U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Division of Contracts, Attn: Linda Wise MS-T-7I2, Washington, D.C. 20555

A -- PUMA INTEGRAL TEST FACILITY SOL RES-98-045 DUE 053098 POC Contact: Sharlene Mc Cubbin, Contract Specialist, 301-415-6565, Mary H. Mace, Contracting Officer (301)415-7314 17. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) intends to award a sole source contract to Purdue University using the existing PUMA test facility located at their site to perform testing and data collection for developing models and assessing NRC's Thermal Hydraulic Computer Codes (such as TRAC/PWR, TRAC/BWR, RELAP5). The NRC anticipates 50 tests to be performed in the base contract (7 months) and 80 tests to be performed throughout the 4 option years. In addition to maintaining the facility, the principal objective is to provide separate-effects and integral-effects test data for phenomena understanding and code assessment, and use that data to improve models and correlations in the codes. This contract will provide the unique services of an experienced organization to conduct a testing program developed and controlled by NRC. Using the PUMA test facility provides the benefit of an already designed and built facility that the Federal government owns. The period of performance is for 7 months and 4 one-year options. Standard Industrial classification code 8999 applies. This is a notice of intent to contract only. A solicitation document does not exist. Telephonic responses and responses providing insufficient information for evaluation will not be considered. See Note 22.***** (0104)

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