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B -- THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF ONSHORE, OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF (OCS)-RELATED ACTIVITIES IN COASTAL ALABAMA SOL CBD&&&96070001 Solicitation Number 3829 DUE 090996 POC Procurement Assistant, Sharon Norman, 703-787-1354 The United States Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service (MMS), requires a contractor to conduct a study entitled ''The Social and Economic Consequences of Onshore, OCS-Related Activities in Coastal Alabama''. The RFP, which we hope to issue approximately fifteen (15) days following publication of this notice, will contain specific instructions regarding proposal preparation, due dates, etc.; dates specified in the RFP will override any conflicting dates contained herein. The study will establish a baseline socioeconomic description of coastal Alabama communities, and develop a model for the projection of possible socioeconomic consequences to fisheries, tourism etc. of limited onshore support activities if oil and gas exploration and/or development were to ensue in the offshore Eastern Gulf of Mexico region. A copy of the RFP may be requested by facsimile (703) 787-1009, or by mail to the above address. Please include the name of your organization, a point of contact, address, phone and fax numbers with your request. Telephonic requests will not be accepted. (0206)

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