SOLICITATION NOTICE
U -- Fundamentals and Applications of Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation with Statement of Work
- Notice Date
- 9/17/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 611430
— Professional and Management Development Training
- Contracting Office
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Administration, Division of Contracts, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, Maryland, 20852-2738, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20852-2738
- Solicitation Number
- NRC-HQ-12-R-38-0174
- Archive Date
- 10/18/2012
- Point of Contact
- Monique B. Williams, Phone: 301-492-3640
- E-Mail Address
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monique.williams@nrc.gov
(monique.williams@nrc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Combines Synopsis Soliciation including Statement of Work and Price Schedule This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is NRC-HQ-12-R-38-0174 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-18. The contract type intended for this procurement is firm fixed price contract. The North American Industrial Classification system (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611430. The project title is: "Fundamentals and Applications of Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue." Objective: The purpose of this requirement is to provide a course whereby NRC engineers will become better equipped to work with licensees, vendors, and contractors in the area of reactor component integrity by gaining a sound engineering and fundamental understanding of fracture mechanics of materials relevant to Boiling Water and Pressurized Water Reactor systems. The course content should include 3 days of instructor-led material, with computer workshop, if possible, to allow student to gain firsthand experience in analyzing problems that have been experienced in nuclear power plant components. The course content should also include:. o Strength of Materials and Fracture Mechanics Approaches to Design and integrity of Components o Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM) o Elastic-Plastic Fracture Mechanics (EPFM) o Fatigue Crack Growth o Applications of LEFM and EPFM to nuclear-related structural/component integrity analyses o Computational Aspects of Fracture Mechanics Analysis o Three-dimensional considerations of crack growth o Probabilistic fracture mechanics The Contractor shall accomplish the training using one or more of the following methods: direct instruction, hands-on activities, problem solving, group discussions, team exercises, or any other methods deemed appropriate. The full text of the FAR provisions or clauses that apply to this acquisition may be assessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/com/far/index.html. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors (Feb 2012) - Commercial, applies to this acquisition, Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Apr 2012). FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) applies to this acquisition, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 2012), 52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002) (21) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004). EVALUATION: The government will award an order under FAR Subpart 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Personnel Qualifications and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS 75 Points Extent to which the offeror demonstrates that the proposed personnel possess knowledge of the subject matter on the full range of nuclear regulatory policies, administrative law, and regulation development. Demonstrate training experience for adult professionals and demonstrated experience in assimilating new subject matter and designing and developing customized program of instruction. 2. PAST PERFORMANCE 25 points Extent to which the offeror demonstrates that its organization possesses successful past performance on contracts similar in size and scope to this procurement. TECHNICAL EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE Provide a resume for all individuals proposed for this effort. The resumes should be directed to the specific needs of the contract and not be general in nature. Resumes shall be included for any subcontractor/consultant personnel, if known. The quoter shall indicate the extent to which each individual will be available to perform this effort. For all key personnel proposed, provide an employee-signed statement of availability. The instructor must have experience in the development and presentation of training materials on the theory and applications of fracture mechanics. For the proposed instructors, specific experience as a classroom instructor is essential. Experience teaching related techniques to similar audiences shall be highly desirable. Key personnel who will prepare the course materials and perform the on-site instruction as described above must be identified and resumes of education, training, and experience provided. NRC shall approve primary and any replacement instructors. The qualification of proposed development and instructor personnel shall be based on the resumes and supporting information provided. Instructor qualifications should include: • a minimum of 10 years of technical or training experience in the field of fracture mechanics and applications • comprehensive knowledge of analytical and computational methods of analysis of fracture in materials and structures • experience in the application of these methods in resolving practical engineering problems and performing component integrity evaluations of nuclear power plants • advance education in engineering or technology specialization in fracture mechanics and structural analyses You are also required to identify any current/former NRC employees who have been or will be involved, directly or indirectly, in developing the proposal, or in negotiating on behalf of your firm, or in managing, administering, or performing any tasks, consultant agreement, or subcontract resulting from this proposal (list name, title, and date individual left NRC and provide a brief description of the individual's role under this proposal). If there are no current/former NRC employees involved, a negative statement is required. 2. PAST PERFORMANCE The offeror shall discuss its successful past performance on contracts similar in size and scope to this requirement performed for the past 3 years. List any awards received, provide letters of commendation, etc., that will demonstrate the offeror's record of past performance. Provide any other pertinent information that will aid in the evaluation of the offeror's performance record. Offerors shall list and discuss all prior contracts terminated for default, and whether any show cause letters, cure notices have been received. The offeror shall submit at least two (2) references for contracts performed in the past 3 years as required on the enclosed past performance reference form. Each reference must contain the following information: 1. Contract Number; 2. Contract Type; 3. Period of Performance; 4. Dollar Amount; 5. Name and Address of Government Agency; 6. Contracting Officers Name, Telephone Number and E-mail Address; 7. Technical Representative Name, Telephone Number and E-mail Address; and 8. Brief description of the type of work and how work is similar to the NRC requirement. The NRC may, but is not required to, contact any or all the referenced points of contact regarding past performance information. PRICE PROPOSAL The price proposal will be analyzed to ensure that the price is fair and reasonable. A price analysis will be performed reviewing the separate cost elements and profit to determine how well the proposed costs represent what the cost of the contract should be, assuming reasonable economy and efficiency. Your price quote must be submitted in the format provided in the format specified in Attachment I - Price Schedule. Quoters must submit a separate document that provides the breakdown by labor category, hours, and fixed loaded rates for each individual proposed. The contractor shall complete and include as part of the quote the provision contained in 2052.209-70 Current/Former Agency Employee Involvement, and 2052.209-71 CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (REPRESENTATION) (OCT 1999). NRC will rely on representations made by the contractor concerning qualifications of the personnel assigned, including assurance that all information contained in the technical and cost proposal, including resumes, is accurate and truthful. 2052.209-70 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. The close date for the proposals is October 3, 2012 by 12:00 p.m. (local time). Proposals are required to be submitted electronically via e-mail to monique.williams@nrc.gov. NRC intends to evaluate offers and award without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Prospective Quoters may submit questions in response to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation in writing no later than September 26, 2012 by 12:00 noon (local time). Questions must be sent to Monique Williams/Contracts Specialist via e-mail at monique.williams@nrc.gov. SUBJECT line must read: Questions for Fracture Mechanics Course: NRC-HQ-12-R-38-0174. Issuance of this combined synopsis/solicitation does not constitute an award commitment on behalf of the U.S. Government (USG). The USG reserves the right to reject any and all offers received.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Professional Development Center, Three White Flint North, 11601 Landsdown Street, North Bethesda, Maryland, 20852, United States
- Zip Code: 20852
- Zip Code: 20852
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