Bureau of Reclamation, Contracts Group, 1150 N. Curtis Road, Boise, Idaho 83706-1234

R -- DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM (DSS) FOR THE SNAKE RIVER SYSTEM SOL 1425-97-SP-10-14100 DUE 120396 POC Contracting Officer, Devon Scott Shelley, 208-378-5111 The objective of the proposed contract is to seek assistance in the development of a Decision Support System (DSS) for the Snake River system above Brownlee Dam, Idaho. The DSS system will involve multiple disciplines including but may not be limited to: Economics; river/reservoir systems modeling, planning and operations; GIS; recreation; cultural resources; wildlife; vegetation; water quality; water data management; groundwater; fisheries; cultural resources; agriculture, etc. The potential contract has three components: (1) Process, Guidance, and Overview - The Contractor shall assist in developing a logical process for the DSS development, provide guidance in implementing the process based on the Contractor's experience in developing DSS's, and provide an overview of necessary activities -- On an ''as identified'' basis the Contractor shall provide: (2) Resource Support - Provide necessary expertise (familiarity with both computer databases compliant and model development plus familiarity with the specific issues effecting the upper Snake River drainage is preferred) to assist resource professionals in identifying resource factors and setting resource parameters (e.g., qualifying and quantifying resource conditions in terms of river flows and reservoir elevations), and assisting in determining how each resource is best represented through the DSS, and (3) Technical Support - Provide technical assistance for development of Year 2000 compliant database, enhancements of databases, models, etc. The Contractor shall also provide assistance in developing appropriate software interfaces that integrate databases and models with existing hydrological and GIS databases and modeling capabilities into a network integrating all DSS elements. There are options periods that may extend performance for a total of 60 months and these options will be evaluated. For this acquisition the standard industrial classification code is 8748. This is not a small business set- aside. All requests for this solicitation must be in writing, by FAX to (208) 378-5108 or via E-Mail to jpratt@pn.usbr.gov. Telephone inquires will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. (0283)

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