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B -- UPDATE OF "RAPID VISUAL SCREENING OF BUILDINGS FOR POTENTIAL SEISMIC HAZARDS" (FEMA 154 & FEMA 155) SOL EMW-1999-RP-0062 POC William M. Roberson, Contracting Officer (202)646-3622 WEB: Click here to view other current FEMA opportunities, http://www.fema.gov/ofm/bidinfo.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, bill.roberson@fema.gov. This is not an RFP, but a survey to locate potential sources capable of performing the proposed update. Minimum capabilities must include documented evidence of experience and expertise in all of the following areas: (1) Demonstrated knowledge of the theoretical and mathematical bases of the current FEMA 154 Basic Structural Hazard Scores and Performance Modification Factors; (2) Demonstrated operating knowledge of FEMA 310, Handbook for the Seismic Evaluation of Buildings- A Pre-Standard, and FEMA 273, NEHRP Guidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings, with a thorough understanding of the technical innovations introduced in these documents; (3) Demonstrated knowledge of the ongoing FEMA Program to Reduce the Earthquake Hazards of Steel Moment Frame Structures (SAC steel building project) and California Universities for Research in Earthquake Engineering Woodframe Project (CUREe wood building project); (4) Participation in post-earthquake reconnaissance efforts for both the 1989 Loma Prieta and the 1994 Northridge earthquakes; (5) Demonstrated knowledge of regional and historic variations in structural systems; and (6) Demonstrated knowledge of the theoretical bases for the ATC-13, Earthquake Damage Evaluation Data for California, and the National Earthquake Loss Estimation Methodology (HAZUS) fragility curves, and their relationships to each other. Firms with these capabilities are invited to submit complete information to the procuring office identified in this notice in three (3) copies within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of this notice. Information furnished should include: (1) the number and professional qualifications of scientists, engineers, technical and other appropriate personnel; (2) company experiences related to the proposed project; (3) a description of general and special facilities; (4) a current financial statement; and (5) other literature which demonstrates minimum capabilities listed above. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and the Governmentwill not pay or otherwise reimburse respondents for information submitted. Based upon responses received, the Government reserves the right to set aside any and all procurements that may result hereunder for small or minority-owned businesses. If the evaluation of responses received concludes that none of the responding firms have the necessary capabilities, negotiations may be conducted with Applied Technology Council on a noncompetitive basis. Posted 06/10/99 (W-SN341602). (0161)

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