Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Procurement Operations Branch, MS2500, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817

B -- THE BOUNDARY LAYER STUDY IN THE WESTERN AND CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO SOL RFP -- 3919 DUE 050898 POC Daniel McCarthy, Contracting Officer (703) 787-1354 WEB: MMS Homepage which contains general information about the MMS and our mission., http://www.mms.gov. E-MAIL: Contracting Officer's e-mail address, Daniel.McCarthy@MMS.GOV. This proposed study will provide the Minerals Management Service (MMS) with a description and analysis of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer (ABL) and how its structure determines the dispersion of air pollutants in the Western and Central Gulf of Mexico. For this study, the ABL to be examined covers the marine to coastal regions in the Western and Central Gulf of Mexico, including the transition zone between these two regions. The results of this study will be used by MMS to support techniques for evaluating the effects from oil and gas exploration, development, and production activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) on air quality over coastal areas. The period of performance for the resultant contract will be forty-eight (48) months (1998-2002), with an estimated value of $497,000 to $521,000. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. One of the sources of the data for this proposed study will be a current and ongoing study entitled "Profilersand Data Collection for the Boundary Layer Study in the Western and Central Gulf of Mexico." Under the Profiler and Data Collection study, two meteorological stations on the OCS will collect observations of the ABL for three years (1998-2001) by using 915 MHZ radar profilers, 2 KHz Radio Acoustical Sounding Systems (RASS), and surface meteorology units. The profilers and RASS's will measure winds and virtual temperature between the surface and several kilometers above the sea surface. The surface meteorology units will measure standard meteorological variables including sea surface temperature. The collected data will also include data quality control, assurance, and archival, but will not be checked for consistency with other concurrent observations in the same geographic region or assimilated with concurrent observations into one inventory. Additionally, the data collected under the Profiler and Data Collection study will not be analyzed in depth. The objectives of this new proposed study will be to analyze and synthesize the data collected from the Profiler and Data Collection study. To meet these objectives the contractor shall complete tasks in A) study initiation/planning, B) data collection, C) analysis of boundary structure, D) dispersion analysis, and E) synthesis reports & data set. Deliverables will include a study plan, meetings, public presentations, monthly status letters, a final data set, interim, and final reports. HOW TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this contract, interested parties MUST demonstrate that they are clearly capable of performing the desired study by providing, NO LATER THAN FOUR O'CLOCK EASTERN TIME ON May 8, 1998, an original and four (4) copies of a Capability Statement detailing: (1) your key personnel (those who would have primary responsibility for performing and/or managing the study) with their qualifications and specific experience; (2) your organizational experience and facilities; and (3) specific references (including contract number & project description, period of performance, dollar amount, client identification with the point of contact & telephone number) for previous work of this nature that your key personnel or organization has performed within the last three years (references will be checked). If you believe the Government will find derogatory information as a result of checking your past performance record, please provide an explanation and any remedial action taken by your company to address the problem. Following review of all Capability Statements, we will establish a list of those deemed most qualified to perform the work. Offerors will then be contacted and told their evaluation. We will provide additional proposal instructions at that time. Your Capability Statement will be evaluated based on your key persons' skills, abilities and experience (particularly relevant is their expertise in the fields of scientific computation, atmospheric, and information sciences); your organization's experience and past performance (including number, size, andcomplexity of similar projects, adherence to schedules and budgets, effectiveness of program management, willingness to cooperate when difficulties arise, general compliance with the terms of the contracts, and acceptability of delivered products.) Questions should be faxed or E-mailed as soon as possible to fax (703)787-1387 or E-mail "Daniel.McCarthy@mms.gov." Please include with your question(s) your full name, the RFP number & title, your organization, complete address, and phone and fax numbers. TELEPHONIC QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED. (0111)

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