This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only to identify capable firms for on-site Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) support for the Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) environmental-remediation project in Parks Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. This is a special notice only. No proposals are being requested or accepted in response to this notice. All responses must be submitted electronically through the designated Market Survey Form.
\n\n1. Description of Work
\n\nThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, is seeking capability statements from qualified firms to determine the availability and technical capability of firms able to provide independent on-site nuclear criticality safety support for the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) SLDA project.
\n\nThe anticipated requirement is a firm-fixed-price service contract with cost-reimbursable travel, consisting of a one-year base period and four option years.
\n\nThe contractor will provide a qualified primary NCS Officer and alternate NCS Officer to support active environmental-remediation operations at the SLDA site. The contractor will serve as an independent technical advisor to USACE and will provide oversight and quality assurance of the remediation contractor’s NCS program.
\n\nThe anticipated scope includes:
\n\nProviding on-site presence during active remediation operations.
\n\tConducting field walkdowns and direct observation of remediation activities.
\n\tReviewing Nuclear Criticality Safety Evaluations, calculations, technical-basis documents, work plans, procedures, and other submittals.
\n\tAssessing the implementation and effectiveness of criticality-safety controls.
\n\tConducting audits, assessments, and surveillance of the remediation contractor’s NCS program.
\n\tReviewing safety, radiological, operational, and nuclear quality-assurance documentation.
\n\tSupporting the safe handling, measurement, processing, storage, transport, and disposal of excavated radiological materials, including special nuclear material.
\n\tPreparing independent technical reports identifying findings, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
\n\tSupporting coordination with USACE, the site owner, regulators, and other project stakeholders, as required.
\n\tThe work will primarily occur at the SLDA site in Parks Township, Pennsylvania. The requirement may also include periodic travel to USACE offices and other off-site meeting locations.
\n\n2. Submission Requirements & Instructions
\n\nThe only authorized method for submitting responses to this Sources Sought Notice is through the electronic Market Survey Form linked below. Responses submitted by email or any other method will not be accepted.
\n\nPlease limit responses to the specific information requested in the online form. Firms should be prepared to address their relevant experience, availability of qualified primary and alternate personnel, experience with nuclear criticality safety and radiological or HTRW remediation, and potential interest in serving as a prime contractor or teaming partner.
\n\nPlease limit your responses to the specific information requested within the online form.
\n\nhttps://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/CKsStcvvq4
\n\nhttps://forms.osi.apps.mil/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=unZN_HzxUEy5p48xY9J1gqWCk0sPU9lLvnwyNUMYjIlUMkxGQklYOTZHN0hKQUdBT0pGWjE3WDZCUi4u
\n\n3. Points of Contact
\n\nFor general inquiries, clarifications, or technical issues regarding the submission form, please contact the following representatives. Note: Do not email capability statements or survey responses to these addresses.
\n\nNathaniel M. Dent - Contract Specialist
\n\nNathaniel.m.dent@usace.army.mil
\n\nJeffrey G. Ernest - Contracting Officer
\n\nJeffrey.G.Ernest@usace.army.mil
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Description of Work\n\nThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, is seeking capability statements from qualified firms to determine the availability and technical capability of firms able to provide independent on-site nuclear criticality safety support for the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) SLDA project.\n\nThe anticipated requirement is a firm-fixed-price service contract with cost-reimbursable travel, consisting of a one-year base period and four option years.\n\nThe contractor will provide a qualified primary NCS Officer and alternate NCS Officer to support active environmental-remediation operations at the SLDA site. 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The requirement may also include periodic travel to USACE offices and other off-site meeting locations.\n\n2. Submission Requirements & Instructions\n\nThe only authorized method for submitting responses to this Sources Sought Notice is through the electronic Market Survey Form linked below. Responses submitted by email or any other method will not be accepted.\n\nPlease limit responses to the specific information requested in the online form. 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\n\n1. Description of Work
\n\nThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, is seeking capability statements from qualified firms to determine the availability and technical capability of firms able to provide independent on-site nuclear criticality safety support for the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) SLDA project.
\n\nThe anticipated requirement is a firm-fixed-price service contract with cost-reimbursable travel, consisting of a one-year base period and four option years.
\n\nThe contractor will provide a qualified primary NCS Officer and alternate NCS Officer to support active environmental-remediation operations at the SLDA site. The contractor will serve as an independent technical advisor to USACE and will provide oversight and quality assurance of the remediation contractor’s NCS program.
\n\nThe anticipated scope includes:
\n\nProviding on-site presence during active remediation operations.
\n\tConducting field walkdowns and direct observation of remediation activities.
\n\tReviewing Nuclear Criticality Safety Evaluations, calculations, technical-basis documents, work plans, procedures, and other submittals.
\n\tAssessing the implementation and effectiveness of criticality-safety controls.
\n\tConducting audits, assessments, and surveillance of the remediation contractor’s NCS program.
\n\tReviewing safety, radiological, operational, and nuclear quality-assurance documentation.
\n\tSupporting the safe handling, measurement, processing, storage, transport, and disposal of excavated radiological materials, including special nuclear material.
\n\tPreparing independent technical reports identifying findings, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
\n\tSupporting coordination with USACE, the site owner, regulators, and other project stakeholders, as required.
\n\tThe work will primarily occur at the SLDA site in Parks Township, Pennsylvania. The requirement may also include periodic travel to USACE offices and other off-site meeting locations.
\n\n2. Submission Requirements & Instructions
\n\nThe only authorized method for submitting responses to this Sources Sought Notice is through the electronic Market Survey Form linked below. Responses submitted by email or any other method will not be accepted.
\n\nPlease limit responses to the specific information requested in the online form. Firms should be prepared to address their relevant experience, availability of qualified primary and alternate personnel, experience with nuclear criticality safety and radiological or HTRW remediation, and potential interest in serving as a prime contractor or teaming partner.
\n\nPlease limit your responses to the specific information requested within the online form.
\n\nhttps://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/CKsStcvvq4
\n\nhttps://forms.osi.apps.mil/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=unZN_HzxUEy5p48xY9J1gqWCk0sPU9lLvnwyNUMYjIlUMkxGQklYOTZHN0hKQUdBT0pGWjE3WDZCUi4u
\n\n3. Points of Contact
\n\nFor general inquiries, clarifications, or technical issues regarding the submission form, please contact the following representatives. Note: Do not email capability statements or survey responses to these addresses.
\n\nNathaniel M. Dent - Contract Specialist
\n\nNathaniel.m.dent@usace.army.mil
\n\nJeffrey G. Ernest - Contracting Officer
\n\nJeffrey.G.Ernest@usace.army.mil
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