U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Division of Contracts, Attn: Susan Hopkins, Contract Specialist, Mail Stop T-7I2, Washington, D.C. 20555

R -- QUALIFIED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SOURCES POC Susan Hopkins, (301) 415-6514 The NRC is seeking qualified engineers and scientists to provide technical assistance in the following areas: basic mechanical engineering; statistical analysis; probabilistic risk analysis; risk analysis; event analysis; event analysis; systems engineering; social sciences; life sciences; chemistry; human factors; environmental sciences; electronics; software evaluation; instrument evaluation; and control room analysis. The purpose of this announcement is to develop new courses with the capability of performing analysis and reviews in the above areas. Firms which either have or have had a contract with the NRC need not respond. Potential new sources should provide a letter of interest together with a capability statement, brochure and description of facilities and resources to perform analysis and reviews in the areas listed above. Respondents should send the requested information to the attention of Mrs. Susan Hopkins at the above address. Closing date for submission of responses is thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. This synopsis is not a request for proposals. Sources deemed capable will be considered if procurement ensues. (0010)

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