U -- Customization and Presentation of Duke University's Implementation of NEPA Training Course

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) intends to negotiate a sole source contractual agreement with Duke University for the development and presentation of a customized version of the Duke University?s Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) training course to NRC staff. Duke University co-sponsors with The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), a Duke Environmental Leadership Program (DEL) that offers a Certificate in NEPA . The CEQ coordinates federal environmental efforts and works closely with agencies and other White House offices for development of environmental policy and initiatives. The course is specifically designed for mid-level and senior project managers who work to streamline the environmental permitting process for federal facilities and federal regulatory activities; and to prepare and review environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and other NEPA analyses. The course provides the necessary tools to address the environmental effects of agency actions and to ensure that environmental impact analyses are substantively and procedurally accurate. Instruction aids students in determining the proper level of documentation to fully record and disclose to the public the results of environmental analysis. While there are other entities who provide training on NEPA, CEQ does not co-sponsor a same or similar NEPA training program with any other entity. Due to the critical role that CEQ plays with respect to NEPA activities as indicated in Section 3 below, Duke University?s training course co?sponsored by CEQ and as such, would be appropriate for use by a federal regulatory agency in the area of environmental reviews under NEPA. The period of performance shall be from the date of award through December 31, 2008. This notice of intent is neither a request for quotes or a solicitation of offers. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities and any other information that demonstrates an ability to meet the NRC?s needs. Detailed capabilities must be submitted to Betty H. Freeman, Purchasing Agent, at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Division of Contracts, Mail Stop T-7I2, Washington, DC 20555 via mail no later than July 11, 2007. Questions may be submitted to Ms. Freeman at (301) 415-0587. No request for quotation document is available.