Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Procurement Operations Branch, MS2510, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 22070-4817

B -- BRETON SOUND AIR QUALITY STUDY SOL 3786 due 062695. Contact Point, Jenny Taylor, 703/787-1354, or Contracting Officer, Sandra McLaughlin, 703/787-1535. The United States Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service (MMS), has prepared Request for Comment (RFC) No. 3786. The RFC consists of a draft statement of work for planning purposes, as allowed by FAR 52.215-3. A Request for Proposal has NOT been prepared at this time, nor is there any assurance or obligation by the Government to do so. The statement of work describes a potential air quality analysis study in the Breton National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness Area (BWA). The BWA is a Federal Class I area composed of Breton Island and the Chandeleur Islands, located in the Central Gulf of Mexico. This area has the potential to be impacted by anthropogenic emissions from offshore and onshore activities. Written comments will be invited regarding technical approach, resources required, study scope, and any other pertinent suggestions. Entities interested in receiving and reviewing the RFC may request a copy by writing to the above address; requests may also be sent by facsimile to (703) 787-1009. Oral communications will not be accepted. (138)

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