Nuclear Security Best Practices Workshop and Preparation Activities

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT Project Title: Nuclear Security Best Practices Workshop Preparation and Activities The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order to World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS). The scope for this effort includes the development of an overarching project plan which will outline the planning and preparation necessary for implementing a series of Nuclear Security Best Practices workshops and products. These activities focus on nuclear material management, measurement criteria and objectives, accreditation and peer review, and path forward. Engagement with other countries and other international organizations, such as the Institute for Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO), will be critical to the development and discussions for these products. The contractor shall have overall responsibility for project management, integration, and subject matter expertise. The statutory authority for this non-competitive action is derived from 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. No other sources have been determined to have the experience and knowledge required for the work to be performed. This announcement does not commit the Government to make a contract award. Questions or concerns shall be addressed to the following: Lisa Murphy, Contracting Officer, Phone 703-767-1760 or via email [email protected] .