Knowledge Management/Transfer addressing Nuclear Power Plant Aging Management

Synopsis The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) intends to award a non-competitive, firm fixed price purchase order to Electric Power Research Institute, 1300 West W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262-8500 for a training program related to knowledge management/transfer addressing nuclear power plant aging management. The acquisition is conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. The designated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541690-Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. The anticipated period of performance is one year. Background Technical assistance is necessary in providing training in long-term operation (LTO) aging management programs consistent with training utilized by licensees undergoing license renewal. The information gained will provide the NRC an enhanced foundation to implement appropriate regulatory actions to keep material degradation from adversely impacting safety and to evaluate licensee’s subsequent license renewal (SLR) aging management programs (AMPs). Knowledge management tools enhance the technical readiness of regulatory staff to review SLR applications and related licensing documents. Objective The contractor shall provide expert service for knowledge transfer/management related to nuclear power plant (NPP) materials degradation mechanisms and related AMPs. Examples of topics to be addressed include fundamentals of aging degradation and aging management, metals aging degradation mechanisms, concrete aging degradation mechanisms, electrical cable degradation, and selective leaching. Each module shall provide an introductory understanding of the degradation mechanism(s), the material and environment combinations most susceptible, and what plant systems and components are typically at risk. Each module shall use plant operating experience to showcase real world examples. In addition, AMPs shall be discussed including plant documentation and NRC recommendations. Lastly, various degradation detection methods and ongoing related research activities shall be covered. Contact This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations, or a request for proposals. Request for copies of this solicitation will not be honored unless the respondent provides evidence showing their capability to perform the required services. Detailed capability statements must be submitted to Jeffrey Mitchell, Contracting Officer via e-mail at [email protected] no later than June 16, 2020 (i.e. 15 calendar days from the date this announcement was posted).