SD 412.1, Work Authorizations
To supplement Department of Energy (DOE) Order 412.1A, Chg 1, Work Authorization (WA) System, for the purpose of establishing procedures to administer National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)-sponsored work authorizations with greater efficiency.
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SUPPLEMENTAL DIRECTIVE
Approved: 1-18-17
WORK AUTHORIZATIONS
NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Office of Acquisition and Project Management
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WORK AUTHORIZATIONS
1. PURPOSE. To supplement Department of Energy (DOE) Order 412.1A, Chg 1, Work
Authorization (WA) System, for the purpose of establishing procedures to administer
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)-sponsored work authorizations with
greater efficiency.
a. Identify the required WA processes, including the necessary formats;
b. Identify review and approval authorities for WAs; and
c. Establish internal controls necessary to safeguard change control and ensure
consistency.
d. Any inconsistency in this supplemental directive (SD) must be resolved in the
following order of priority:
(1) The contract schedule.
(2) Contract clauses.
(3) DOE Order 412.1A, Chg 1 and DOE Orders as applicable.
2. CANCELLATION. All policy related to Work Authorizations in Business Operating
Procedure (BOP)-001.331, Budget Execution Headquarters Approved Funding Program
(HQ/AFP) and Work Authorization (WA) Business Operation Policy, dated 2-15-08.
AFP requirements in this BOP are not cancelled.
3. APPLICABILITY.
a. Federal. The provisions of this directive apply to all NNSA programs and NNSA-
funded work. This directive replaces the previous WA process that was linked to
the AFP process.
b. Contractors. Does not apply to contractors.
c. Equivalency. In accordance with the responsibilities and authorities assigned by
Executive Order 12344, codified at 50 United States Code sections 2406 and
2511, and to ensure consistency throughout the joint Navy/DOE Naval Nuclear
Propulsion Program, the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors (Director) will
implement and oversee requirements and practices pertaining to this
Supplemental Directive for activities under the Director's cognizance, as deemed
appropriate.
d. Exemption. Consistent with DOE Order 412.1A Chg 1: work involving Strategic
Partnership Projects, and services, products, or materials regularly produced for
sale at scheduled rates under DOE programs (e.g., routine irradiation services,
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radioisotopes, production or transmission of electricity) are excluded from the
requirements of this supplemental directive.
4. SUMMARY OF CHANGES. This SD only addresses and supplements WA
requirements described in DOE Order 412.1A. It cancels the WA requirements in
BOP-001.331.
5. BACKGROUND. Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) 970.1170-1
states, “each contract for the management and operation of a DOE site or facility, and
other contracts designated by the DOE or the National Nuclear Security Administration
(NNSA) Senior Procurement Executive, must contain a scope of work section that
describes, in general terms, work planned and/or required to be performed. Work to be
performed under the contract must be assigned through the use of a work authorization to
control individual work activities performed within the scope of work. Work
authorizations must be issued prior to the commencement of the work and incurrence of
any costs.” In order to adequately capture the scope of work to be completed, the WA is
integrated with the annual implementation plan (IP) and conforms to acquisition
regulations and policies. The annual performance-based IP will serve as the statement of
work and will be attached to the WA; the WA and attached IP are referred to as “WA”
throughout the remainder of this document.
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6. REQUIREMENTS. In accordance with DEAR 970.5211-1, WAs must be approved by
the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to the commencement of the work and incurrence of
any cost. Therefore, WAs must be generated and issued to the contractor before the start
of the fiscal year (FY) or as early in the FY as possible, subject to programmatic needs.
In the event that one or more parties do not approve of the scope of work, schedule, and
estimated cost requirements identified in the WA, the parties must find a resolution. All
changes must be made using a formal change control process that is the same as the
generation and distribution process of the initial WA. Revisions should be initiated and
authorized as quickly as possible once a change has been identified. In the case of new
work requirements identified during the course of the FY, WAs must be generated or
revised as soon as the requirement is identified, accepted by the contractor(s), and
approved by the CO prior to the commencement of the work and incurrence of any cost.
If operating under a Continuing Resolution (CR) at the start of the FY, the WA will be
issued to align with the Department’s Base Table. Within 30 calendar days of final
appropriation or full-year CR enactment, the WA must be updated to reflect any
necessary change(s) in scope, schedule, or estimated cost (price if a fixed price WA) to
align with the signed enactment.
All WAs and revisions thereto must be reviewed and accepted by all responsible parties
as outlined in the process map at Appendix 2. Signatures are required by the Program
Manager (IP only), the contractor (WA only), and the cognizant CO (WA only) to be
considered fully executed. A formal, authorized contractor signature on the WA
indicates agreement on the WA and responsibility for performance of all related work
within the terms and conditions of the contract, including satisfying all relevant legal,
regulatory, integrated safety management (ISM), integrated safeguards and security
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management (ISSM), and quality assurance requirements. The CO’s signature on both
the WA and the associated funding modification indicates authorization to begin work.
a. WAs must be generated using the required templates and guidance (see Appendix
1), to ensure consistency across NNSA programs. Note: Detailed instructions for
the WA template are not included with this directive and may be provided
separately, in conformance with the requirements of this directive.
(1) Changes within the scope of an existing WA/IP do not warrant a new WA
or modification to an existing WA. These changes must be issued in
writing via technical direction to the contractor by an authorized
Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), with an informational
courtesy copy to the CO and Management and Budget (NA-MB).
Program offices have discretion in determining the most efficient means
for routing technical direction within the NNSA and to the contractor.
COs are required to sign WAs, but are not expected to approve technical
direction. The COR’s technical direction must provide sufficient detail to
clearly articulate the expectations of the work to be performed.
(2) WAs must be consistent with performance-based contracting requirements
and cascade from the goals, objectives, strategies, and performance
measures reported in the NNSA Strategic Plans, the Future Years Nuclear
Security Program (FYNSP), work plans, and other guidance specifically
identified.
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(3) WAs must include an implementation plan that will serve as the statement
of work and will describe, at a minimum, a general description of the work
to be performed with specific milestones and deliverables. Where specific
information is not included in the work authorization’s attached
implementation plan, more specific project plans, operating plans, or
similar documents that describe the scope of work and deliverables or
performance measures and expectations must be referenced. All
documents referenced in the WA must be made available to contractors,
cognizant COs, and CORs upon request.
(4) At a minimum, performance expectations, such as a general description of
requirements, estimated cost (price if a fixed price WA), metrics, specific
deliverables or interim milestones, and associated periods of performance
must be included in the WA, with similar or related work being
aggregated to the highest appropriate level (e.g., budget activity, work
package, etc.).
(5) The scope of work contained in WAs must be consistent with the
Department’s Base Table when under a CR and with the final
appropriation or full-year CR once enacted.
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(6) The estimated cost contained in the WA must not exceed the Department’s
Base Table when under a CR and the final appropriation or full-year CR
once enacted.
b. WAs that crosscut multiple programs must be reviewed by the responsible
program offices to ensure that all programmatic interdependencies have been
appropriately reflected.
c. WAs must be reviewed to ensure:
(1) Programmatic execution guidance is adequate and appropriately
communicated.
(2) Estimated cost (price if a fixed price WA) does not exceed Department’s
Base Table and the final appropriation or full-year CR once enacted.
(3) Full compliance with acquisition regulation, policy, and the terms and
conditions of the contract.
d. All WAs and revisions thereto must be reviewed by the responsible program and
field offices prior to review and signature by the authorized contractor official and
cognizant CO. The CO’s signature is the final signature and authorizes work to
begin.
e. Revisions to WAs must be issued whenever there is a change resulting in an
increase to the previously approved estimated cost (price if a fixed price WA) and
for other changes as determined by the Program/Project Manager.
7. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Office of Acquisition and Project Management (NA-APM), Management and
Operating (M&O) Oversight and Policy Office Branch (MOPOB) must:
(1) Provide guidance and coordination to facilitate the preparation of WAs
and any revisions thereto;
(2) Assist in the resolution of issues relating to the WA; and
(3) Conduct random reviews of WAs for quality control, including
compliance with regulation and policy. NA-APM reserves the option to
review all WAs for compliance at any time.
b. The responsible NNSA program office must:
(1) Develop initial and subsequent WA/IP in accordance with this SD and
applicable requirements;
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(2) Send NA-MB funding changes by site, including a high-level description
of those funding changes;
(3) Issue WA to field CO and NA-APM WA Request Mailbox, signed by HQ
Program/Project Manager;
(4) Issue technical direction in writing through an authorized COR, as
appropriate;
(5) Work jointly with COs and contractors to resolve questions or concerns
regarding scope of work, schedule, and associated estimated cost (price if
a fixed price WA) for each WA;
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(6) Provide additional programmatic information when requested to review
and approve WAs;
(7) Ensure the estimated cost does not exceed the Department’s Base Table
plus carry over when under a CR or the final appropriation or full-year CR
once enacted; and
(8) Coordinate with CO and other internal stakeholders to ensure the work is
completed within the negotiated cost (price if fixed price WA).
c. Management and Budget (NA-MB) must:
(1) Review AFP input and funding changes from program office;
(2) Input values and funding changes into financial system (i.e., funds
distribution system (FDS));
(3) Confirm funding information with program office; and
(4) Issue AFP to field office.
(5) Twice a year, NA-MB will compare the estimated cost identified in work
authorizations with actual funding levels and provide a report to the
Management Council or the Deputies working group.
d. The cognizant Contracting Officers must:
(1) Work jointly with the Program/Project Officers and contractors to reach
agreement on an acceptable scope, cost (price if a fixed price WA), and
schedule for each WA;
(2) Review and sign the proposed WA for each contract under their
cognizance to ensure work is appropriate for performance by the
contractor and is within the contracted scope;
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(3) Ensure that the contractor signs the WA within the required schedule;
(4) Ensure that the government has funds available and obligates those funds
through a formal contract funding modification or through a formal
incremental funding modification for the authorized work;
(5) Ensure the work is completed within the negotiated cost (price if fixed
price WA);
(6) Send WA to M&O contractor for signature;
(7) Distribute fully executed WA to program, NA-MB, and WA mailbox; and
(8) Serve as the primary point of contact for questions or issues concerning
the WA.
8. REFERENCES.
a. DEAR 970.1170-1 Work Authorization
b. DEAR 970.5211-1 Work Authorization
c. DOE Order 412.1A Admin Chg 1, Work Authorization System, dated 5-21-14.
9. DEFINITIONS.
a. Approved Funding Program (AFP): A process that distributes funding for
obligation through contract funding modifications.
b. Contracting Officer (CO): The person authorized to commit or obligate the
government, and sign work authorizations and changes to those work
authorizations.
c. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Receives delegation of authority
from the CO. This individual can give technical direction within the scope of
work, cost, and schedule of a work authorization. This individual is not
authorized to make any commitments or obligations on behalf of the government,
and may not grant the contractor permission to deviate from the requirements
stated in the work authorization, nor direct the contractor to perform any work
outside that stated in the work authorization.
d. Implementation Plan (IP): The program document that describes the scope of
work to be performed under the work authorization. It is attached to the WA and
serves as the statement of work for the work authorization.
e. Technical Direction: Written direction to the contractor within the scope of work,
estimated cost, and schedule of the work authorization by an authorized COR.
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f. Work Authorization (WA): The document, approved by a CO, that describes the
scope of work, estimated cost, and schedule of work activities performed within
the larger contract scope of work. Work authorizations must be issued prior to the
commencement of the work and incmTence of any costs.
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10. CONTACT. Office of Acquisition Management (NA-APM-10), M&O Policy and
Oversight Branch, 202-586-8069.
BY ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR:
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Administrator
Appendixes:
1. Work Authorization Templates
2. Work Authorization Process Map
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APPENDIX 1: WORK AUTHORIZATION TEMPLATES
WORK AUTHORIZATION TEMPLATE (COST REIMBURSEMENT) .............................................. AP1-2
WORK AUTHORIZATION TEMPLATE (FIRM-FIXED-PRICE)...................................................... AP1-13
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WORK AUTHORIZATION TEMPLATE (COST REIMBURSEMENT)
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Office Name
Program Name
Fiscal Year 20XX Work Authorization
[insert Work Authorization title]
M&O Site/Contractor:
Work Authorization No: XXXXXX Revision No: 0X
Period of Performance:
Start Date Completion Date Revised Completion Date Date of Revision
The following table provides estimated costs for the period of performance.
Fund Type B&R No.
Estimated Cost
Current Change Revised Authorization
$ $ $
1.0 Scope
The Contractor shall, in accordance with the terms of the prime Contract and this Work
Authorization (WA), provide the personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, and services,
(except as may be furnished by the Government) and otherwise do all things necessary for, or
incidental to execute the requirements described in this WA to include meeting the specific
milestones, and providing the specific deliverables as described in the Implementation Plan,
(which serves as the WA Statement of Work) Attachment 1, of this Work Authorization,
“Program Name FY20XX Implementation Plan & Work Authorization” at M&O Name. This Work
Authorization is incorporated into the prime contract in accordance with DEAR 970.5211-1
“Work Authorization.”
2.0 Changes
This Work Authorization and any subsequent changes shall be executed in accordance with the
Federal Acquisition Regulation and all other contract terms and conditions. In accordance with
DEAR 970.5211-1, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever the
cost incurred plus the projected cost to complete the work outlined in this Work Authorization
is projected to differ (plus or minus) from the estimated cost by 10 percent. Changes to the
work scope, schedule, or estimated cost as specified in the attached Implementation Plan must
be issued via a Work Authorization revision signed and issued by the Contracting Officer as
required by DEAR 970.5211-1, DOE O 412.1A, and NNSA SD 412.1.
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3.0 Agreements
No work shall commence until this Work Authorization is approved by the Contracting Officer.
The Contractor signature is a commitment that all Integrated Safety Management (ISM),
Integrated Safeguards and Security Management (ISSM), and quality assurance requirements
have been met, and that auditable records and files on this project are available for review.
Funding for this work will be obligated through a funding modification issued by the Contracting
Officer as specified in the most recent Approved Funding Program (AFP).
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4.0 DEAR 970.5232-4 Obligation of Funds, flow down to Work Authorizations
This contract clause is hereby flowed down to this Work Authorization. The contractor shall
segregate, allocate, and account for all costs incurred under this specific WA. Such cost data
must be made available to the contracting officer upon request. In addition, the contractor
must notify the contracting officer, in writing, when they recognize that they will exceed the
estimated cost by 10%, insufficient actual and expected funding is available to continue work,
or if their actual funding is insufficient to operate until further expected funding.
Contractor
[Insert authorized individual
Title
Phone number
email] [signature]
Date:
Contracting Officer
[insert name
Title
Phone number
email] [signature]
Date:
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<PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME>
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (Statement of Work)
Version <1.0>
<mm/dd/yyyy>
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VERSION HISTORY
Version # Implemented
By
Revision
Date
Approved
By
Approval
Date
Reason
1.0 Author name mm/dd/yy name mm/dd/yy <reason>
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Table of Contents
I. OVERVIEW [REQUIRED] .............................................................................................................. 7
II. CORPORATE PROGRAM GOAL(S) [REQUIRED] ................................................................................. 7
III. MAJOR ACTIVITIES [REQUIRED] .................................................................................................... 7
IV. FUNDING GUIDANCE [REQUIRED] ................................................................................................. 7
V. DESCRIPTION OF PLANNED ACTIVITIES [REQUIRED] .......................................................................... 8
VI. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS [REQUIRED] ....................................................................................... 9
VII. KEY EXECUTION YEAR REFERENCE DOCUMENTS [REQUIRED] .............................................................. 9
VIII. MAJOR RISKS AND HANDLING STRATEGIES [OPTIONAL] .................................................................... 9
IX. POINTS OF CONTACT [REQUIRED] ................................................................................................. 9
X. APPROVALS ............................................................................................................................ 11
APPENDIX A: KEY TERMS [OPTIONAL] .................................................................................................... 12
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I. Overview [Required]
This section:
• Describes the purpose of the program/project and is sourced by the most recent
Congressional Budget Request
• Provides clear strategic alignment for the program/project to the most current DOE and
NNSA Strategic Plans by strategic goal and objective.
Optional: A table is optional in this subsection if the Work Authorization (WA) supports
multiple strategic objectives.
Required boilerplate language: “Specific work activities and scope contained herein are
consistent with: 1) the Department’s Base Table when operating under a Continuing Resolution
(CR); and 2) the final appropriation or full-year CR once enacted.”
II. Corporate Program Goal(s) [Required]
This section is required by GPRA Modernization Act of 2010. Information to include: Program
Name, Performance Measure/Indicator Title and Description, Fiscal Year Target and, where
applicable, End Point Target. Source: Most current Congressional Budget Request
performance table(s).
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Program or Project
Name
Performance
Measure/Indicator Title and
Description
FY201X Target
Endpoint Target
Required boilerplate language “Preliminary targets are subject to change based on a final,
enacted budget.”
III. Major Activities [Required]
This section provides a description of the program/project major activities that are not site-
specific, but general program priorities during the period of performance. These major
activities are traceable to the most current Congressional Budget Request.
IV. Funding Guidance [Required]
This section describes Program and Fiscal Guidance; such as including the estimated cost for
each M&O Contractor. The table below (or some variation as directed by NA-APM) must be
completed for inclusion in the WA.
Program/OCL
President’s
FY20XX Budget
Request
FY20XX CR
Operating Target
FY20XX
Enacted/Full-Year
CR
Difference between
Request vs. Enacted
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The initial estimated cost is equal to the Department’s Base Table and should reflect 100%
completion of the work activities as described in Section V, Description of Planned Activities.
Once an appropriation or full-year CR is enacted the estimated cost should be updated to
reflect any updates to the scope of work.
Required language: “To support the scope of work contained in this Work Authorization (WA),
funding will be distributed through the existing Approved Funding Program (AFP) process
described in DOE Order 135.1A and NNSA BOP 001.331, or successor Order/BOP, as applicable.
The AFP is adjusted on an as needed basis for the execution of congressionally approved
programs, projects, or activities (PPAs). Specific work activities are authorized via this
document, with incremental funding plans for each site authorized via the AFP and obligated
via formal contract modification. The work contained herein will be funded on an incremental
basis. The contractor is authorized to expend up to the dollar amount indicated in the
Program/OCL funding table or as otherwise noted in the AFP allotment, whichever is less, and
subject to the availability of funds in the M&O contract. Note: As indicated in Section 4.0, the
contractor is required to notify the contracting officer, in writing, when they recognize that they
will exceed the estimated cost by 10%, insufficient actual and expected funding is available to
continue work, or if their actual funding is insufficient to operate until further expected
funding”
V. Description of Planned Activities [Required]
This subsection provides the information referenced under the Scope Section of the WA cover
sheet and should be in sufficient detail to meet the requirements of DEAR 970.5211-1. At a
minimum, the planned activities should replicate the Congressional Budget Request (budget
narrative), should be written to the site-specific level, and should include: a general description
of the work, primary deliverables and/or performance expectations, and schedule of key
deliverables as shown in the table below or a specific reference where the work and estimated
cost information can be found.
Required language: “The purpose of this WA is to outline key work requirements to be
performed and to control individual work activities within the scope of work. Contractors may
not deviate from this plan without a revised WA.”
Required language (for NNSA M&O Contracts only): “Annual performance expectations for
each M&O contractor outlined in this document will be considered in determining the
contractor’s performance rating and fee earned through the NNSA Corporate Performance
Evaluation Process (CPEP).”
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Note: The level of detail should provide sufficient information to the site to enable mission
execution at a level of performance needed to support the appropriate CPEP evaluation
requirements.
Note: If the type of work is considered a level of effort (LOE), performance criteria can be
either quantitative or qualitative, yet it must be measureable. It is appropriate to think of
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criteria as “entry” and “exit” criteria that supports mission accomplishment of deliverables. Exit
criteria should reflect what must be done to clearly ascertain if the event has been successfully
completed. The Implementation Plan/Work Authorization includes the approval of work at
designated site(s).
VI. Reporting Requirements [Required]
This subsection should contain sufficient detail on any applicable reporting expectations or
include reference to applicable document(s) with detailed reporting expectations.
Examples:
• All sites (M&Os and non-M&Os) must report cost data at the project level on or before
the 10th day of the month.
• Monthly performance reporting for completed activities is required on or before the 5th
workday of the month.
VII. Key Execution Year Reference Documents [Required]
Required language: “The following documents are incorporated by reference:”
This subsection is in bullet format and should include key execution year reference documents,
which may include, but are not limited to:
• X Strategic Plan (Month, Year)
• X Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule
• X Program Management Plan (PMP) (Month, Year, Version)
• Portfolio Work Plans (PWPs)
• Approved Funding Program Explanation of Changes (AFP) and regular monthly financial
plan adjustments.
• Other (references to detailed Statements of Work (SOW), work proposals, project plans
or similar documents).
VIII. Major Risks and Handling Strategies [Optional]
This subsection can be used to outline programmatic risk associated with the authorized scope.
If needed, the Program should provide details here that will help manage expectations to
ensure accomplishment of mission scope and deliverables absent of unanticipated barriers or
reference a document that discusses risk management (e.g. PMP).
IX. Points of Contact [Required]
This subsection identifies responsible organization(s), titles, and telephone numbers of the staff
who serve as key implementation points of contact. These contacts should include the HQ
Federal Program Manager, Project Manager, or other managers and representatives with
responsibilities related to implementation. If the applicable team members are listed in the
Project Management Plan, reference the appropriate section within that document.
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HQ Programmatic Point of Contact List (Name, Title, Organization, Email, Phone)
Name,
Title
Organization
XXX@nnsa.doe.gov
202-586-XXXX
HQ Programmatic Point of Contact List (Name, Title, Organization, Email, Phone)
Name,
Title
Organization
XXX@nnsa.doe.gov
202-586-XXXX
HQ Programmatic Point of Contact List (Name, Title, Organization, Email, Phone)
Name,
Title
Organization
XXX@nnsa.doe.gov
202-586-XXXX
mailto:XXX@nnsa.doe.gov
mailto:XXX@nnsa.doe.gov
mailto:XXX@nnsa.doe.gov
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X. Approvals
The undersigned acknowledge that they have reviewed the <Program/Project Name>
Implementation Plan and agree with the information presented within this document.
Changes to this Program/Project Implementation Plan will be coordinated with, and approved
by, the undersigned, or their designated representatives.
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Signature: Date:
Print Name:
Title:
Role: Program/Project Manager
Signature: Date:
Print Name:
Title:
Role:
Signature: Date:
Print Name:
Title:
Role:
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Appendix A: Key Terms [Optional]
The following table provides definitions and explanations for terms and acronyms relevant to
the content presented within this document.
Term Definition
[Insert Term] <Provide definition of term and acronyms used in this document.>
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WORK AUTHORIZATION TEMPLATE (FIRM-FIXED-PRICE)
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Office Name
Program/Project Name
Fiscal Year 20XX Work Authorization (Firm-Fixed-Price)
[insert Work Authorization title]
M&O Site/Contractor:
Work Authorization No: XXXXXX Revision No: 0X
Period of Performance:
Start Date Completion Date Revised Completion Date Date of Revision
Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP): $[insert negotiated dollar amount], inclusive of allowable, allocable and
reasonable direct and indirect costs.
The following table provides the Not-to-Exceed funding amounts for the period of performance.
Fund Type B&R No.
Not-to-Exceed Funding Amounts
Basic Previous Change or
Revision
Current
Authorization
$ $ $ $
1.0 Scope
The Contractor shall, in accordance with the terms of the prime Contract and this Work
Authorization (WA), provide the personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, and services,
(except as may be furnished by the Government) and otherwise do all things necessary for, or
incidental to execute the requirements described in this WA to include meeting the specific
milestones, and providing the specific deliverables as described in the Implementation Plan,
(which serves as the WA Statement of Work) Attachment 1, of this Work Authorization,
“Program Name FY20XX Implementation Plan & Work Authorization” at M&O Name. This Work
Authorization is incorporated into the prime contract in accordance with DEAR 970.5211-1
“Work Authorization”.
2.0 Changes
This Work Authorization and any subsequent changes shall be executed in accordance with the
Federal Acquisition Regulation and all other contract terms and conditions. The Government
shall not be liable for any costs due to modifications, changes or revisions to this WA from the
requirements and prices originally negotiated and agreed to without the express prior written
approval of such modification, change, or revision by the cognizant Contracting Officer.
Changes to the scope, schedule, or price as specified in the attached Implementation Plan must
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be issued via a Work Authorization revision signed and issued by the Contracting Officer as
required by DEAR 970.5211-1, DOE O 412.1A, and NNSA SD 412.1.
3.0 Agreements
No work shall commence until this Work Authorization is approved by the Contracting Officer.
The Contractor signature is a commitment that all Integrated Safety Management (ISM),
Integrated Safeguards and Security Management (ISSM), and quality assurance requirements
have been met, and that auditable records and files on this project are available for review.
Funding for this work will be obligated through a funding modification issued by the Contracting
Officer as specified in the most recent Approved Funding Program (AFP).
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4.0 DEAR 970.5232-4 Obligation of Funds, flow down to Work Authorizations
This contract clause is hereby flowed down to this Work Authorization. The contractor shall
segregate, allocate, and account for all costs incurred under this specific WA. Such cost data
must be made available to the contracting officer upon request. In addition, the contractor
must notify the contracting officer, in writing, when they recognize that they will exceed the
fixed price by 10%, insufficient actual and expected funding is available to continue work or if
their actual funding is insufficient to operate until further expected funding.
Contractor
[Insert authorized individual
Title
Phone number
email] [signature]
Date:
Contracting Officer
[insert name
Title
Phone number
email] [signature]
Date:
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<PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME>
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (Statement of Work)
Version <1.0>
<mm/dd/yyyy>
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VERSION HISTORY
Version # Implemented
By
Revision
Date
Approved
By
Approval
Date
Reason
1.0 Author name mm/dd/yy name mm/dd/yy <reason>
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Table of Contents
I. OVERVIEW [REQUIRED] ............................................................................................................ 18
II. CORPORATE PROGRAM GOAL(S) [REQUIRED] ............................................................................... 18
III. MAJOR ACTIVITIES [REQUIRED] .................................................................................................. 18
IV. FUNDING GUIDANCE [REQUIRED] ............................................................................................... 18
V. DESCRIPTION OF PLANNED ACTIVITIES [REQUIRED] ........................................................................ 19
VI. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS [REQUIRED] ..................................................................................... 20
VII. KEY EXECUTION YEAR REFERENCE DOCUMENTS [REQUIRED] ............................................................ 20
VIII. MAJOR RISKS AND HANDLING STRATEGIES [OPTIONAL] .................................................................. 20
IX. POINTS OF CONTACT [REQUIRED] ............................................................................................... 20
XI. APPROVALS ............................................................................................................................ 22
APPENDIX A: KEY TERMS [OPTIONAL] .................................................................................................... 23
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I. Overview [Required]
This section:
• Describes the purpose of the program/project and is sourced by the most recent
Congressional Budget Request
• Provides clear strategic alignment for the program/project to the most current DOE and
NNSA Strategic Plans by strategic goal and objective.
Optional: A table is optional in this subsection if the Work Authorization (WA) supports
multiple strategic objectives.
Required boilerplate language: “Specific work activities and scope contained herein are
consistent with: 1) the Department’s Base Table when operating under a Continuing Resolution
(CR); and 2) the final appropriation or full-year CR once enacted.”
II. Corporate Program Goal(s) [Required]
This section is required by GPRA Modernization Act of 2010. Information to include: Program
Name, Performance Measure/Indicator Title and Description, Fiscal Year Target and, where
applicable, End Point Target. Source: Most current Congressional Budget Request
performance table(s).
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Program or Project
Name
Performance
Measure/Indicator Title and
Description
FY201X Target Endpoint Target
Required boilerplate language “Preliminary targets are subject to change based on a final,
enacted budget.”
III. Major Activities [Required]
This section provides a description of the program/project major activities that are not site-
specific, but general program priorities during the period of performance. These major
activities are traceable to the most current Congressional Budget Request.
IV. Funding Guidance [Required]
This section describes Program and Fiscal Guidance; such as including the negotiated Firm-
Fixed-Price (FFP) and incremental Not-to-Exceed (NTE) funding amounts for each M&O
Contractor. The table below (or some variation as directed by NA-APM) must be completed for
inclusion in the WA.
Program/OCL
President’s
FY20XX Budget
Request
FY20XX CR
Operating Target
FY20XX
Enacted/Full-Year
CR
Difference between
Request vs. Enacted
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The initial NTE funding amount is equal to the Department’s Base Table and should reflect
100% completion of the work activities as described in Section V, Description of Planned
Activities. Once an appropriation or full-year CR is enacted the NTE funding amount should be
updated to reflect the full-year appropriation amount.
Required language: “To support the scope of work contained in this Work Authorization (WA),
funding will be distributed through the existing Approved Funding Program (AFP) process
described in DOE Order 135.1A and NNSA BOP 001.331, or successor Order/BOP, as applicable.
The AFP is adjusted on an as needed basis for the execution of congressionally approved
programs, projects, or activities (PPAs). Specific work activities are authorized via this
document, with incremental funding plans for each site authorized via the AFP and obligated
via formal contract modification. The work contained herein will be funded on an incremental
basis. The contractor is hereby authorized to expend up to the dollar amount indicated in the
Program/OCL funding table or as otherwise noted in the AFP allotment, whichever is less, and
subject to the availability of funds in the M&O contract. Note: As indicated in Section 4.0, the
contractor is required to notify the contracting officer, in writing, when they recognize that they
will exceed the estimated cost by 10%, insufficient actual and expected funding is available to
continue work, or if their actual funding is insufficient to operate until further expected
funding.”
V. Description of Planned Activities [Required]
This subsection provides the information referenced under the Scope Section of the WA cover
sheet and should be in sufficient detail to meet the requirements of DEAR 970.5211-1. At a
minimum, the planned activities should replicate the Congressional Budget Request (budget
narrative), should be written to the site-specific level, and should include: a general description
of the work, primary deliverables and/or performance expectations, and schedule of key
deliverables as shown in the table below or a specific reference where the work and FFP price
information can be found.
Required language: “The purpose of this WA is to outline key work requirements to be
performed and to control individual work activities within the scope of work. Contractors may
not deviate from this plan without a revised WA.”
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Required language (for NNSA M&O Contracts only): “Annual performance expectations for
each M&O contractor outlined in this document will be considered by the Government in
developing the contractor’s annual Performance Appraisal/Assessment Report for this WA.
There will be no fee earned or paid on this FFP WA.”
Note: The level of detail should provide sufficient information to the site to enable mission
execution at a level of performance needed to support the appropriate CPEP evaluation and/or
appraisal/assessment requirements.
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Note: If the type of work is considered a level of effort (LOE), performance criteria can be
either quantitative or qualitative, yet it must be measureable. It is appropriate to think of
criteria as “entry” and “exit” criteria that supports mission accomplishment of deliverables. Exit
criteria should reflect what must be done to clearly ascertain if the event has been successfully
completed. The Implementation Plan/Work Authorization includes the approval of work at
designated site(s).
VI. Reporting Requirements [Required]
This subsection should contain sufficient detail on any applicable reporting expectations or
include reference to applicable document(s) with detailed reporting expectations.
Examples:
• All sites (M&Os and non-M&Os) must report cost data at the project level on or before
the 10th day of the month.
• Monthly performance reporting for completed activities is required on or before the 5th
workday of the month.
VII. Key Execution Year Reference Documents [Required]
Required language: “The following documents are incorporated by reference:”
This subsection is in bullet format and should include key execution year reference documents,
which may include, but are not limited to:
• X Strategic Plan (Month, Year)
• X Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule
• X Program Management Plan (PMP) (Month, Year, Version)
• Portfolio Work Plans (PWPs)
• Approved Funding Program Explanation of Changes (AFP) and regular monthly financial
plan adjustments.
• Other (references to detailed Statements of Work (SOW), work proposals, project plans
or similar documents).
VIII. Major Risks and Handling Strategies [Optional]
This subsection can be used to outline programmatic risk associated with the authorized scope.
If needed, the Program should provide details here that will help manage expectations to
ensure accomplishment of mission scope and deliverables absent of unanticipated barriers or
reference a document that discusses risk management (e.g., PMP).
IX. Points of Contact [Required]
This subsection identifies responsible organization(s), titles, and telephone numbers of the staff
who serve as key implementation points of contact. These contacts should include the HQ
Federal Program Manager, Project Manager, or other managers and representatives with
responsibilities related to implementation. If the applicable team members are listed in the
Project Management Plan, reference the appropriate section within that document.
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HQ Programmatic Point of Contact List (Name, Title, Organization, Email, Phone)
Name,
Title
Organization
XXX@nnsa.doe.gov
202-586-XXXX
HQ Programmatic Point of Contact List (Name, Title, Organization, Email, Phone)
Name,
Title
Organization
XXX@nnsa.doe.gov
202-586-XXXX
HQ Programmatic Point of Contact List (Name, Title, Organization, Email, Phone)
Name,
Title
Organization
XXX@nnsa.doe.gov
202-586-XXXX
Section 13
mailto:XXX@nnsa.doe.gov
mailto:XXX@nnsa.doe.gov
mailto:XXX@nnsa.doe.gov
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XI. Approvals
The undersigned acknowledge that they have reviewed the <Program/Project Name>
Implementation Plan and agree with the information presented within this document.
Changes to this Program/Project Implementation Plan will be coordinated with, and approved
by, the undersigned, or their designated representatives.
Signature: Date:
Print Name:
Title:
Role: Program/Project Manager
Signature: Date:
Print Name:
Title:
Role:
Signature: Date:
Print Name:
Title:
Role: TBD
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Appendix A: Key Terms [Optional]
The following table provides definitions and explanations for terms and acronyms relevant to
the content presented within this document.
Term Definition
[Insert Term] <Provide definition of term and acronyms used in this document.>
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APPENDIX 2: WORK AUTHORIZATION PROCESS MAP
1. PURPOSE. To supplement Department of Energy (DOE) Order 412.1A, Chg 1, Work Authorization (WA) System, for the purpose of establishing procedures to administer National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)-sponsored work authorizations with grea...
a. Identify the required WA processes, including the necessary formats;
b. Identify review and approval authorities for WAs; and
c. Establish internal controls necessary to safeguard change control and ensure consistency.
d. Any inconsistency in this supplemental directive (SD) must be resolved in the following order of priority:
(1) The contract schedule.
(2) Contract clauses.
(3) DOE Order 412.1A, Chg 1 and DOE Orders as applicable.
2. CANCELLATION. All policy related to Work Authorizations in Business Operating Procedure (BOP)-001.331, Budget Execution Headquarters Approved Funding Program (HQ/AFP) and Work Authorization (WA) Business Operation Policy, dated 2-15-08. AFP requi...
3. APPLICABILITY.
a. Federal. The provisions of this directive apply to all NNSA programs and NNSA-funded work. This directive replaces the previous WA process that was linked to the AFP process.
b. Contractors. Does not apply to contractors.
c. Equivalency. In accordance with the responsibilities and authorities assigned by Executive Order 12344, codified at 50 United States Code sections 2406 and 2511, and to ensure consistency throughout the joint Navy/DOE Naval Nuclear Propulsion Prog...
d. Exemption. Consistent with DOE Order 412.1A Chg 1: work involving Strategic Partnership Projects, and services, products, or materials regularly produced for sale at scheduled rates under DOE programs (e.g., routine irradiation services, radioiso...
4. SUMMARY OF CHANGES. This SD only addresses and supplements WA requirements described in DOE Order 412.1A. It cancels the WA requirements in BOP-001.331.
5. BACKGROUND. Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) 970.1170-1 states, “each contract for the management and operation of a DOE site or facility, and other contracts designated by the DOE or the National Nuclear Security Administration ...
6. REQUIREMENTS. In accordance with DEAR 970.5211-1, WAs must be approved by the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to the commencement of the work and incurrence of any cost. Therefore, WAs must be generated and issued to the contractor before the star...
7. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Office of Acquisition and Project Management (NA-APM), Management and Operating (M&O) Oversight and Policy Office Branch (MOPOB) must:
b. The responsible NNSA program office must:
c. Management and Budget (NA-MB) must:
(1) Review AFP input and funding changes from program office;
(2) Input values and funding changes into financial system (i.e., funds distribution system (FDS));
(3) Confirm funding information with program office; and
(4) Issue AFP to field office.
(5) Twice a year, NA-MB will compare the estimated cost identified in work authorizations with actual funding levels and provide a report to the Management Council or the Deputies working group.
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d. The cognizant Contracting Officers must:
8. REFERENCES.
a. DEAR 970.1170-1 Work Authorization
b. DEAR 970.5211-1 Work Authorization
c. DOE Order 412.1A Admin Chg 1, Work Authorization System, dated 5-21-14.
9. DEFINITIONS.
a. Approved Funding Program (AFP): A process that distributes funding for obligation through contract funding modifications.
b. Contracting Officer (CO): The person authorized to commit or obligate the government, and sign work authorizations and changes to those work authorizations.
c. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Receives delegation of authority from the CO. This individual can give technical direction within the scope of work, cost, and schedule of a work authorization. This individual is not authorized to mak...
d. Implementation Plan (IP): The program document that describes the scope of work to be performed under the work authorization. It is attached to the WA and serves as the statement of work for the work authorization.
e. Technical Direction: Written direction to the contractor within the scope of work, estimated cost, and schedule of the work authorization by an authorized COR.
f. Work Authorization (WA): The document, approved by a CO, that describes the scope of work, estimated cost, and schedule of work activities performed within the larger contract scope of work. Work authorizations must be issued prior to the commenc...
10. CONTACT. Office of Acquisition Management (NA-APM-10), M&O Policy and Oversight Branch, 202-586-8069.
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WORK AUTHORIZATION TEMPLATE (COST REIMBURSEMENT)
I. Overview [Required]
II. Corporate Program Goal(s) [Required]
III. Major Activities [Required]
This section provides a description of the program/project major activities that are not site-specific, but general program priorities during the period of performance. These major activities are traceable to the most current Congressional Budget Req...
IV. Funding Guidance [Required]
V. Description of Planned Activities [Required]
VI. Reporting Requirements [Required]
VII. Key Execution Year Reference Documents [Required]
VIII. Major Risks and Handling Strategies [Optional]
IX. Points of Contact [Required]
X. Approvals
Appendix A: Key Terms [Optional]
WORK AUTHORIZATION TEMPLATE (FIRM-FIXED-PRICE)
I. Overview [Required]
II. Corporate Program Goal(s) [Required]
III. Major Activities [Required]
This section provides a description of the program/project major activities that are not site-specific, but general program priorities during the period of performance. These major activities are traceable to the most current Congressional Budget Req...
IV. Funding Guidance [Required]
V. Description of Planned Activities [Required]
VI. Reporting Requirements [Required]
VII. Key Execution Year Reference Documents [Required]
VIII. Major Risks and Handling Strategies [Optional]
IX. Points of Contact [Required]
XI. Approvals
Appendix A: Key Terms [Optional]