SAM #31310023D0004P00012

Noncompetitive Contract Modification for NRC FFRDC (CNWRA) Research and Technical Support

The NRC is seeking approval for a noncompetitive modification to its IDIQ contract with Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) for the Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses (CNWRA). - Contract ceiling increase from $10.6M to $18.6M to support ongoing and expanded research needs - CNWRA provides specialized research and technical assistance for nuclear waste management, including storage, transportation, disposal, and advanced nuclear fuel programs - The contract requires CNWRA to operate free from organizational conflicts of interest to maintain regulatory credibility - Period of performance is five years, with a remaining one-year option - No specific products or OEMs are listed; the focus is on expert services and technical support - Modification justified by CNWRA's unique expertise and evolving NRC policy requirements

Description

Attached is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a noncompetitive modification to IDIQ Contract No. 31310023D0004 (Charter Contract). The contract is for the continued operation of the Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses (CNWRA), the NRC’s Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC). CNWRA provides specialized long-term research and technical assistance to support NRC’s waste management program free of Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCOI).

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