Support for NRC s Force-On-Force (FOF) Inspection Activities

THE U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) is issuing this Sources Sought Synopsis as a means of conducting market research or as a market survey to determine the availability and potential technical capability of the business community to provide all management, supervision, administration, and labor required for the facilitation of the NRC s Force-on-Force (FOF) inspection activities. The Contractor will be required to provide logistical support and expertise in Engagement Simulation Systems (ESS)/Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems (MILES) equipment and weaponry required to conduct approximately 20 to 25 inspections (i.e., 40 to 50 FOF exercises) per year, in accordance with NRC s site schedule. The scope of the proposed support shall include logistical, maintenance, and on-site support for NRC-evaluated FOF exercises at approximately 57 NRC-licensed facilities that are on a triennial FOF inspection cycle. Each NRC FOF inspection may include multiple exercises. Services will be performed remotely to the NRC located in Rockville, Maryland. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 541614, Logistics Management Consulting Services. The purpose of this announcement is to provide potential sources the opportunity to submit information regarding their capabilities to perform work for the NRC in accordance with the requirements outlined below. All interested parties, including all categories of small businesses (small businesses, small, disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) firms, women-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and HUBZone small businesses) are invited to submit a response. The capabilities package submitted by a vendor should demonstrate the firm s ability, capability, and responsibility to perform the principal components of work listed below. The response should also include past performance/experience regarding projects of similar scope by listing the project title, general description, period of performance, the dollar value of the contract, and name of the company, agency, or government entity for which the work was performed. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does NOT constitute a request for proposal. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. BACKGROUND: This project supports Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 73, which requires the NRC s evaluation of its licensees ability to provide assurance that they can protect against the threat of radiological sabotage. As part of the effort to improve FOF testing at NRC-licensed facilities, the NRC has taken steps to enhance the realism of engagements between the nuclear facility s security forces and postulated mock adversary forces during FOF exercises. For efficiency and flexibility in this effort, the NRC requires use of ESS and MILES equipment and weaponry. The Department of Energy s (DOE) Office of Enterprise Assessment contractor has been supporting the NRC in these FOF exercises since October 1, 2012 under an Interagency Agreement. However, DOE s contract will expiring in February, 2027, therefore, the NRC needs to find an alternative vendor who is capable of providing these services with very little or no ramp-up time. CAPABILITIES REQUIRED: The NRC is seeking to identify commercial organizations capable of providing the required logistical support to enable the NRC licensees to become familiar with the ESS/MILES equipment being used in the FOF exercises, provide instruction on how to mount licensee-provided equipment to the ESS weapons to reflect the licensee s profile (i.e., sighting systems, slings, etc.), provide the necessary ESS/MILES equipment support during each NRC-evaluated FOF exercise, and conduct maintenance and cleaning of the equipment and weapons on an as needed basis. Personnel working on this contract shall meet the minimum requirements for experience as follows: Labor Categories Required and Position Minimum Requirements ESS Support Manager/Senior ESS Specialist III* (One Full-time) - Current Armorer certification and ten-year minimum experience in management in order to manage the operation and liaison with the NRC in addition to ten-year minimum experience in operating and maintaining ESS/MILES equipment and weapons ESS Armorer Technician III* (Two Full-time) - Current Armorer certification with five-year minimum experience in operating and maintaining ESS/MILES equipment and weapons ESS Armorer Technician II* (2 Full-Time) - Current Armorer certifications with three-year minimum experience in operating and maintaining ESS/MILES equipment and weapons ESS Armorer Technician I* (3 Full-Time) - Current Armorer certifications with one-year minimum experience in operating and maintaining ESS/MILES equipment and weapons Administrative Support Specialist I - (One Full-Time) One-year minimum experience in office administration *NOTE: These positions may require security clearances. The clearance level depends on the type of access to classified information and the secure facilities that will be needed to perform the work. SCOPE OF WORK: The NRC anticipates that the Statement of Work (SOW) will include the following tasks and deliverables: Task 1 - Perform Warehouse Property Inventory Check The Contractor shall lease a warehouse for the storage of ESS/MILES equipment and three Logistical Support Trailers (LST) and three pick-up trucks. NRC will provide the Contractor a hard copy list of NRC equipment currently being stored in the warehouse. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) for updating the inventory of each equipment in the warehouse each year. During the length of this contract, the Contractor shall tag and track the warehouse equipment and shall notify the COR in writing if there is a discrepancy in the inventory, such as an item being missing or damaged. The Contractor shall work with the COR in maintaining an accurate list of property inventory. Task 2 - Provide Recommendations for Purchase of ESS/MILES Equipment and Weapons Per COR request, the Contractor shall conduct market research and provide recommendations for the purchase of replacement ESS/MILES equipment and weapons. These recommendations shall consider getting quotes from multiple sources, and reviewing the FAR s list of mandatory sources, the GSA Schedule, and excess from other agencies. Following market research, the Contractor shall provide recommendations to the COR in writing with the item specifications, pricing, method of market research, and how the equipment and weapons would benefit the NRC. Task 3 - Transport and Operate On-Site Logistical Support Trailers The Contractor shall transport and operate on-site Logistical Support Trailers (LSTs) for the maintenance, storage, and issuance of ESS/MILES equipment and weapons approximately twice monthly. The Contractor shall support the NRC FOF exercises with qualified personnel and the use of three LSTs. The LSTs are configured to provide secure storage and transportation of the ESS/MILES equipment and weapons. Additionally, the LSTs shall serve as a point of issuance and return of exercise equipment. The Contractor shall retain sufficient spare equipment in reserve to ensure sufficient equipment is available. The Contractor shall maintain a lease for three trucks suitable for transport of the LSTs. The Contractor shall maintain service agreements and ensure scheduled preventative maintenance and timely repair of the assigned LSTs and trucks. The trailers and trucks shall be replaced or refurbished on a five-year depreciation schedule, as directed by the COR. Task 4 - Set up Logistics and Exercises 1. Coordinate Logistics for Exercises As part of planning and preparation, the Contractor shall coordinate with NRC staff, licensee staff, and the mock adversary force lead (when applicable) regarding scheduling exercises, logistics, special needs (e.g., power supply or parking for trailer), and contingencies for en route emergencies, where applicable. The Contractor shall ensure all logistical support for the NRC FOF exercises are accomplished (i.e., ammunition, weapons, administrative supplies, etc. are ordered and shipped to training sites). Weapons and equipment shall be appropriately tested (to ensure functionality), maintained, and prepared for transport. Provide On-Site Support 1. Provide Set-up/Familiarization/CAF Support The Contractor shall perform the following: 1) provide set-up and configuration of trailer; 2) provide ESS/MILES Safety Briefing and familiarity training presentations, to be presented either in-person by the Contractor or used in computer-based training (CBT), as appropriate, to NRC-licensee/utility security force and mock adversary force personnel, which shall include information such…