Subpart 2052.2 - Text of Provisions and

Clauses

Parent topic: PART 2052 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

2052.200 Authority.

2052.204-70 Security.

As prescribed at 2004.404(a), the contracting officer shall insert the following clause in solicitations

and contracts during which the contractor may have access to, or contact with classified

information, including National Security information, restricted data, formerly restricted data, and

other classified data:

Security (OCT 1999)

(a) Security/Classification Requirements Form. The attached NRC Form 187 (See List of

Attachments) furnishes the basis for providing security and classification requirements to prime

contractors, subcontractors, or others (e.g., bidders) who have or may have an NRC contractual

relationship that requires access to classified information or matter, access on a continuing basis (in

excess of 90 or more days) to NRC Headquarters controlled buildings, or otherwise requires NRC

photo identification or card-key badges.

(b) It is the contractor's duty to safeguard National Security Information, Restricted Data, and

Formerly Restricted Data. The contractor shall, in accordance with the Commission's security

regulations and requirements, be responsible for safeguarding National Security Information,

Restricted Data, and Formerly Restricted Data, and for protecting against sabotage, espionage, loss,

and theft, the classified documents and material in the contractor's possession in connection with

the performance of work under this contract. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this

contract, the contractor shall transmit to the Commission any classified matter in the possession of

the contractor or any person under the contractor's control in connection with performance of this

contract upon completion or termination of this contract.

(1) The contractor shall complete a certificate of possession to be furnished to the Commission

specifying the classified matter to be retained if the retention is:

(i) Required after the completion or termination of the contract; and

(ii) Approved by the contracting officer.

(2) The certification must identify the items and types or categories of matter retained, the

conditions governing the retention of the matter and their period of retention, if known. If the

retention is approved by the contracting officer, the security provisions of the contract continue to

be applicable to the matter retained.

(c) In connection with the performance of the work under this contract, the contractor may be

furnished, or may develop or acquire, proprietary data (trade secrets) or confidential or privileged

technical, business, or financial information, including Commission plans, policies, reports, financial
plans, internal data protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 (Pub. L. 93-579), or other information

which has not been released to the public or has been determined by the Commission to be

otherwise exempt from disclosure to the public. The contractor agrees to hold the information in

confidence and not to directly or indirectly duplicate, disseminate, or disclose the information, in

whole or in part, to any other person or organization except as necessary to perform the work under

this contract. The contractor agrees to return the information to the Commission or otherwise

dispose of it at the direction of the contracting officer. Failure to comply with this clause is grounds

for termination of this contract.

(d) Regulations. The contractor agrees to conform to all security regulations and requirements of the

Commission which are subject to change as directed by the NRC Division of Facilities and Security

and the Contracting Officer. These changes will be under the authority of the FAR Changes clause

referenced in Section I of this document.

(e) Definition of national security information. As used in this clause, the term national security

information means information that has been determined pursuant to Executive Order 12958 or any

predecessor order to require protection against unauthorized disclosure and that is so designated.

(f) Definition of restricted data. As used in this clause, the term Restricted Data means all data

concerning design, manufacture, or utilization of atomic weapons; the production of special nuclear

material; or the use of special nuclear material in the production of energy, but does not include

data declassified or removed from the Restricted Data category under to Section 142 of the Atomic

Energy Act of 1954, as amended.

(g) Definition of formerly restricted data. As used in this clause the term Formerly Restricted Data

means all data removed from the Restricted Data category under Section 142-d of the Atomic

Energy Act of 1954, as amended.

(h) Security clearance personnel. The contractor may not permit any individual to have access to

Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, or other classified information, except in accordance

with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the Commission's regulations or requirements

applicable to the particular type or category of classified information to which access is required.

The contractor shall also execute a Standard Form 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure

Agreement, when access to classified information is required.

(i) Criminal liabilities. Disclosure of National Security Information, Restricted Data, and Formerly

Restricted Data relating to the work or services ordered hereunder to any person not entitled to

receive it, or failure to safeguard any Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, or any other

classified matter that may come to the contractor or any person under the contractor's control in

connection with work under this contract, may subject the contractor, its agents, employees, or

subcontractors to criminal liability under the laws of the United States. (See the Atomic Energy Act

of 1954, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.; 18 U.S.C. 793 and 794; and Executive Order 12958.)

(j) Subcontracts and purchase orders. Except as otherwise authorized, in writing, by the contracting

officer, the contractor shall insert provisions similar to the foregoing in all subcontracts and

purchase orders under this contract.

(k) In performing contract work, the contractor shall classify all documents, material, and equipment

originated or generated by the contractor in accordance with guidance issued by the Commission.

Every subcontract and purchase order issued under the contract that involves originating or

generating classified documents, material, and equipment must provide that the subcontractor or

supplier assign the proper classification to all documents, material, and equipment in accordance
with guidance furnished by the contractor.

(End of clause)

2052.204-71 Site access badge requirements.

As prescribed at 2004.404(b), the contracting officer shall insert the following clause in all

solicitations and contracts under which the contractor will require access to Government facilities.

The clause may be altered to reflect any special conditions to be applied to foreign nationals:

Site Access Badge Requirements (JAN 1993)

During the life of this contract, the rights of ingress and egress for contractor personnel must be

made available as required. In this regard, all contractor personnel whose duties under this contract

require their presence on-site shall be clearly identifiable by a distinctive badge furnished by the

Government. The Project Officer shall assist the contractor in obtaining the badges for contractor

personnel. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to ensure that each employee has proper

identification at all times. All prescribed identification must be immediately delivered to the Security

Office for cancellation or disposition upon the termination of employment of any contractor

personnel. Contractor personnel shall have this identification in their possession during on-site

performance under this contract. It is the contractor's duty to assure that contractor personnel enter

only those work areas necessary for performance of contract work and to assure the safeguarding of

any Government records or data that contractor personnel may come into contact with.

(End of clause)

2052.209-70 Current/former agency employee involvement.

As prescribed at 2009.105-70, the contracting officer shall insert the following provision in all

solicitations:

Current/Former Agency Employee Involvement (OCT 1999)

(a) The following representation is required by the NRC Acquisition Regulation 2009.105-70(b). It is

not NRC policy to encourage offerors and contractors to propose current/former agency employees

to perform work under NRC contracts and as set forth in the above cited provision, the use of such

employees may, under certain conditions, adversely affect NRC's consideration of non-competitive

proposals and task orders.

(b) There ( ) are ( ) are no current/former NRC employees (including special Government employees

performing services as experts, advisors, consultants, or members of advisory committees) who have

been or will be involved, directly or indirectly, in developing the offer, or in negotiating on behalf of

the offeror, or in managing, administering, or performing any contract, consultant agreement, or

subcontract resulting from this offer. For each individual so identified, the Technical and

Management proposal must contain, as a separate attachment, the name of the individual, the

individual's title while employed by the NRC, the date individual left NRC, and a brief description of

the individual's role under this proposal.
(End of provision)

2052.209-71 Contractor organizational conflicts of interest

(representation).

As prescribed in 2009.570-4(b) and 2009.570-8, the contracting officer must insert the following

provision in applicable solicitations and in contracts resulting from unsolicited proposals. The

contracting officer must also include the following in task orders and contract modifications for new

work.

Contractor Organizational Conflicts of Interest Representation (OCT 1999)

I represent to the best of my knowledge and belief that:

The award to ________________ of a contract or the modification of an existing contract does / / does

not / / involve situations or relationships of the type set forth in 48 CFR 2009.570-3(b).

(a) If the representation, as completed, indicates that situations or relationships of the type set forth

in 48 CFR 2009.570-3(b) are involved, or the contracting officer otherwise determines that potential

organizational conflicts of interest exist, the offeror shall provide a statement in writing that

describes in a concise manner all relevant factors bearing on his representation to the contracting

officer. If the contracting officer determines that organizational conflicts exist, the following actions

may be taken:

(1) Impose appropriate conditions which avoid such conflicts;

(2) Disqualify the offeror; or

(3) Determine that it is otherwise in the best interest of the United States to seek award of the

contract under the waiver provisions of 48 CFR 2009-570-9.

(b) The refusal to provide the representation required by 48 CFR 2009.570-4(b), or upon request of

the contracting officer, the facts required by 48 CFR 2009.570-3(b), must result in disqualification of

the offeror for award.

(End of provision)

2052.209-72 Contractor organizational conflicts of interest.

As prescribed at 2009.570-5(a) and 2009.570-8, the contracting officer must insert the following

clause in all applicable solicitations, contracts, and simplified acquisitions of the types described;

2009.570-4(b):

Contractor Organizational Conflicts of Interest (JAN 1993)

(a) Purpose. The primary purpose of this clause is to aid in ensuring that the contractor:

(1) Is not placed in a conflicting role because of current or planned interests (financial, contractual,

organizational, or otherwise) which relate to the work under this contract; and
(2) Does not obtain an unfair competitive advantage over other parties by virtue of its performance

of this contract.

(b) Scope. The restrictions described apply to performance or participation by the contractor, as

defined in 48 CFR 2009.570-2 in the activities covered by this clause.

(c) Work for others.

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, during the term of this contract, the

contractor agrees to forego entering into consulting or other contractual arrangements with any

firm or organization the result of which may give rise to a conflict of interest with respect to the

work being performed under this contract. The contractor shall ensure that all employees under this

contract abide by the provision of this clause. If the contractor has reason to believe, with respect to

itself or any employee, that any proposed consultant or other contractual arrangement with any firm

or organization may involve a potential conflict of interest, the contractor shall obtain the written

approval of the contracting officer before the execution of such contractual arrangement.

(2) The contractor may not represent, assist, or otherwise support an NRC licensee or applicant

undergoing an NRC audit, inspection, or review where the activities that are the subject of the audit,

inspection, or review are the same as or substantially similar to the services within the scope of this

contract (or task order as appropriate) except where the NRC licensee or applicant requires the

contractor's support to explain or defend the contractor's prior work for the utility or other entity

which NRC questions.

(3) When the contractor performs work for the NRC under this contract at any NRC licensee or

applicant site, the contractor shall neither solicit nor perform work in the same or similar technical

area for that licensee or applicant organization for a period commencing with the award of the task

order or beginning of work on the site (if not a task order contract) and ending one year after

completion of all work under the associated task order, or last time at the site (if not a task order

contract).

(4) When the contractor performs work for the NRC under this contract at any NRC licensee or

applicant site,

(i) The contractor may not solicit work at that site for that licensee or applicant during the period of

performance of the task order or the contract, as appropriate.

(ii) The contractor may not perform work at that site for that licensee or applicant during the period

of performance of the task order or the contract, as appropriate, and for one year thereafter.

(iii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contracting officer may authorize the contractor to solicit or

perform this type of work (except work in the same or similar technical area) if the contracting

officer determines that the situation will not pose a potential for technical bias or unfair competitive

advantage.

(d) Disclosure after award.

(1) The contractor warrants that to the best of its knowledge and belief, and except as otherwise set

forth in this contract, that it does not have any organizational conflicts of interest as defined in 48

CFR 2009.570-2.

(2) The contractor agrees that if, after award, it discovers organizational conflicts of interest with

respect to this contract, it shall make an immediate and full disclosure in writing to the contracting
officer. This statement must include a description of the action which the contractor has taken or

proposes to take to avoid or mitigate such conflicts. The NRC may, however, terminate the contract

if termination is in the best interest of the Government.

(3) It is recognized that the scope of work of a task-order-type contract necessarily encompasses a

broad spectrum of activities. Consequently, if this is a task-order-type contract, the contractor

agrees that it will disclose all proposed new work involving NRC licensees or applicants which

comes within the scope of work of the underlying contract. Further, if this contract involves work at

a licensee or applicant site, the contractor agrees to exercise diligence to discover and disclose any

new work at that licensee or applicant site. This disclosure must be made before the submission of a

bid or proposal to the utility or other regulated entity and must be received by the NRC at least 15

days before the proposed award date in any event, unless a written justification demonstrating

urgency and due diligence to discover and disclose is provided by the contractor and approved by

the contracting officer. The disclosure must include the statement of work, the dollar value of the

proposed contract, and any other documents that are needed to fully describe the proposed work for

the regulated utility or other regulated entity. NRC may deny approval of the disclosed work only

when the NRC has issued a task order which includes the technical area and, if site-specific, the site,

or has plans to issue a task order which includes the technical area and, if site-specific, the site, or

when the work violates paragraphs (c)(2), (c)(3) or (c)(4) of this section.

(e) Access to and use of information.

(1) If, in the performance of this contract, the contractor obtains access to information, such as NRC

plans, policies, reports, studies, financial plans, internal data protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5

U.S.C. Section 552a (1988)), or the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. Section 552 (1986)), the

contractor agrees not to:

(i) Use this information for any private purpose until the information has been released to the public;

(ii) Compete for work for the Commission based on the information for a period of six months after

either the completion of this contract or the release of the information to the public, whichever is

first;

(iii) Submit an unsolicited proposal to the Government based on the information until one year after

the release of the information to the public; or

(iv) Release the information without prior written approval by the contracting officer unless the

information has previously been released to the public by the NRC.

(2) In addition, the contractor agrees that, to the extent it receives or is given access to proprietary

data, data protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. Section 552a (1988)), or the Freedom of

Information Act (5 U.S.C. Section 552 (1986)), or other confidential or privileged technical, business,

or financial information under this contract, the contractor shall treat the information in accordance

with restrictions placed on use of the information.

(3) Subject to patent and security provisions of this contract, the contractor shall have the right to

use technical data it produces under this contract for private purposes provided that all

requirements of this contract have been met.

(f) Subcontracts. Except as provided in 48 CFR 2009.570-2, the contractor shall include this clause,

including this paragraph, in subcontracts of any tier. The terms contract, contractor, and contracting

officer, must be appropriately modified to preserve the Government's rights.
(g) Remedies. For breach of any of the above restrictions, or for intentional nondisclosure or

misrepresentation of any relevant interest required to be disclosed concerning this contract or for

such erroneous representations that necessarily imply bad faith, the Government may terminate the

contract for default, disqualify the contractor from subsequent contractual efforts, and pursue other

remedies permitted by law or this contract.

(h) Waiver. A request for waiver under this clause must be directed in writing to the contracting

officer in accordance with the procedures outlined in 48 CFR 2009.570-9.

(i) Follow-on effort. The contractor shall be ineligible to participate in NRC contracts, subcontracts,

or proposals therefor (solicited or unsolicited) which stem directly from the contractor's

performance of work under this contract. Furthermore, unless so directed in writing by the

contracting officer, the contractor may not perform any technical consulting or management support

services work or evaluation activities under this contract on any of its products or services or the

products or services of another firm if the contractor has been substantially involved in the

development or marketing of the products or services.

(1) If the contractor under this contract, prepares a complete or essentially complete statement of

work or specifications, the contractor is not eligible to perform or participate in the initial

contractual effort which is based on the statement of work or specifications. The contractor may not

incorporate its products or services in the statement of work or specifications unless so directed in

writing by the contracting officer, in which case the restrictions in this paragraph do not apply.

(2) Nothing in this paragraph precludes the contractor from offering or selling its standard

commercial items to the Government.

(End of clause)

2052.211-70 Preparation of technical reports.

As prescribed at 2011.104-70(a), the contracting officer shall insert the following clause in

solicitations and contracts when deliverables include a technical report. The contracting officer may

alter this clause before issuing the solicitation or during competition by solicitation amendment.

Insignificant changes may also be made by the contracting officer on a case-by-case basis during

negotiation without amending the solicitation.

Preparation of Technical Reports (JAN 1993)

All technical reports required by Section C and all Technical Progress Reports required by Section F

are to be prepared in accordance with the attached Management Directive 3.8, “Unclassified

Contractor and Grantee Publications in the NUREG Series.” Management Directive 3.8 is not

applicable to any Contractor Spending Plan (CSP) and any Financial Status Report that may be

included in this contract. (See List of Attachments).

(End of clause)

2052.211-71 Technical progress report.
As prescribed at 2011.104-70(b), the contracting officer shall insert the following clause in all

solicitations and contracts except firm fixed price or indefinite delivery contracts to be awarded on a

time-and-materials or labor-hour basis, or which provide for issuance of delivery orders for specific

products/serviced line items. The contracting officer may alter this clause prior to issuance of the

solicitation or during competition by solicitation amendment. Insignificant changes may also be

made by the contracting officer on a case-by-case basis during negotiation without amending the

solicitation.

Technical Progress Report (JAN 1993)

The contractor shall provide a monthly Technical Progress Report to the project officer and the

contracting officer. The report is due within 15 calendar days after the end of the report period and

must identify the title of the project, the contract number, appropriate financial tracking code

specified by the NRC Project Officer, project manager and/or principal investigator, the contract

period of performance, and the period covered by the report. Each report must include the following

for each discrete task/task order:

(a) A listing of the efforts completed during the period, and milestones reached or, if missed, an

explanation provided;

(b) Any problems or delays encountered or anticipated and recommendations for resolution. If the

recommended resolution involves a contract modification, e.g., change in work requirements, level

of effort (cost) or schedule delay, the contractor shall submit a separate letter to the contracting

officer identifying the required change and estimated cost impact;

(c) A summary of progress to date; and

(d) Plans for the next reporting period.

(End of clause)

2052.211-72 Financial status report.

As prescribed at 2011.104-70(c), the contracting officer shall insert the following clause in

applicable cost reimbursement solicitations and contracts when a detailed assessment of costs is

warranted and a contractor spending plan is required. The contracting officer may alter this clause

and Alternate 1 of this clause before issuing the solicitation or during competition by amending the

solicitation. Insignificant changes may also be made by the contracting officer on a case-by-case

basis during negotiation, without amending the solicitation.

Financial Status Report (OCT 1999)

The contractor shall provide a monthly Financial Status Report (FSR) to the project officer and the

contracting officer. The FSR shall include the acquisition of, or changes in the status of, contractorheld property acquired with government funds valued at the time of purchase at $50,000 or more.

Whenever these types of property changes occur, the contractor shall send a copy of the report to

the Chief, Property and Acquisition Oversight Branch, Office of Administration. The report is due

within 15 calendar days after the end of the report period and must identify the title of the project,

the contract number, the appropriate financial tracking code (e.g., Job Code Number or JCN)

specified by the NRC Project Officer, project manager and/or principal investigator, the contract
period of performance, and the period covered by the report. Each report must include the following

information for each discrete task:

(a) Total estimated contract amount.

(b) Total funds obligated to date.

(c) Total costs incurred this reporting period.

(d) Total costs incurred to date.

(e) Detail of all direct and indirect costs incurred during the reporting period for the entire contract

or each task, if it is a task ordering contract.

(f) Balance of obligations remaining.

(g) Balance of funds required to complete contract/task order.

(h) Contractor Spending Plan (CSP) status: A revised CSP is required with the Financial Status

Report whenever the contractor or the contracting officer has reason to believe that the total cost

for performance of this contract will be either greater or substantially less than what had been

previously estimated.

(1) Projected percentage of completion cumulative through the report period for the project/task

order as reflected in the current CSP.

(2) Indicate significant changes in the original CSP projection in either dollars or percentage of

completion. Identify the change, the reasons for the change, whether there is any projected overrun,

and when additional funds would be required. If there have been no changes to the original NRCapproved CSP projections, a written statement to that effect is sufficient in lieu of submitting a

detailed response to item “h”.

(i) Property status:

(1) List property acquired for the project during the month with an acquisition cost between $500

and $49,999. Give the item number for the specific piece of equipment.

(2) Provide a separate list of property acquired for the project during the month with an acquisition

cost of $50,000 or more. Provide the following information for each item of property: item

description or nomenclature, manufacturer, model number, serial number, acquisition cost, and

receipt date. If no property was acquired during the month, include a statement to that effect. The

same information must be provided for any component or peripheral equipment which is part of a

“system or system unit.”

(3) For multi-year projects, in the September monthly financial status report provide a cumulative

listing of property with an acquisition cost of $50,000 or more showing the information specified in

paragraph (i)(2) of this clause.

(4) In the final financial status report provide a closeout property report containing the same

elements as described above for the monthly financial status reports, for all property purchased with

NRC funds regardless of value unless title has been vested in the contractor. If no property was

acquired under the contract, provide a statement to that effect. The report should note any property

requiring special handling for security, health, safety, or other reasons as part of the report.
(j) Travel status. List the starting and ending dates for each trip, the starting point and destination,

and the traveler(s) for each trip.

(k) If the data in this report indicates a need for additional funding beyond that already obligated,

this information may only be used as support to the official request for funding required in

accordance with the Limitation of Cost (LOC) Clause (FAR 52.232-20) or the Limitation of Funds

(LOF) Clause FAR 52.232-22.

(End of clause)

Alternate 1 (OCT 1999). As prescribed in 2011.104-70(c), the contracting officer shall insert the

following clause in applicable cost reimbursement solicitations and contracts when no contractor

spending plan is required:

Financial Status Report - Alternate 1 (OCT 1999)

The contractor shall provide a monthly Financial Status Report (FSR) to the Project Officer and the

contracting officer. The FSR shall include the acquisition of, or changes in the status of, contractorheld property acquired with government funds valued at the time of purchase at $50,000 or more.

Whenever these types of changes occur, the contractor shall send a copy of the report to the Chief,

Property and Acquisition Oversight Branch, Office of Administration. The report is due within 15

calendar days after the end of the report period and shall identify the title of the project, the

contract number, project manager and/or principal investigator, the contract period of performance,

and the period covered by the report. Each report shall include the following information for each

discrete task:

(a) Total estimated contract amount.

(b) Total funds obligated to date.

(c) Total costs incurred this reporting period.

(d) Total costs incurred to date.

(e) Detail of all direct and indirect costs incurred during the reporting period for the entire contract

or each task, if it is a task ordering contract.

(f) Balance of obligations remaining.

(g) Balance of funds required to complete contract/task order.

(h) Property status:

(1) List property acquired for the project during the month with an acquisition cost between $500

and $49,999. Give the item number for the specific piece of equipment.

(2) Provide a separate list of property acquired for the project during the month with an acquisition

cost of $50,000 or more. Provide the following information for each item of property: item

description or nomenclature, manufacturer, model number, serial number, acquisition cost, and

receipt date. If no property was acquired during the month, include a statement to that effect. The

same information must be provided for any component or peripheral equipment which is part of a

“system or system unit.”
(3) For multi-year projects, in the September monthly financial status report provide a cumulative

listing of property with an acquisition cost of $50,000 or more showing the information specified in

paragraph (h)(3) of this clause.

(4) In the final financial status report provide a closeout property report containing the same

elements as described above for the monthly financial status reports, for all property purchased with

NRC funds regardless of value unless title has been vested in the contractor. If no property was

acquired under the contract, provide a statement to that effect. The report should note any property

requiring special handling for security, health, safety, or other reasons as part of the report.

(i) Travel status: List the starting and ending dates for each trip, the starting point and destination,

and the traveler(s) for each trip.

(j) If the data in this report indicates a need for additional funding beyond that already obligated,

this information may only be used as support to the official request for funding required in

accordance with the Limitation of Cost (LOC) Clause (FAR 52.232-20) or the Limitation of Funds

(LOF) Clause FAR 52.232-22.

(End of clause)

2052.214-70 Prebid conference.

As prescribed at 2014.201-670(a), the contracting officer may insert the following provision in

invitations for bids which require a prebid conference:

Prebid Conference (JAN 1993)

(a) A prebid conference is scheduled for:

Date: *

Location: *

Time: *

(b) This conference is to afford interested parties an opportunity to present questions and clarify

uncertainties regarding this solicitation. You are requested to mail written questions concerning

those areas of uncertainty which, in your opinion, require clarification or correction. You are

encouraged to submit your questions in writing not later than * working day(s) before the

conference date. Receipt of late questions may result in the questions not being answered at the

conference although they will be considered in preparing any necessary amendment to the

solicitation. If you plan to attend the conference, notify * by letter or telephone * , no later than close

of business * . Notification of your intention to attend is essential in the event the conference is

rescheduled or canceled. (Optional statement: Due to space limitations, each potential bidder is

limited to * representatives at the conference.)

(c) Written questions must be submitted to: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Division of

Contracts and Property Management, Attn: *, Mail Stop T-7-I-2, Washington, DC 20555.

(d) The envelope must be marked “Solicitation No. * /Prebid Conference.”
(e) A transcript of the conference will be furnished to all prospective bidders through the issuance of

an amendment to the solicitation.

*To be incorporated into the solicitation.

(End of provision)

2052.214-71 Bidder qualifications and past experiences.

As prescribed in 2014.201-670(b), the contracting officer may insert the following provision on an

optional basis to fit the circumstances of the invitation for bid.

Bidder Qualifications and Past Experience (OCT 1999)

(a) The bidder shall list previous/current contracts performed within the past * years (with no

omissions) in which the Bidder was the prime or principal subcontractor. This information will assist

the contracting officer in his/her Determination of Responsibility. Lack of previous/current contracts

or failure to submit this information will not necessarily result in an unfavorable Determination of

Responsibility.

(b) The following information shall be provided for each previous/current contract listed:

(1) Contract No.:

(2) Contract performance dates:

(3) Estimated total value of the contract (base plus all option years):

(4) Brief description of work performed under the contract:

(5) Contract Standard Industrial Code:

(6) Name and address of Government agency or commercial entity:

(7) Technical Point of Contact and current telephone number:

(8) Contracting Officer name and current telephone number:

(c) The bidder shall also provide the name, title and full telephone number of its technical

representative and contracts/business representative:

(1) Technical Representative name:

Title:

Telephone No.( )

(2) Contracts/Business Representative name:

Title:

Telephone No. ( )
*To be incorporated into the solicitation

(End of provision)

2052.214-72 Bid evaluation.

As prescribed at 2014.201-670(c), the contracting officer shall insert the following provision in

applicable invitations for bids (paragraph “(f)” of this provision is optional):

Bid Evaluation (JAN 1993)

(a) Award will be made to that responsive, responsible bidder within the meaning of FAR Subpart

9.1 whose total bid amount, as set forth by the bidder in Section B of this Invitation for Bid (IFB),

constitutes the lowest overall evaluated final contract price to the Government based upon the

requirements for the schedule. Bids will be evaluated for purposes of award by first ascertaining the

sum of the total amount for each of the items specified in Section B of this solicitation. This will

constitute the bidder's “Total Bid Amount.”

(b) Bidders shall insert a definite price or indicate “no charge” in the blank space provided for each

item and/or sub-item listed in Section B. Unless expressly provided for in the bid, no additional

charge will be allowed for work performed under the contract other than the unit prices stipulated

for each item and/or sub-item.

(c) Any bid which is materially unbalanced as to price for the separate items specified in Section B of

this IFB may be rejected as nonresponsive. An unbalanced bid is defined as one which is based on

prices which, in the opinion of the NRC, are significantly less than cost for some work and/or prices

that may be significantly overstated for other work.

(d) Separation charges, in any form, are not solicited. Bids containing charges for discontinuance,

termination, failure to exercise an option, or for any other purpose will cause the bid to be rejected

as nonresponsive.

(e) A preaward on-site survey of the bidder's facilities, equipment, etc., in accordance with FAR

9.105 and 9.106, may be made by representatives of the Commission for the purpose of determining

whether the bidder is responsible within the meaning of FAR 9.1, and whether the bidder possesses

qualifications that are conducive to the production of work that will meet the requirements,

specifications, and provisions of this contract. If requested by the Commission, the prospective

contractor may also be required to submit statements within * hours after receiving the request:

(1) Concerning their ability to meet any of the minimum standards set forth in FAR 9.104,

(2) Samples of work, and

(3) Names and addresses of additional clients, Government agencies, and/or commercial firms which

the bidder is now doing or had done business with.

(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of this section, the award of any contract resulting from this

solicitation will be made on an “all or none” basis. Thus, bids submitted on fewer than the items

listed in Section B of this IFB, or on fewer than the estimated quantity, will cause the bid to be

rejected as nonresponsive.
*To be inserted into solicitation.

(End of provision)

2052.214-73 Timely receipt of bids.

As prescribed at 2014.670(b), the contracting officer shall insert the following provision in all

invitations for bids:

Timely Receipt of Bids (OCT 1999)

Sealed offers for furnishing the services or supplies in the schedule are due at the date and time

stated in block 9 of Standard Form 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award. Offers sent through the U.S.

Mail (including U.S. Postal Service Express Mail Next Day Service - Post Office to Addressee) must

be addressed to the place specified in the solicitation. All hand-carried offers including those made

by private delivery services (e.g., Federal Express and Airborne Express) must be delivered to the

NRC loading dock security station located at 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852 and

received in the depository located in Room T-7-I-2. All offerors should allow extra time for internal

mail distribution or for pick up of hand-carried deliveries. The NRC is a secure facility with

perimeter access-control and NRC personnel are only available to receive hand-carried offers during

normal working hours, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

(End of provision)

2052.214-74 Disposition of bids.

As prescribed at 2014.670(b), the contracting officer shall insert the following provision in

applicable invitation for bids:

Disposition of Bids (JAN 1993)

After award of the contract, one copy of each unsuccessful bid will be retained by the NRC's Division

of Contracts and Property Management in accordance with the General Records Schedule 3(5)(b).

Unless return of the additional copies of the bid is requested by the bidder upon submission of the

bid, all other copies will be destroyed. This request should appear in a cover letter accompanying

the bid.

(End of provision)

2052.215-70 Key personnel.

As prescribed at 2015.209-70(a)(1), the contracting officer shall insert in solicitations and contracts

the following clause as applicable to the requirement:

Key Personnel (JAN 1993)

(a) The following individuals are considered to be essential to the successful performance of the
work hereunder:

*

The contractor agrees that personnel may not be removed from the contract work or replaced

without 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 to become,

unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 work days, or is

expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposal or initially

anticipated, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and shall, subject to the

con currence of the contracting officer, promptly replace the personnel with personnel of at least

substantially equal ability and qualifications.

(c) Each request for approval of substitutions must be in writing and contain a detailed explanation

of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request must also contain a

complete resume for the proposed substitute and other information requested or needed by the

contracting officer to evaluate the proposed substitution. The contracting officer and the project

officer shall evaluate the contractor's request and the contracting officer shall promptly notify the

contractor of his or her decision in writing.

(d) If the contracting officer determines that suitable and timely replacement of key personnel who

have been reassigned, terminated, or have otherwise become unavailable for the contract work is

not reasonably forthcoming, or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would be so

substantial as to impair the successful completion of the contract or the service order, the contract

may be terminated by the contracting officer for default or for the convenience of the Government,

as appropriate. If the contracting officer finds the contractor at fault for the condition, the contract

price or fixed fee may be equitably adjusted downward to compensate the Government for any

resultant delay, loss, or damage.

*To be incorporated into any resultant contract

(End of clause)

2052.215-71 Project officer authority.

As prescribed in 2015.209-70(a)(2)(i), the contracting officer shall insert the following clause in

applicable solicitations and contracts for cost-reimbursement, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-awardfee, cost sharing, labor-hour or time-and-materials, including task order contracts. This clause and

the following alternate clauses are intended for experienced, trained projects officers, and may be

altered to delete duties where appropriate:

Project Officer Authority (OCT 1999)

(a) The contracting officer's authorized representative hereinafter referred to as the project officer

for this contract is:

Name: *

Address: *
Telephone Number: *

(b) Performance of the work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the NRC

project 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 or tasks,

authorizes travel which was unanticipated in the Schedule (i.e., travel not contemplated in the

Statement of Work or changes to specific travel identified in the Statement of Work), fills in details,

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 Government under the contract.

(c) Technical direction must be within the general statement of work stated in the contract. The

project 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 issues any

unilateral directive whatever.

(d) All technical directions must be issued in writing by the project officer or must be confirmed by

the project officer in writing within ten (10) working days after verbal issuance. A copy of the

written direction must be furnished to the contracting officer. A copy of NRC Form 445, Request for

Approval of Official Foreign Travel, which has received final approval from the NRC must be

furnished to the contracting officer.

(e) The contractor shall proceed promptly with the performance of technical directions duly issued

by the project officer in the manner prescribed by this clause and within the project officer'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 is

within one of the categories defined in paragraph (c) of this section, the contractor may not proceed

but shall notify the contracting officer in writing within five (5) working days after the receipt of any

instruction or direction and shall request that contracting officer to modify the contract accordingly.

Upon receiving the notification from the contractor, the contracting officer shall issue an

appropriate contract modification or advise the contractor in writing that, in the contracting officer's

opinion, the technical direction is within the scope of this article and does not constitute a change

under the “Changes” clause.

(g) Any unauthorized commitment or direction issued by the project officer may result in an

unnecessary delay in the contractor's performance and may even result in the contractor expending

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 the

contract 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, the project

officer shall:

(1) Monitor the contractor's technical progress, including surveillance and assessment of

performance, and recommend to the contracting officer changes in requirements.

(2) Assist the contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance.

(3) Review all costs requested for reimbursement by the contractor and submit to the contracting

officer recommendations for approval, disapproval, or suspension of payment for supplies and

services required under this contract.

(End of clause)

Alternate 1 (OCT 1999). As prescribed at 2015.209-70(a)(2)(ii), the contracting officer shall insert

the following clause in solicitations and contracts which require issuance of delivery orders for

specific products/services.

Project Officer Authority - Alternate 1 (OCT 1999)

(a) The contracting officer's authorized representative, hereinafter referred to as the project officer,

for this contract is:

Name: *

Address: *

Telephone Number: *

(b) The project officer shall:

(1) Place delivery orders for items required under this contract up to the amount obligated on the

contract award document.

(2) Monitor contractor performance and recommend changes in requirements to the contracting

officer.

(3) Inspect and accept products/services provided under the contract.

(4) Review all contractor invoices/vouchers requesting payment for products/services provided

under the contract and make recommendations for approval, disapproval, or suspension.

(c) The project officer may not make changes to the express terms and conditions of this contract.

*To be incorporated into any resultant contract.

(End of clause)

Alternate 2 (OCT 1999). As prescribed at 2015.209(a)(2)(iii), the contracting officer shall insert in

solicitations for firm fixed price contracts, the clause at 2052.215-71 Project Officer Authority
Alternate 1 which shall be used with paragraph (b)(1) deleted and the remainder of the clause

renumbered.

2052.215-72 Timely receipt of proposals.

As prescribed in 2015.209-70(a)(3), the contracting officer shall insert the following provision in all

solicitations:

Timely Receipt of Proposals (OCT 1999)

Sealed offers for furnishing the services or supplies in the schedule are due at the date and time

stated in block 9 of Standard Form 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award. Offers sent through the U.S.

Mail (including U.S. Postal Service Express Mail Next Day Service - Post Office to Addressee) must

be addressed to the place specified in the solicitation. All hand-carried offers including those made

by private delivery services (e.g., Federal Express and Airborne Express) must be delivered to the

NRC loading dock security station located at 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852 and

received in the depository located in Room T-7-I-2. All offerors should allow extra time for internal

mail distribution or for pick up of hand-carried deliveries. The NRC is a secure facility with

perimeter access-control and NRC personnel are only available to receive hand-carried offers during

normal working hours, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

(End of provision)

2052.215-73 Award notification and commitment of public

funds.

As prescribed at 2015.209-70 (a)(4), the contracting officer shall insert the following clause in

applicable solicitations:

Award Notification and Commitment of Public Funds (OCT 1999)

(a) All offerors will be notified of their exclusion from the competitive range in accordance with FAR

15.503(a)(1). Under the requirements of FAR 15.503(a)(2), preliminary notification will be provided

before award for small business set-aside procurements on negotiated procurements. The

contracting officer shall provide written postaward notice to each unsuccessful offeror in accordance

with FAR 15.503(b).

(b) The contracting officer is the only individual who can legally commit the NRC to the expenditure

of public funds in connection with this procurement. This means that, unless provided in a contract

document or specifically authorized by the contracting officer, NRC technical personnel may not

issue contract modifications, give informal contractual commitments, or otherwise bind, commit, or

obligate the NRC contractually. Informal contractual commitments include:

(1) Encouraging a potential contractor to incur costs before receiving a contract;

(2) Requesting or requiring a contractor to make changes under a contract without formal contract

modifications;
(3) Encouraging a contractor to incur costs under a cost-reimbursable contract in excess of those

costs contractually allowable; and

(4) Committing the Government to a course of action with regard to a potential contract, contract

change, claim, or dispute.

(End of clause)

2052.215-74 Disposition of proposals.

As prescribed in 2015.209-70(a)(5), the contracting officer shall insert the following provision in all

solicitations:

Disposition of Proposals (JAN 1993)

After award of the contract, one copy of each unsuccessful proposal is retained by the NRC's

Division of Contracts and Property Management in accordance with the General Records Schedule

3(5)(b). Unless return of the additional copies of the proposals is requested by the offeror upon

submission of the proposals, all other copies will be destroyed. This request should appear in a cover

letter accompanying the proposal.

(End of provision)

2052.215-75 Proposal presentation and format.

As prescribed at 2015.209-70(b)(1), the contracting officer may insert the following provision in

applicable negotiated procurements for cost type solicitations. This clause may be tailored to each

procurement and solicitation evaluation criteria by the contracting officer to fit the circumstances of

the procurement.

Proposal Presentation and Format (OCT 1999)

(a) Information submitted in response to this solicitation must be typed, printed, or reproduced on

letter-size paper and each copy must be legible. All information provided, including all resumes,

must be accurate, truthful, and complete to the best of the offeror's knowledge and belief. The

Commission will rely upon all representations made by the offeror both in the evaluation process and

for the performance of the work by the offeror selected for award. The Commission may require the

offeror to substantiate the credentials, education, and employment history of its employees,

subcontractor personnel, and consultants, through submission of copies of transcripts, diplomas,

licenses, etc.

(b) The offeror shall submit the following material which constitutes its offer, as defined by FAR

2.101, in two separate and distinct parts at the date and time specified in * of the solicitation for

receipt of sealed offers.

(1) Part 1 - Solicitation Package/Offer. Two (2) original signed copies of this solicitation

package/offer. All applicable sections must be completed by the offeror.

(2) Part 2 - Cost Proposal. One (1) original and * copies of the “Cost Proposal.”
(i) The cost proposal shall be submitted separately from the Technical and Management Proposal or

Oral Presentation and Supporting Documentation (as applicable).

(ii) The offeror's request for an exception to submitting cost or pricing data shall be made in

accordance with FAR 52.215-20(a).

(iii) If the contracting officer does not grant the offeror an exception from the requirement to submit

cost or pricing data, the offeror's cost proposal shall conform with the requirements of FAR

52.215-20(b). Cost information shall include pertinent details sufficient to show the elements of cost

upon which the total cost is predicted in accordance with the requirement of FAR 52.215-20 (b)(1).

(iv) When the offeror's estimated cost for the proposed work exceeds $100,000 and the duration of

the contract period exceeds six months, the offeror shall submit a Contractor Spending Plan (CSP)

as part of its cost proposal. Guidance for completing the CSP is attached.

(v) For any subcontract discussed under the Technical and Management Proposal, or Oral

Presentation Material, provide supporting documentation on the selection process, i.e., competitive

vs. noncompetitive, and the cost evaluation.

(c) “Written Technical and Management Proposal” or “Oral Presentation and Supporting

Documentation” (as applicable). One

(1) original and * copies.

(1) The written Technical and Management Proposal or Oral Presentation and Supporting

Documentation may not contain any reference to cost. Resource information, such as data

concerning labor hours and categories, materials, subcontracts, travel, computer time, etc., must be

included so that the offeror's understanding of the scope of work may be evaluated.

(2) The offeror shall submit in the written Technical and Management Proposal or Oral Presentation

and Supporting Documentation full and complete information as set forth below to permit the

Government to make a thorough evaluation and a sound determination that the proposed approach

will have a reasonable likelihood of meeting the requirements and objectives of this procurement.

(3) The written Technical Proposal or Oral Presentation and Supporting Documentation must be

tailored to assure that all information reflects a one-to-one relationship to the evaluation criteria.

(4) Statements which paraphrase the statement of work without communicating the specific

approach proposed by the offeror, or statements to the effect that the offeror's understanding can or

will comply with the statement of work may be construed as an indication of the offeror's lack of

understanding of the statement of work and objectives.

(d) Written Technical or Oral Presentation and Supporting Documentation Requirements -

Instructions.

*

*To be incorporated into the solicitation.

(End of provision)

Alternate 1 (OCT 1999). As prescribed at 2015.209-70(b)(2), this Alternate 1 may be used for

solicitations for negotiated task orders. Include the following paragraph (iv) in place of paragraph
(b)(2)(iv) of the basic provision:

(b)(2)(iv) The offeror's cost proposal shall be based on the NRC's estimated level of effort. The NRC's

estimated level of effort for this procurement is approximately * professional and * clerical staffyears for the duration of this contract. This information is advisory and is not to be considered as the

sole basis for the development of the staffing plan. For the purposes of the Government estimate,

2000 hours constitute a staff year. The total estimated cost proposed by the offeror is used for

evaluation purposes only. Any resultant contract, except a requirements contract, contains an

overall cost ceiling whereby individual task orders may be issued. The cost and fee, if any, for each

task order is individually negotiated and also contains a cost ceiling.

Alternate 2 (OCT 1999). As proposed at 2015.209-70(b)(3), Alternate 2 may be used for solicitations

for negotiated fixed price, labor hour, or time and materials contracts. Substitute the following

paragraph (b)(2)(ii) for the paragraph (b)(2)(ii) of the basic provision, delete paragraphs (b)(2)(iii)-

(iv) of the basic provision, and renumber the remaining paragraphs.

(ii) Submittal of information other than cost or pricing data shall be made in accordance with FAR

52.215-20 Alternate IV.

2052.215-76 Preproposal conference.

As prescribed at 2015.407-70(c), the contracting officer may insert the following provision in

applicable solicitations which include a preproposal conference:

Preproposal Conference (JAN 1993)

(a) A preproposal conference is scheduled for:

Date: *

Location: *

Time: *

(b) This conference is to afford interested parties an opportunity to present questions and clarify

uncertainties regarding this solicitation. You are requested to mail written questions concerning

those areas of uncertainty which, in your opinion, require clarification or correction. You are

encouraged to submit your questions in writing not later than * working day(s) before the

conference date. Receipt of late questions may result in the questions not being answered at the

conference although they will be considered in preparing any necessary amendment to the

solicitation. If you plan to attend the conference, notify * by letter or telephone * , no later than close

of business * . Notification of your intention to attend is essential in the event the conference is

rescheduled or canceled. (Optional statement: Due to space limitations, each potential offeror is

limited to * representatives at the conference.)

(c) Written questions must be submitted to: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Division of

Contracts and Property Management, Attn: *, Mail Stop T-7-I-2, Washington, DC 20555.

(d) The envelope must be marked “Solicitation No. */Preproposal Conference.”

*To be incorporated into the solicitation.
(e) A transcript of the conference will be furnished to all prospective offerors through the issuance of

an amendment to the solicitation.

(End of provision)

2052.215-77 Travel approvals and reimbursement.

As prescribed at 2015.209-70(d), the contracting officer shall insert the following clause in cost

reimbursement solicitations and contracts which require travel but do not set a specific ceiling

amount on that travel. Requests for foreign travel must be submitted to the NRC 30 days in advance

of the travel date.

Travel Approvals and Reimbursement (OCT 1999)

(a) All foreign travel must be approved in advance by the NRC on NRC Form 445, Request for

Approval of Official Foreign Travel, and must be in compliance with FAR 52.247-63 Preference for

U.S. Flag Air Carriers. The contractor shall submit NRC Form 445 to the NRC no later than 30 days

before beginning travel.

(b) The contractor must receive written approval from the NRC Project Officer before taking travel

that was unanticipated in the Schedule (i.e., travel not contemplated in the Statement of Work, or

changes to specific travel identified in the Statement of Work).

(c) The contractor will be reimbursed only for travel costs incurred that are directly related to this

contract 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 the

Limitations of Cost clause of this contract when, at any time, the contractor learns that travel

expenses will cause the contractor to exceed the estimated costs specified in the Schedule.

(e) Reasonable travel costs for research and related activities performed at State and nonprofit

institutions, in accordance with Section 12 of Pub. L. 100-679, must be charged in accordance with

the contractor's institutional policy to the degree that the limitations of Office of Management and

Budget (OMB) guidance are not exceeded. Applicable guidance documents include 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 for Educational Institutions.

(End of clause)

2052.215-78 Travel approvals and reimbursement -

Alternate 1.

As prescribed in 2015.209-70(d), the contracting officer shall insert the following clause in cost

reimbursement solicitations and contracts which include a ceiling amount on travel. Requests for

foreign travel must be submitted to the NRC 30 days in advance of the travel date.

Travel Approvals and Reimbursement - Alternate 1 (OCT 1999)
(a) Total expenditure for travel may not exceed ____ * ____ without the prior approval of the

contracting officer.

(b) All foreign travel must be approved in advance by the NRC on NRC Form 445, Request for

Approval of Official Foreign Travel, and must be in compliance with FAR 52.247-63 Preference for

U.S. Flag Air Carriers. The contractor shall submit NRC Form 445 to the NRC no later than 30 days

prior to the commencement of travel.

(c) The contractor will be reimbursed only for travel costs incurred that are directly related to this

contract 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 the

FAR Limitations of Cost clause of this contract when, at any time, the contractor learns that travel

expenses will cause the contractor to exceed the travel ceiling amount identified in paragraph (a) of

this clause.

(e) Reasonable travel costs for research and related activities performed at State and nonprofit

institutions, in accordance with Section 12 of Pub. L. 100-679, must be charged in accordance with

the contractor's institutional policy to the degree that the limitations of Office of Management and

Budget (OMB) guidance are not exceeded. Applicable guidance documents include 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 for Educational Institutions.

*To be incorporated into any resultant contract.

(End of clause)

2052.215-79 Contract award and evaluation of proposals.

As prescribed in 2015.209(a)(1), the contracting officer shall insert the following provision in

solicitations when technical merit is more important than cost:

Contract Award and Evaluation of Proposals (OCT 1999)

(a) By use of narrative and numerical (as appropriate) scoring techniques, proposals are evaluated

against the evaluation factors specified in paragraph * below. These factors are listed in their

relative order of importance.

(b) The Government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the

responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value, as defined in FAR 2.101, after

evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.

(c) The Government may:

(1) Reject any or all proposals if the action is in the Government's interest.

(2) Waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

(d) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with

offerors. The Government reserves the right to seek proposal clarifications (e.g., capability issues as

described in FAR 15.306(a) or minor or clerical errors as described in FAR 14.407); and hold
communications as described in FAR 15.306(b)). Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should

contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government

reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be

necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise

be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted,

the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest

number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

(e) The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the

quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the

proposal.

(f) The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional

administrative costs, it is in the Government's best interest to do so.

(g) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer

by the Government.

(h) The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are

materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite

an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly

overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A

proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an

unacceptable risk to the Government.

(i) If a cost realism analysis is performed, cost realism may be considered by the source selection

authority in evaluating performance or schedule risk.

(j) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror

within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by

either party.

(k) A separate cost analysis is performed on each cost proposal. To provide a common base for

evaluation of cost proposals, the level of effort data must be expressed in staff hours. Where a

Contractor Spending Plan (CSP) is required by other provisions of this solicitation, consideration is

given to the Plan for completeness, reasonableness, and as a measure of effective management of

the effort.

* To be incorporated into the solicitation.

(End of provision)

Alternate 1 (OCT 1999). As prescribed at 2015.209-70(e)(2), Alternate 1 may be used when

proposals are to be evaluated on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis. Substitute the

following paragraph for paragraph (b) in the clause at 2052.215-79:

(b) Although technical merit in the evaluation criteria set forth below is a factor in the evaluation of

proposals, award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or

exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors,

Alternate 2 (OCT 1999). As prescribed at 2015.209-70(e)(2), Alternate 2 may be used when cost and

technical merit are of equal significance. Substitute the following paragraph for paragraph (b) in the

clause at 2052.215-79:
(b) In the selection of a contractor, technical merit in the evaluation criteria set forth below and cost

bear equal significance. To be selected for an award, the proposed cost must be realistic and

reasonable.

2052.216-70 Level of effort.

As prescribed at 2016.307-70(a) the contracting officer shall insert the following provision in

solicitations for negotiated procurements containing labor costs other than maintenance services, to

be awarded on a cost reimbursement, cost sharing, cost-plus-award-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, time and

materials, or labor hours basis.

Level of Effort (JAN 1993)

The NRC's estimate of the total effort for this project is approximately * professional and * clerical

staff-years for the duration of this contract. This information is advisory and is not to be considered

as the sole basis for the development of the staffing plan. For the purposes of the Government

estimate, 2000 hours constitute a staff year.

*To be incorporated into any resultant contract.

(End of provision)

2052.216-71 Indirect cost rates.

As prescribed at 2016.307-70(b), the contracting officer may insert the following clause in

solicitations and contracts where provisional rates without ceiling apply.

Indirect Cost Rates (JAN 1993)

(a) Pending the establishment of final indirect rates which must be negotiated based on audit of

actual costs, the contractor shall be reimbursed for allowable indirect costs as follows:

*

(b) The contracting officer may adjust these rates as appropriate during the term of the contract

upon acceptance of any revisions proposed by the contractor. It is the contractor's responsibility to

notify the contracting officer in accordance with FAR 52.232-20, Limitation of Cost, or FAR

52.232-22, Limitation of Funds, as applicable, if these changes affect performance of work within the

established cost or funding limitations.

*To be incorporated into any resultant contract.

(End of clause)

Alternate 1. As prescribed at 2016.307-70(b)(2), the contracting officer may insert the following

clause in applicable solicitations and contracts where predetermined rates apply:

Indirect Cost Rates - Alternate 1 (JAN 1993)
The contractor is reimbursed for allowable indirect costs in accordance with the following

predetermined rates:

*

*To be incorporated into any resultant contract.

(End of clause)

Alternate 2 (OCT 1999). As prescribed at 2016.307-70(b), the contracting officer may insert the

following clause in applicable solicitations and contracts where provisional rates with ceilings apply:

Indirect Costs (Ceiling) - Alternate 2 (OCT 1999)

(a) For this contract, the ceiling amount reimbursable for indirect costs is as follows:

*

(b) In the event that indirect rates developed by the cognizant audit activity on the basis of actual

allowable costs result in a lower amount for indirect costs, the lower amount will be paid. The

Government may not be obligated to pay any additional amounts for indirect costs above the ceiling

rates set forth above for the applicable period.

*To be incorporated into any resultant contract.

(End of clause)

2052.216-72 Task order procedures.

As prescribed at 2016.506-70(a), the contracting officer may insert the following clause in applicable

solicitations and contracts that contain task order procedures. This clause may be altered to fit the

circumstances of the requirement.

Task Order Procedures (OCT 1999)

(a) Task order request for proposal. When a requirement within the scope of work for this contract is

identified, the contracting officer shall transmit to the contractor a Task Order Request for Proposal

(TORFP) which may include the following, as appropriate:

(1) Scope of work/meetings/travel and deliverables;

(2) Reporting requirements;

(3) Period of performance - place of performance;

(4) Applicable special provisions;

(5) Technical skills required; and

(6) Estimated level of effort.

(b) Task order technical proposal. By the date specified in the TORFP, the contractor shall deliver to
the contracting officer a written or verbal (as specified in the TORFP technical proposal submittal

instructions) technical proposal that provides the technical information required by the TORFP.

(c) Cost proposal. The contractor's cost proposal for each task order must be fully supported by cost

and pricing data adequate to establish the reasonableness of the proposed amounts. When the

contractor's estimated cost for the proposed task order exceeds $100,000 and the period of

performance exceeds six months, the contractor may be required to submit a Contractor Spending

Plan (CSP) as part of its cost proposal. The TORP indicates if a CSP is required.

(d) Task order award. The contractor shall perform all work described in definitized task orders

issued by the contracting officer. Definitized task orders include the following:

(1) Statement of work/meetings/travel and deliverables;

(2) Reporting requirements;

(3) Period of performance;

(4) Key personnel;

(5) Applicable special provisions; and

(6) Total task order amount including any fixed fee.

(End of clause)

2052.216-73 Accelerated task order procedures.

As prescribed at 2016.506-70(b), the contracting officer may insert the following clause in applicable

solicitations and contracts that contain task order procedures. This clause may be altered to fit the

circumstances of the requirement.

Accelerated Task Order Procedures (JAN 1993)

(a) The NRC may require the contractor to begin work before receiving a definitized task order from

the contracting officer. Accordingly, when the contracting officer verbally authorizes the work, the

contractor shall proceed with performance of the task order subject to the monetary limitation

established for the task order by the contracting officer.

(b) When this accelerated procedure is employed by the NRC, the contractor agrees to begin

promptly negotiating with the contracting officer the terms of the definitive task order and agrees to

submit a cost proposal with supporting cost or pricing data. If agreement on a definitized task order

is not reached by the target date mutually agreed upon by the contractor and contracting officer, the

contracting officer may determine a reasonable price and/or fee in accordance with subpart 15.8 and

part 31 of the FAR, subject to contractor appeal as provided in 52.233-1, Disputes. In any event, the

contractor shall proceed with completion of the task order subject only to the monetary limitation

established by the contracting officer and the terms and conditions of the basic contract.

(End of clause)
2052.222-70 Nondiscrimination because of age.

As prescribed at 2022.901-70, the contracting officer shall insert the following clause in all

solicitations:

Nondiscrimination Because of Age (JAN 1993)

It is the policy of the Executive Branch of the Government that:

(a) Contractors and subcontractors engaged in the performance of Federal contracts may not, in

connection with the employment, advancement, or discharge of employees or in connection with the

terms, conditions, or privileges of their employment, discriminate against persons because of their

age except upon the basis of a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan, or statutory

requirement; and

(b) That contractors and subcontractors, or persons acting on their behalf, may not specify, in

solicitations or advertisements for employees to work on Government contracts, a maximum age

limit for employment unless the specified maximum age limit is based upon a bona fide occupational

qualification, retirement plan, or statutory requirement.

(End of provision)

2052.227-70 Drawings, designs, specifications, and other

data.

As prescribed at 2027.305-70, the contracting officer shall insert the following clause in all

solicitations and contracts in which drawings, designs, specifications, and other data will be

developed and the NRC must retain full rights to them (except for the contractor's right to retain a

copy for its own use). When any of the clauses prescribed at FAR 27.409 are included in the

solicitation and contract, this clause will not be used.

Drawings, Designs, Specifications, and Other Data (JAN 1993)

All drawings, sketches, designs, design data, specifications, notebooks, technical and scientific data,

and all photographs, negatives, reports, findings, recommendations, other data and memoranda of

every description relating thereto, as well as all copies of the foregoing relating to the work or any

part thereto, are subject to inspection by the Commission at all reasonable times. Inspection of the

proper facilities must be afforded the Commission by the contractor and its subcontractors. These

data are the property of the Government and may be used by the Government for any purpose

whatsoever without any claim on the part of the contractor and its subcontractors and vendors for

additional compensation and must, subject to the right of the contractor to retain a copy of the

material for its own use, be delivered to the Government, or otherwise disposed of by the contractor

as the contracting officer may direct during the progress of the work or upon completion or

termination of this contract. The contractor's right of retention and use is subject to the security,

patent, and use of information provisions, if any, of this contract.

(End of clause)
2052.231-70 Precontract costs.

As prescribed in 2031.109-70, following clause may be used in all cost type contracts when costs in

connection with work under the contract will be incurred by the contractor before the effective date

of the contract. Approval for use of this clause must be obtained at one level above the contracting

officer.

Precontract Costs (JAN 1993)

Allowable costs under this contract include costs incurred by the contractor in connection with the

work covered by this contract during the period from * and including * to the effective date of this

contract that would have been allowable under the terms of this contract if this contract had been in

effect during that period. However, the costs may not in aggregate exceed * which is included in the

estimated cost of this contract.

*To be incorporated into any resultant contract.

(End of clause)

2052.235-70 Publication of research results.

As prescribed in 2035.70(a)(1), the contracting officer shall insert the following clause in applicable

solicitations and contracts for research and development by private contractors and universities and

for other technical services as appropriate.

Publication of Research Results (OCT 1999)

(a) The principal investigator(s)/contractor shall comply with the provisions of NRC Management

Directive 3.8 (Vol. 3, Part 1) and NRC Handbook 3.8 (Parts I-IV) regarding publication in refereed

scientific and engineering journals or dissemination to the public of any information, oral or written,

concerning the work performed under this contract. Failure to comply with this clause shall be

grounds for termination of this contract.

(b) The principal investigator(s)/contractor may publish the results of this work in refereed scientific

and engineering journals or in open literature and present papers at public or association meetings

at interim stages of work, in addition to submitting to NRC the final reports and other deliverables

required under this contract. However, such publication and papers shall focus on advances in

science and technology and minimize conclusions and/or recommendations which may have

regulatory implications.

(c) The principal investigator(s) shall coordinate all such publications with, and transmit a copy of

the proposed article or paper to, the NRC Contracting Officer or Project Officer, prior to publication.

The NRC agrees to review and provide comments within thirty (30) days after receipt of a proposed

publication. However, in those cases where the information to be published is

(1) subject to Commission approval, (2) has not been ruled upon, or (3) disapproved by the

Commission, the NRC reserves the right to disapprove or delay the publication. Further, if the NRC

disagrees with the proposed publication for any reason, it reserves the right to require that any

publication not identify the NRC's sponsorship of the work and that any associated publication costs
shall be borne by the contractor.

(End of clause)

2052.235-71 Safety, health, and fire protection.

As prescribed in 2035.70(a)(2), the contracting officer shall insert the following clause in applicable

solicitations and contracts for research and development by private contractors and universities and

for other technical services as appropriate:

Safety, Health, and Fire Protection (JAN 1993)

The contractor shall take all reasonable precautions in the performance of the work under this

contract to protect the health and safety of its employees and of members of the public, including

NRC employees and contractor personnel, and to minimize danger from all hazards to life and

property. The contractor shall comply with all applicable health, safety, and fire protection

regulations and requirements (including reporting requirements) of the Commission and the

Department of Labor. If the contractor fails to comply with these regulations or requirements, the

contracting officer may, without prejudice to any other legal or contractual rights of the

Commission, issue an order stopping all or any part of the work. Thereafter, a start work order for

resumption of work may be issued at the discretion of the contracting officer. The contractor may

not make a claim for an extension of time or for compensation or damages by reason of, or in

connection with, this type of work stoppage.

(End of clause)

2052.242-70 Resolving differing professional views.

As prescribed in 2042.570-1, the contracting officer shall insert the following clause in the body of

cost reimbursement solicitations and contracts for professional services, as appropriate. This clause

may not be altered by the contracting officer.

Resolving NRC Contractor Differing Professional Views (DPVs) (Date)

(a) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) policy is to support the contractor's expression of

professional health and safety related concerns associated with the contractor's work for NRC that

may differ from a prevailing NRC staff view, disagree with an NRC decision or policy position, or

take issue with proposed or established agency practices. An occasion may arise when an NRC

contractor, contractor's personnel, or subcontractor personnel believes that a conscientious

expression of a competent judgement is required to document such concerns on matters directly

associated with its performance of the contract. The NRC's policy is to support these instances as

Differing Professional Views (DPVs).

(b) The procedure that will be used provides for the expression and resolution of differing

professional views (DPVs) of health and safety related concerns associated with the mission of the

agency by NRC contractors, contractor personnel or subcontractor personnel on matters directly

associated with its performance of the contract. This procedure may be found in Attachments to this

document. The contractor shall provide a copy of the NRC DPV procedure to all of its employees
performing under this contract and to all subcontractors who shall, in turn, provide a copy of the

procedure to its employees. The prime contractor or subcontractor shall submit all DPV's received

but need not endorse them.

(End of clause)

2052.242-71 Procedures for Resolving Differing Professional

Views.

As prescribed in 2042.570-2(b), the contracting officer shall include the following clause as an

attachment to cost reimbursement solicitations and contracts for professional services, as

appropriate. This clause may not be altered by the contracting officer.

Procedures for Resolving NRC Contractor Differing Professional Views (DPVs) (OCT 1999)

(a) The following procedure provides for the expression and resolution of differing professional

views (DPVs) of health and safety related concerns of NRC contractors and contractor personnel on

matters connected to the subject of the contract. Subcontractor DPVs must be submitted through

the prime contractor. The prime contractor or subcontractor shall submit all DPV's received but

need not endorse them.

(b) The NRC may authorize up to eight reimbursable hours for the contractor to document, in

writing, a DPV by the contractor, the contractor's personnel, or subcontractor personnel. The

contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for effort on a DPV which exceeds the specified

eight hour limit.

(c) Before incurring costs to document a DPV, the contractor shall first determine whether there are

sufficient funds obligated under the contract which are available to cover the costs of writing a DPV.

If there are insufficient obligated funds under the contract, the contractor shall first request the

NRC contracting officer for additional funding to cover the costs of preparing the DPV and

authorization to proceed.

(d) Contract funds shall not be authorized to document an allegation where the use of this NRC

contractor DPV process is inappropriate. Examples of such instances are: allegations of wrongdoing

which should be addressed directly to the NRC Office of the Inspector General (OIG), issues

submitted anonymously, or issues raised which have already been considered, addressed, or

rejected, absent significant new information. This procedure does not provide anonymity. Individuals

desiring anonymity should contact the NRC OIG or submit the information under NRC's Allegation

Program, as appropriate.

(e) When required, the contractor shall initiate the DPV process by submitting a written statement

directly to the NRC Office Director or Regional Administrator responsible for the contract, with a

copy to the Contracting Officer, Division of Contracts and Property Management, Office of

Administration. Each DPV submitted will be evaluated on its own merits.

(f) The DPV, while being brief, must contain the following as it relates to the subject matter of the

contract:

(1) A summary of the prevailing NRC view, existing NRC decision or stated position, or the proposed

or established NRC practice.
(2) A description of the submitter's views and how they differ from any of the above items.

(3) The rationale for the submitter's views, including an assessment based on risk, safety and cost

benefit considerations of the consequences should the submitter's position not be adopted by NRC.

(g) The Office Director or Regional Administrator will immediately forward the submittal to the NRC

DPV Review Panel and acknowledge receipt of the DPV, ordinarily within five (5) calendar days of

receipt.

(h) The panel will normally review the DPV within seven calendar days of receipt to determine

whether enough information has been supplied to undertake a detailed review of the issue. Typically,

within 30 calendar days of receipt of the necessary information to begin a review, the panel will

provide a written report of its findings to the Office Director or Regional Administrator and to the

Contracting Officer, which includes a recommended course of action.

(i) The Office Director or Regional Administrator will consider the DPV Review Panel's report, make

a decision on the DPV and provide a written decision to the contractor and the Contracting Officer

normally within seven calendar days after receipt of the panel's recommendation.

(j) Subsequent to the decision made regarding the DPV Review Panel's report, a summary of the

issue and its disposition will be included in the NRC Weekly Information Report submitted by the

Office Director. The DPV file will be retained in the Office or Region for a minimum of one year

thereafter. For purposes of the contract, the DPV shall be considered a deliverable under the

contract. Based upon the Office Director or Regional Administrator's report, the matter will be

closed.

(End of clause)