Operation of the Center for Nuclear Waste Analyses as the NRC’s Federally Funded Research and Development Center-Seventh Renewal
ID: 31310023D0004Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONNUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONNUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONROCKVILLE, MD, 20855, USA

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b46e7a6beff64949937c28afa07b49a3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking to renew the operation of its Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), specifically the Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses (CNWRA), through a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC). This contract will provide essential personnel, materials, and technical assistance to support NRC's regulatory programs related to the nuclear fuel cycle, including activities such as reprocessing, storage, transportation, and the development of disposal systems for high-level radioactive waste. The CNWRA plays a critical role in advancing research and regulatory analysis, ensuring safety and security in nuclear waste management, and addressing global non-proliferation concerns. Interested parties can contact Rachel N. Glaros at Rachel.Glaros@nrc.gov for further information regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    GLAROS, RACHEL N.
    Rachel.Glaros@nrc.gov
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