Updates to NUREG-1520, NUREG-2212, and Related Interim Staff Guidance
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify commercial organizations capable of providing independent technical assistance. This effort focuses on updating NUREG-1520, NUREG-2212, and related Interim Staff Guidance. The applicable NAICS code is 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. This is not a solicitation for proposals. Responses are due July 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The NRC seeks expertise to:
- Update existing guidance chapters for fuel cycle facilities.
- Develop new guidance for emerging technologies, including TRISO fuels, molten salt fuels, and pyroprocessing.
- Incorporate lessons learned and improve document clarity and organization.
- Develop Safety Evaluation Report (SER) templates and create supporting tools like checklists and AI-ready features.
- Add new chapters covering electrical safety, digital instrumentation, human factors, and structural safety. Respondents must demonstrate strong technical and regulatory expertise, proficiency in document structuring and formatting, and familiarity with AI compatibility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (Market Research)
- Anticipated Start: October 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
- Place of Performance: Primarily remote, with bi-weekly Microsoft Teams meetings.
- Set-Aside: None specified (All business categories invited to respond)
- Response Due: July 13, 2026
- Published: June 18, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should submit written responses demonstrating their capabilities, not proposals. Submissions must include a Capability Mapping Table and evidence of past performance. Respondents are also asked to address specific questions regarding company size, experience, potential Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI), technical capabilities, feasibility of the schedule, contract structure, and technology choices (Microsoft Word/Excel). Responses should be electronic (Word, Excel, or PDF) and under 20MB.
Eligibility & Notes
- All business categories are invited to respond.
- Respondents must have no potential for Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) as defined by NRCAR Subpart 2009.5.
- This notice is for market research purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation.