Bureau of Reclamation, Acquisition Operations Group, Code D-7810, Denver Federal Center, PO Box 25007, Denver CO 80225

R -- CONDUCT AND EDIT ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS SOL 97-W853000-00015 DUE 072097 POC Randale Jackson, Contracting Officer, 303-236-8040 WEB: AAMS Current Solicitation Listing, http://www.usbr.gov/aamsden/AAMSsol.html. E-MAIL: Randale Jackson, Contracting Officer, rjackson@do.usbr.gov. The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has a requirement for the services of an individual to plan conduct and edit an oral history interviews programs already in progress regarding the Newlands Project, a Reclamation project in western Nevada. The preferred contractor will possess a Ph.D. degree in history or political science with demonstrated oral history work in public policy issues at the national state, and local levels. In addition, the contractor must possess thorough knowledge and understanding of the complex legal, political, environmental, and water issues of the Newlands Project. The ability to learn about these issues is not acceptable. The contractor must be able to document his/her effectiveness in conducting and editing oral history interviews using normally accepted oral history editing guidelines and practices. Travel in and around the vicinities of Carson City, Reno, Fallon NV and Sacramento CA is anticipated. Occasional travel to Washington, D.C. and other locations may be required. The estimated term of performance for this contract is estimated to begin about September 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, with three optional performance periods, each with a duration of one year. The contractor may be required to perform for a period of 328 hours during FY 1997 and anywhere from 1075 to 1160 hours during each of the optional periods-(FY 1998-2000).Preference is to be given to contractors who maximized hours actually performing oral history, planning, interviews and editing and a minimum of time devoted to travel. Based on information available at this time, and in accordance with 41 U.S.C 253 (c)(1), implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Reclamation considers the services specified above as sole source from Mr. Donald B. Seney of South Lake Tahoe, CA., and it proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm on that basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Any sources who believe they can provide the required services as specified herein are invited to submit, in writing, an affirmative response to this announcement within 45 calendar days of the publication of this synopsis. An affirmative response would include literature, brochures and such other materials which correspond to the required services stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. All sources responding to this synopsis shall submit information relating to their business size status, i.e., small, large, minority owned, woman-owned, etc. The Standard Identifier Code (SIC) for this acquisition is 8743 and the small business standard is $5 million or less. See Note 22. (0155)

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