U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management Division WC3, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bin C15700, Seattle, WA 98115-0070

A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT -- EXXON VALDEZ OIL SPILL RESTORATION WORK SOL 52ABNF900033 DUE 041599 POC Please submit your request for a copy of the solicitation by fax to (206)526-6025. If you do not have a fax, you may contact Ms. B.J. Huyck at (206)526-4499, or for further information, the Contract Specialist, Sharon Kent at (206)526-6035. Notice of Broad Agency Announcement for research and monitoring pursuant to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Restoration Work -- - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is issuing a BAA on behalf of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council requesting research and monitoring proposals concerning factors affecting the recovery of resources injured by the Exxon Valdez oil spill. The request encompasses those research areas identified in the "Invitation to Submit Restoration Proposals for Federal Fiscal Year 2000" that was issued by the Trustee Council on February 15, 1999. The Invitation projects a vision of the research, monitoring, and general restoration needs of the restoration program. Proposal requirements and evaluation factors are included in the BAA; interested parties should request copies of the BAA from the issuing office listed above. All interested parties may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 02/22/99 (W-SN300985). (0053)

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