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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 17,1997 PSA#1826

U.S. Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/OFA/PGAS/Contract Administration Branch -- OfA513, 1325 East West Highway -- Station 4301, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-3283

R -- PUBLIC OUTREACH SUPPORT SOL 52-DGNC-7-90064 POC Robert M. McNamara, Contract Specialist, (301) 713-3038 Ext 181 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist, Robert.M.Mcnamara@NOAA.gov. DESC: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Damage Assessment and Restoration Program (DARP) intends to award on a competitive basis, an indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery fixed labor rate contract to secure public outreach support. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 52-DGNC-7-90064 is issued as an RFP. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. NOAA plans to secure assistance and expertise to develop and provide information to the general public and other interestedf parties about damage assessments and to facilitate their involvement in damage assessment and restoration efforts through the dissemination of information. The contractor will assist the DARP in developing public information and support materials for distribution including: 1)development of a manual that provides guidance on preparing and disseminating material related to specific cases; 2)development of case specific public information plans for the four NOAA regions which: identify potential opportunities and vehicles for distributing public information; identify public sectors which may be interested in or affected by proposed restoration alternatives; recommend and provide examples of materials that can be used; recommend specific activities for disseminating public information; contain a timeline for material production and distribution; and include a budget and criteria for evaluation; 3) maintenance and updating of DARP websites including the linkage to other existing NOAA homepages; 4)revision of existing DARP public information documents; 5)production of background information materials which reflect the status of restoration work; 6)maintenance of information distribution database; 7)provision of staff training at headquarters and the regions; 8)provision of general editorial review and guidance in support of DARP's public information goals; and 9) assistance with special events (public meetings, hearings, etc.). The period of performance is estimated to be fifteen months from date of award and the level of effort is estimated at 2100 hours of professional labor. Quotations submitted in response to this announcement shall include no more than ten pages which specifically address each of the following evaluation criteria: knowledge of the statutory and regulatory framework for the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA); knowledge of NOAA's organization and mission and Federal damage assessment and restoration activities with emphasis on DARP's current activities and restoration efforts; demonstrated skills and expertise in strategic communication and information planning, including ability and experience in developing case specific information plans; organizing and conducting special events; producing public information materials; and working with the internet (experience with html and html publishing). Prior to or at issuance of award, the contractor shall be required to sign a confidentiality agreement with NOAA restricting the relase of any information received, obtained, collected, developed or generated which may compromise any ongoing or future litigation resulting from damage assessment cases. FOB Destination at: US Department of Commerce, NOAA, Damage Assessment Center, 1305 East-West Highway, Rm 10218, Silver Spring MD 20910. Provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offerors are to include a completed copy of Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with its offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Also, thefollowing apply: VIRUS FREE CHECK AND CERTIFICATION OF DELIVERED VIA ELECTRONIC MEDIA -- All data delivered via electronic media (by disk, telecommunications transmission, or any other manner of electronic medium) shall be checked and certified as virus-free at data point of origin. Virus-free electronic media certification shall be required to accompany all such delivered data identifying the specific certifying party, telephone number, data generation location, date certified, a list of each data item being certified and the following certifying statement: "All data provided for by this deivery is virus-free." Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to the responsible, responsive offeror whose bid is technically acceptable and whose offer represents the best value to the Government. The Government intends to make one award. Clause 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Other applicable contract terms and conditions are: 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.225-3, Buy America Act. Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices will be incorporated. Any offeror who can furnish the exact items should submit a proposal to the procurement office address listed above. Telephonic responses shall not be accepted. All proposals shall be received by 3PM, local time, thirty calendar days from the date this notice is published. (0105)

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