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H -- QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTION SERVICE POC Mary Lynn Scott (301)415-6655 WEB: Click here to get more information about this market, http://www.nrc.gov/ADM/CONTRACT/market.html. E-MAIL: Site established for this market research, cbdaily@nrc.gov. This is the second publication, for informational purposes, of a sources sought synopsis notice first published on August 17, 1998. This is not a Request for Proposals. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting a market survey and analysis to determine the range of available contractors that exists and assess their capabilities to assist the NRC in certain research and technical assistance areas. The purpose of this announcement is to provide potential sources the opportunity to submit information regarding their capabilities to perform work for the NRC, free of COI. There are no specific projects to be performed at this time. Areas of interest statements can be found on this website. All interested parties, including small businesses, are invited to research this site and submit capability statements in accordance with the directions at the website. Interested sources should have the capital, resources, and background/experience capabilities to perform the work, as well as be able to perform work free of COI. Information and e-mail sites have been established at website http://www.nrc.gov/ADM/CONTRACT/market.html. All interested parties, including small businesses/small disadvantaged businesses and educational institutions are invited to submit a capabilities statement not to exceed four (4) pages describing the types of related services their company offers. The interested party's capability statement should identify the areas of interest related to services the company offers and the company's size, experience and capabilities, and provide a point of contact by name, address, and telephone number. A separate capability statement should be submitted for each area of interest to which a response is made. Interested and qualified sources are also asked to respond to a questionnaire located at the above listed web site. Submission of additional materials such as glossy brochures not related specifically to the area of interest, videos, etc. is discouraged. Responses are due no later than September 11, 1998. Because of the volume of responses expected, earlier responses are encouraged. If access to the website is not available, a copy of the materials available at the website is available by faxing a request to 301-415-8157 with your name, address and telephone and your facsimile number (if available). When contacting the NRC for these materials, please reference "COI Market Research." The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the capabilities statement. Telephone inquiries or responses are not acceptable. Facsimile (301-415-8157) or e-mail (cbdaily@nrc.gov) responses are acceptable, or responses may be mailed to: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Attn: COI Market Research, Division of Contracts and Property Management, M/S T7-I-2, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001. ***** Posted 08/25/98 (W-SN241332). (0237)

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