Updates to NUREG-1520, NUREG-2212, and Related Interim Staff Guidance

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is conducting market research through a Sources Sought/Request for Information notice to assess the availability of commercial organizations capable of providing independent technical assistance to update NUREG-1520 and NUREG-2212, along with related Interim Staff Guidance. This effort aims to revise NUREG-1520 to incorporate emerging fuel technologies such as TRISO, metal, molten salt, mixed-oxide fuel fabrication, and reprocessing using pyroprocessing and aqueous separation methods, while also updating NUREG-2212 to support safety, radiological, and criticality reviews for facilities possessing significant quantities of special nuclear material without triggering Subpart H requirements. The work includes structural and formatting improvements to enhance compatibility with AI tools and Microsoft Word, maintaining Track Changes functionality, and ensuring change control registers are compatible with NRC security standards using Excel or secure browser-based systems. The anticipated contract start date is between October 1 and December 31, 2026, with a total performance period of up to 12 months, and the place of performance is Rockville, Maryland. All deliverables are tied to a specific timeline, beginning with control registers and project management plans within the first two months and culminating in final revisions of both NUREGs by month 12, including remote meetings with NRC staff for feedback and demos. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541690 for Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, with no set-aside designation, and the government is not soliciting proposals or committing to a contract at this time. Responses are purely voluntary, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. Interested parties must provide organizational details, including company size, employee and consultant counts, GSA schedule holdings, and any prior organizational conflict of interest issues with the NRC. Vendors must also disclose their status as small, woman-owned, veteran-owned, 8(a), or HUBZone businesses, and confirm their experience handling Official Use Only, Safeguards, and classified data under 10 CFR 73, 95, and 32 CFR. Responses must not contain proprietary or sensitive information, and no proposals will be considered under this notice. The primary point of contact is Jennifer Ford at the NRC in Rockville, Maryland, and submissions are due by July 13, 2026. This market survey is intended solely to evaluate industry capabilities and inform future