SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Survey of Deepwater Currents in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico
- Notice Date
- 3/5/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- MMS Procurement Operations Branch, Attn: Ms. Jane Carlson 381 Elden Street, MS 2510 Herndon VA 20170
- ZIP Code
- 22170-4817
- Solicitation Number
- 0104RP34239
- Response Due
- 3/25/2004
- Archive Date
- 3/5/2005
- Point of Contact
- Jane M. Carlson Contracting Officer 7037871364 Jane.Carlson@mms.gov;
- E-Mail Address
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Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
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- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Minerals Management Service (MMS) of the Department of the Interior intends to competitively award a contract. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CARFULLY. THIS REQUIREMENT IS 100% SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541710 "Oceanographic research and development laboratories or services". TITLE: Survey of Deepwater Currents in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Recent deepwater leases in the eastern Gulf of Mexico extend beyond water depths of 1,600 m. The presence of these leases implies a potential for exploration by the oil and gas industry, which currently includes exploratory wells in the Lloyd Ridge area. The eastern Gulf is a location strongly influenced by the Loop Current, its frontal eddies, and where Loop Current rings form. Our most recent current data in the eastern Gulf reaches only to 1,300 m near the DeSoto Canyon. In order for MMS to fulfill its regulatory function proactively, more current data in this area is definitely desirable. This proposed study will collect current and hydrographic measurements in the eastern Gulf in water depth over 1,500 m that will allow identification of processes present in the region and help design future oceanographic studies. To address this information need the MMS is conducting this study. The objectives of this study are: (1) to conduct measurements of deepwater currents in the eastern Gulf of Mexico using moorings to increase our regional database of ocean currents; (2) to improve our understanding of the regional oceanography to help design future studies, assist calculation of horizontal and vertical trajectories of release oil and its dispersion; and (3) to provide an oceanographic framework to help with interpretation of regional biological processes determining the organisms diversity. The performance period of this study shall be forty-eight (48) months; the fieldwork task shall last eighteen (18) months including six (6) for mobilization at the beginning of this contract. The remaining 30 months shall be devoted to analyses, synthesis of results, and completion of all deliverables. The study area is bounded at the northwest corner at 28.848°N, 87.918°W; the northeast corner at 28.850°N, 87.523°W; the southwest corner at 27.453°N, 87.907°W; and the southeast corner at 27.455°N, 87.516°W. Cost of this study is estimated to be between $2,000,000 and $2,500,000. This study consists of three (3) main tasks: (1) conducting a post award meeting; (2) field work and data collection (three moorings); (3) and data analyses and report preparation. TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this contract, interested parties must demonstrate that they are qualified to perform work by providing Capabilities Statements by 4:00 PM, Eastern Time, Thursday, March 25, 2004, Detailing: (1) Your key personnel, scientific and technical, (those who would have the primary responsibility for performing and/or managing the project) with their qualifications, specific expertise, and experience. Particularly relevant is their expertise in the fields of physical oceanography (data analysis and field work experience) demonstrated by qualification and authorship in peer-reviewed publications. Information about technical personnel who will be responsible for the organization of information and the production of documents and manuscripts must be provided. (2) Your organization's experience with this type of work and a description of your facilities. Specifically we will look at your ability to timely complete projects, adhere to schedules and budgets, effectiveness of cost controls, and quality of products delivered; degree of comparability of past projects to the current project, including number, complexity, and size. Information about your subcontractors, partners, and quality of cooperation between organization, staff, key personnel, and the client must be provided. (3) Specific references (including project identifier/contract number and description, period of performance, dollar amount, client name, and current telephone number) for work of this nature that your personnel or organization is currently performing or has completed within the last three (3) years. Also, please include any negative references and your rebuttal explaining your side of the story. Offerors shall submit an original and four (4) copies of the Capabilities Statement to Ms. Jane M. Carlson, Contracting Officer, Minerals Management Service, Procurement Operations Branch, 381 Elden St., MS 2510, Herndon, VA 20170-4817. Ten (10) additional copies shall be submitted to Ms. Connie Landry, Minerals Management Service, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, MS 5431, New Orleans, Louisiana 70123-2394. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the Capabilities Statements are received by the dates and time set forth above. THE OFFICIAL RECEIPT TIME WILL BE DETERMINED BY RECEIPT IN THE PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS BRANCH, HERNDON, VA OFFICE. Your capabilities statement will be evaluated based on: (1) Past performance which includes: adherence to schedules and budgets, effectiveness of cost control, the acceptability of previous products delivered, effectiveness of program management, and the Offeror's willingness to cooperate with the customer in both routine matters and when confronted by unexpected difficulties. (2) The degree of comparability of past projects to the current project, including number, complexity, and size; (3) The experience and expertise of all scientific and technical Key Personnel. Evaluation factors include the length and quality of experience for each person assigned to perform specific tasks, their experience and expertise in the fields applicable to the performance of this study and their level of effort commitment towards this study. (4) Your Project Manager's demonstrated leadership ability and experience with managing a large team and ability to control costs and to keep project performance and document preparation on schedule. Following Step (1) which is the review and evaluation of all Capabilities Statements, only those determined from the evaluation factors described above to be most qualified to successfully perform the effort will be invited to Step (2) and provided a detailed Request for Proposal. All offerors will be contacted after Step (1) by telephone. Please send questions as soon as possible to Jane M. Carlson at jane.carlson@mms.gov or FAX 703-787-1041. Please include your RFP Number (33100) & title (Deepwater Program: Survey of Deepwater Currents in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico) as well as your full name, organization name, address, phone and FAX numbers. PHONE CALLS ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED.
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