

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(3) The target date for definitization of this contract is August 20.

1997.

(c)

If agreement on a definitive contract to su)ersede this letter contract is not reached by the target date in paragraph ()) above, or within any i

extension of it granted by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may, with the approval of the head of the contracting activity, determine a reasonable price or fee in accordance with Subpart 15.8 and Part 31 of the l

FAR, subject to Contractor appeal as provided in the Dis)utes clause.

In any i

event, the Contractor shall proceed with completion of tie contract, subject only to the Limitation of Government Liability clause.

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l (1) After the Contracting Officer's determination of price or fee, the contract shall be governed by--

i (i) All clauses required by the FAR on the date of execution of this letter contract for cost reimbursement contracts, as determined by the Contractina Officer under this paragraph (c);

(ii) All clauses required by law as of the date of the Contracting i

Officer's determination: and j

(iii) Any other clauses, terms and conditions mutually agreed upon.

(2) To the extent consistent with subparagraph (c)(1) above, all j

clauses, terms, and conditions included in this letter contract shall continue in effect, except those that by their nature apply only to a letter contract.

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FAR Clause 52.216 26. Payments of Allowable Costs Before Definitization. is hereby incorporated into this contract by reference.

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i If. you have any questions regarding this letter contract, please call Barbara Meehan on 301 415-6730.

Sincerely, j

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' Contract Management Branch No.-l i

Division of Contracts and i

Property Management. ADM

Enclosure:

As stated i

ACCEPTED:

Southwest Research Institute By:

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