A -- VEGETATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH

Notice Date

February 26, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Geological Survey, Branch Of Acquisition and Federal Assistance, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046

ZIP Code

80225-0046

Response Due

March 23, 2001

Point of Contact

Marilyn Hutchison, 303-236-9321, FAX 303-236-2710

E-Mail Address

USGS, CENTRAL REGION, OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS (mhutchi@usgs.gov)

Description

Concerns having the ability to furnish the services described herein are requested to give written notification (including the telephone number for a point of contact) to the procuring office above within 25 calendar days from the date of this synopsis. The U. S. Geological Survey (USGS), Earth Surface Process Team, is investigating the estimated regional shifts in vegetation that have occurred under past climatic conditions or which may occur under estimated future climatic conditions. The objective is to provide data on the potential scope of the environmental effects of climate changes in terms that are accessible to land mangers, policy makers, and others who manage resources or estimate future hazards. As part of ongoing research with the University of Oregon, the USGS has a requirement for continuing services, in conjunction with previous water balance modeling, as follows: 1) Modification of previously developed water balance model to calculate fire regime variables; 2) Development of finer scale climate grids for environmental modeling; and 3) Development of a stratified random-sampling strategy for testing and application of regional-scale process-based models in the western United States. Unique numerical analysis capabilities, software, visualization tools, and experience in the analysis and illustration of BIOMES and water balance models are required for performance of these services. Based on information available at this time, and in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), implemented by FAR 5.302-1, the Government considers the services specified as a sole source procurement from The University of Oregon, Office of Research Services, Eugene, Oregon, and proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm on that basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Firms who feel that they can furnish the required services are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement, and such other materials which correspond to the required items stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Since no solicitation document exists, requests for such documents without accompanying information will be considered non-responsive to this request without further consideration. This notice may represent the Government's only official notice of this procurement.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010228/ASOL002.HTM (W-057 SN50E6F9)