Conducting Business with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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1. Conducting Business with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Anthony Briggs Small Business Program Manager
2. 2 2 To license and regulate the Nation’s civilian use of byproduct, source and special nuclear materials to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and protect the environment. NRC Mission
3. 3 3 • Establish rules and regulations • Issue licenses • Provide oversight through inspection, enforcement and evaluation of operational experience • Conduct research to provide support for regulatory decisions • Respond to emergencies NRC Primary Functions
4. 4 4 NRC Profile • NRC Budget  $1.04 billion for FY 2012 (contract spending = $227 million)  $1.05 billion for FY 2013 • NRC Headquarters, Rockville, MD • Over 4,000 employees; almost 3,000 at HQ • Region I - King of Prussia, Pennsylvania • Region II - Atlanta, Georgia • Region III - Lisle, Illinois • Region IV - Arlington, Texas
5. 5 5 What We Buy • Information technology, products, services and solutions • Administrative support • Engineering support • Technical assistance & research • Construction • Auditing & financial management • Training
6. 6 How to Identify Business Opportunities • Forecast of Contract Opportunities - Part I, New Acquisition Opportunities - Part II, Current Active Contract Listing http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/contracting/forecast.html • Electronic Bulletin Board ($15,000 - $25,000) http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/contracting/general/notice.html • Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) http://www.fbo.gov
7. 7 How to Identify Business Opportunities • Unsolicited Proposals - Innovative and unique - Independently developed - Not be an advance proposal for requirement - Worthwhile and benefit mission responsibilities • USASpending.gov - Review industries where money is spent - Review when contracts expire www.usaspending.gov
8. Strategic Sourcing Impact • Federal strategic sourcing initiatives • Purpose – cost savings • Consolidating contracts for similar commodities (services/products) • Enterprisewide contracts • Contract values will grow – partner w/similar entities under new rule 8
9. 9 9 Marketing Tips • Focus on past performance, target similar agencies • Know your customer’s agency forecast • Work with the small business, project, and contracting offices • Do not discount subcontracting or simplified acquisition options • Know your market and company strengths – Request debriefing, win or lose • SBA Small Dynamic Search Database – input/update
10. 10 10 Marketing Tips • Obtain copies of current NRC contracts - Forecast of Contract Opportunities Part II http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/contracting/forecast.html - Identify contracts - Enter contract number into public reading room database http://adams.nrc.gov/wba/ - Instantly retrieve electronic copy of contract - Schedule a meeting with Small Business Program
11. 11 11 Marketing Tips • Streamlined Contract Vehicles - GSA Federal Supply Schedule - GSA Alliant Small Business GWAC - 8(a) STARS II GWAC - GSA VETS GWAC • NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement GWAC • Reverse Auctions http://www.fedbid.com • NRC Small Business Seminar and Matchmaking Event - Scheduled for June 20, 2013
12. 12 12 Current Prime Contract Opportunities* • Document Processing Center Support - FBO No. NRC-HQ-13-R-33-0074 - SDVOSB set-aside - Acquisition range $15 - $20 million • Editing and Archiving Issuances and Indexes Publications Program - FBO No. RFP-NRC-ADM-13-207 - Small business set-aside - Acquisition range $500,000 - $1 million * Subject to change
13. 13 13 Future Prime Contract Opportunities* • Technical Assistance Support Services for Three NRC Nuclear Engineering Offices - Activities aimed at ensuring the overall safety, security and adequacy of nuclear power plant design, construction, operations and environmental protection - FBO Sources Sought No. RES-12-00TA - Proposed acquisition method: small business set-aside - Acquisition range: $25 - $50 million • Cloud Computing Services - FBO Sources Sought No. NRC_Cloud_Computing_Sources_Sought_Feb2013 - Acquisition method and range: TBD * Subject to change
14. 14 14 Subcontracting Opportunities • IT Infrastructure Support Services contract with Dell Federal Government - Single award IDIQ task order contract worth up to $252M over 6 years - Small business subcontracting is incentivized under the contract - Contact point is Kevin Krist at kevin_krist@federal.dell.com or (703) 289-8175 • Maintenance, Operation, and Modernization Support of Legacy Systems - Two IDIQ task order contract awards, each with max value of $90M - Both awardees have small business subcontracting plans - Points of contact: - Lockheed Martin Services: Jeffery W. Funk at jeffery.w.funk@lmco.com or (301) 519-5808 - CGI Federal: Steve Winters at steve.winters@cgifederal.com or (703) 227-4326
15. 15 15 Contact Information: NRC Small Business Program 301- 415-7381 (800) 903-SBCR(7227) TTD: (301) 415-6285 smallbusiness@nrc.gov