National Park Service, Golden Gate National Receration Area, Contracting Office, Building 201, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123

R -- EDUCATIONAL AND INTERPRETATION OF MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAMS SOL 1443RP8140-98-002 DUE 020998 POC Point of Contact -- GORDON KELLER, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, (415) 561-4504 E-MAIL: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, GGNRA, gordon_keller@nps.gov. The National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, California, in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has identified a requirement to solicit for services related to the education and interpretation of Marine Sanctuary programs within the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (GFNMS) and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (CBNMS). The contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, knowledge, expertise, equipment and transportation to coordinate an integrated educational program plan incorporating both management areas (GFNMS and CBNMS); compile teachers and educators packets; participate in four fairs; compile and distribute a Sanctuary information packet; respond to requests for educational information and inquiries regarding the Sanctuaries' education program; coordinate and lead field-based interpretive programs within both management areas; produce and coordinate the production of exhibits for the Pacifica (CA) Visitor Center and Presidio (of San Francisco) Center; maintain the Pacifica and Presidio Visitor Centers exhibits; coordinate a plan for a Sanctuary trail from Bodega Head to AZo Nuevo; and manage the GFNMS and CBNMS slide library. Award of a contract with a twelve month performance period with the possibility of two, twelve-month options, exercisable at the sole discretion of the Government, is anticipated. Minimum requirements for consideration are: (a) educational level of all team members shall be a BA degree in related field (marine biology, environmental sciences, environmental policy, environmental policy, and geography); and (b) firm must have no less than 5-years experience designing and developing marine curriculum. Other significant evaluation criteria, listed in order of descending preference, are: (1) demonstrated experience in leading interpretive programs in Central Coastal California; (2) demonstrated experience in the coordination of internship programs; (3) demonstrated knowledge and experience working with educational systems and practices including development theory, curriculum based programming, and methods of evaluating marine educational programs; (4) demonstrated experience which reflects increasing responsibility in developing marine curricula which emphasizes learning experiences having classroom analogies -- problem solving and transfer; including learning activities that require auditory, visual, cognitive, and tactile learning; (5) demonstrated experience organizing cooperative planning and development efforts with governmental agencies, diverse organizations, groups, and individuals; (6) demonstrated evidence of ability to design varied level curricula using primary marine sanctuary themes and marine resources; (7) demonstrated ability to accomplish projects within budgetary and time constraints; (8) Macintosh computer skills in word processing, desktop publishing and database management; and (9) contractor must have an office located within 75 miles of the NOAA headquarters forthe GFNMS which is located in Building 991, Crissy Field, Presidio of San Francisco, CA. This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business Concerns. Women-owned business and minority business enterprises are encouraged to submit offers. The applicable SIC code is 8748. Solicitation documents available o/a 01/19/98. Requests for Solicitation documents MUST be submitted in writing to the address contained, herein, and must reference solicitation number 1443-RP-8140-98-002. Facsimile requests will be accepted at 415-561-4515. E-mail request to gordon_keller@nps.gov. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. This is not an RFP.***** This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business Concerns. Women-owned business and minority business enterprises are encouraged to submit offers. The applicable SIC code is 8748. Solicitation documents available o/a 01/19/98. Requests for Solicitation documents MUST be submitted in writing to the address contained, herein, and must reference solicitation number 1443-RP-8140-98-002. Facsimile requests will be accepted at 415-561-4515. E-mail request to gordon_keller@nps.gov. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. This is not an RFP.***** (0356)

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