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U -- BWR NUCLEAR ENGINEERING COURSE SOL AED-97-262 POC Contact Point: Call Michael Turner, Contract Specialist, 301/415-6535 (Phone) or (301) 415-8157 (Fax) with any concerns about this combined synopsis/solicitation This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Solicitation No. AED-97-262 herein is a Request for Proposal. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) intends to enter into negotiations with GE Nuclear Energy on a sole source basis for a GE training course entitled, ''BWR Nuclear Engineering Course.'' The following areas of instruction are to be presented: core physics, fuel design (present and prototype) control rod design (present and prototype), thermal hydraulics, the latest 3D Monicore software, and core operating strategies being used to inspect BWR licensees. This course will facilitate NRC Inspectors in performing inspection of GE BWR licensees. The 10 day, 80 hour training course will be taught at the NRC Technical Training Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The contractor must have facilities and resources sufficient to prepare course-related material. The period of performance will be one (1) year with four (4) one year optional years. It is estimated that one (1) course presentation per year will be required. The Government intends to negotiate solely with GE Nuclear Energy, 175 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125, for a firm fixed priced requirments contract for presentation of the training course referenced above. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items, and 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items applies to this acquisition. Offeror must include a completed copy of provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with its offer. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following additional clauses: 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.222.26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.216-18 Ordering; 52.216-19 Order Limitations; 52.216-21 Requirements; 52.217-9; Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination. Direct all questions or inquires referencing RFP No. AED-97-262 to the telephone numbers provided in Numbered Note 11 above. Written Capability statements, and resumes demonstrating as a minimum, two qualified instructors with expertise and knowledge in core physics, fuel design, control rod design, thermal hydraulics, and 3D Monicore software shall be received at the address shown in Numbered Note 7 above, not later than fifteen (15) calendar days from the date this announcement first appears in the Commerce Business Daily. (0281)

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