Radiological Evaluation Assistance (REA)
ID: ADM-26-1117Type: Sources Sought
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONNUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONNUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONROCKVILLE, MD, 20855, USA

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Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7f0fd1922d154c56bc779a12c94dc6dd/view
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    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking independent technical assistance for radiological evaluation related to the decommissioning of nuclear facilities. The procurement aims to identify organizations capable of performing document reviews, radiological surveys—including scoping, characterization, remedial action support, in-process evaluations, and final status assessments—along with special projects, all while avoiding conflicts of interest. These services are crucial for ensuring safety and compliance at non-power/power nuclear reactors, fuel facilities, uranium recovery sites, and materials facilities undergoing decommissioning. Interested parties must respond within 15 calendar days to Jennifer Ford at jennifer.ford@nrc.gov, providing detailed information on their capabilities, past performance, and organizational conflicts of interest.

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    Jennifer Ford
    jennifer.ford@nrc.gov
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    Final SSN-Rad. Eval. Assistance 11.17.2025.docx
    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeks independent technical assistance for decommissioning nuclear facilities. This Sources Sought Synopsis, under NAICS code 541360, aims to identify organizations capable of performing document reviews, radiological surveys (scoping, characterization, remedial action support, in-process, and final status), and special projects without conflicts of interest. Services are primarily for non-power/power nuclear reactors, fuel facilities, uranium recovery, and materials facilities undergoing decommissioning. Contractors must possess extensive expertise in health physics and radiochemistry, including MARSSIM guidance, sample analysis, radium-226 assessment, and dose assessment development. Respondents must demonstrate capabilities in document review, radiological surveys with an approved QA program, in-process evaluations, confirmatory survey inspections, and special projects. Organizations must address potential organizational conflicts of interest (OCOI) and provide responses to 12 specific questions regarding their capabilities, size, GSA contracts, past performance, and OCOI history. Responses are due within 15 calendar days via email to Jennifer.ford@nrc.gov.
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