MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE, PROCUREMENT & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIV, 381 ELDEN STREET MAIL STOP 2500, HERNDON, VA 22070

B -- DESOTO CANYON EDDY INTRUSION STUDY SOL 6-4350-0026 1435-01-96-RP-30825 DUE 072596 POC Procurement Technician, Jenny Taylor, 703-787-1355, Contracting Officer, Daniel McCarthy, 703-787-1354 The Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service plans to issue a Request For Proposal (RFP) to conduct an oceanographical study in the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico shelf entitled ''DeSoto Canyon Eddy Intrusion Study.'' This study will focus on quantifying and characterizing the physical scales, dynamic mechanisms, and strength associated with Loop Current and Eddy intrusions in this area. This study will provide a better understanding of the outer shelf circulation, and how the Loop Current and associate eddies exchange momentum and mass with the shelf. The role of the DeSoto Canyon will be clarified both a route for such intrusions and as a conduit of mass exchange between the deep Gulf and the shelf. Requests for copies of this RFP may be requested by fas at (703) 787-1387 or by mail to the above address. Please include your organization, point of contact, address, and phone and fax numbers with your request. Telephone requests are strongly discouraged.(0155)

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