Subject: Request for Information (RFI) regarding the provision of training courses related to all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle
1. Background and Purpose of this RFI
The purpose of this RFI is to obtain feedback and input from industry to inform the requirements definition and potential procurement strategy for the subject project which is being reviewed by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to determine if or how to proceed.
CNSC:
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is the nuclear energy and materials regulator in Canada. The mission of CNSC is to regulate the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security, and the environment; and to respect Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Nuclear activities are carefully regulated to ensure their safe operation.
In addition to nuclear power plants and nuclear research facilities, the CNSC regulates numerous other uses of nuclear material. Some examples include radioisotopes used in the treatment of cancer, the operation of uranium mines and refineries, and the use of radioactive sources for oil exploration and in instruments such as precipitation measurement devices.
As the federal regulator, the CNSC executes licensing decisions made by the Commission (or its designates) and continually monitors licensees to ensure they comply with safety requirements that protect workers, the public, and the environment, and uphold Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The CNSC also offers instruction, assistance, and information in the form of regulatory documents, such as policies, standards, guides, and notices. Licensee compliance is verified through inspections and reports.
In order to execute their assigned duties, CNSC staff require a range of technical and regulatory training courses related to all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle, from mining to plant operation to waste management. This training should be focused on (but not limited to) CANDU systems, components, and operations, and should also include radiation protection, and radiation detection and measurement instrumentation.
Additional information about the work and courses is listed in Annex “A” – Statement of Work and Annex “B” Example CNSC Course Catalog.
2. Nature of this RFI
This RFI is not a solicitation and there is no commitment with respect to future purchases or contracts.
Potential suppliers of the services described in this RFI should not reserve stock or facilities, nor allocate resources as a result of any information contained in this RFI. The procurement of any services described in this RFI will not necessarily follow this RFI. This RFI is simply intended to solicit feedback from industry with respect to the matters described in this RFI.
