Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Procurement Operations Branch, MS2500, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817

B -- GULFWIDE EMISSION INVENTORY STUDY FOR THE REGIONAL HAZE AND OZONE MODELING EFFORTS SOL 1435-01-99-RP-31021 DUE 081399 POC Jane M. Carlson, (703) 787-1364 The Department of Interior, Minerals Management Service (MMS) intends to competitively award a contract to provide an activity database and calculated emissions data of carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, PM10, PM2.5, ammonia, all VOC including exempted compounds (40 CFR 51.100), and other data needed to support ozone and regional haze modeling efforts over Federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) west of 87.5W. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has promulgated new, more stringent ambient air quality standards for ozone and regional haze. State agencies will be required to perform modeling for ozone and regional haze for use in their State Implementation Plans. The MMS is responsible for providing OCS emissions data to the States for input into the ozone and regional haze models. MMS will provide emissions data about both stationary and other sources such as exploration, construction, transportation, lightering, and supply vessels. The OBJECTIVES of this study are: a. To modify the data collection software package, written in MS ACCESS with Visual Basic Windows, which will be used to collect, quality check, and archive activity data from stationary sources in the OCS which emit criteria and precursor air pollutants (i.e., carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, PM10, PM2.5, ammonia, all VOC including exempted compounds (40 CFR 51.100), and any other data needed to evaluate ozone and regional haze modeling efforts) over the course of one (1) calendar year. The present software is designed for monthly inventories. b. To modify the data management software, written in Oracle, which will be used to calculate and archive emissions data using the most current AP-42 emission factors and the activity data gathered from offshore operators using the data collection software. The software shall be written to allow updating of emission factors for potential future inventories. c. To provide support service for the software including modifying the user=s guide, providing training at two workshops, debriefing MMS personnel, testing of the software, and designating a technical support person to answer questions. d. To collect, describe, quality check, and archive activity data from sources over the OCS that emit criteria and precursor air pollutants (i.e., carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, PM10, PM2.5, ammonia, all VOC including exempted compounds (40 CFR 51.100), and any other data needed to evaluate ozone and regional haze modeling efforts) over the course of one (1) calendar year. e. To calculate and archive emissions data using the most current AP-42 emission factors and the updated data management program. f. To compare the emissions inventory with previously collected emissions data and calculate greenhouse gases from the activity data collected for this study. g. To prepare a report that summarizes the emissions data and describes QA/QC protocols, methodology used to generate the emissions inventory, data archival procedures, and theresults from sections d, e, and f, above. HOW TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this contract, interested parties MUST demonstrate that they are qualified to perform the work by providing, by 4:00 P.M., August 13, 1999, a Capabilities Statement detailing: (1) your key personnel (those who would have primary responsibility for performing and/or managing the study) with their qualifications and specific experience and your organizational experience and facilities with: (A) evaluating air emissions from oil and gas facilities; (B) software used to collect activity data and calculate emissions inventory data; (C) knowledge of oil and gas operations on the Outer Continental Shelf of the Gulf of Mexico; and (D) understanding of the Emissions Inventory Improvement Program procedures and the EPA's guidelines given in the Consolidated Emissions Reporting Rule; (2) specific references (including contract number & project description, period of performance, dollar amount, client identification with the point of contact & telephone number) for previous work of this nature that your key personnel or organization has performed within the last four years. (REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED). Offerors shall submit their Capabilities Statement in original and two copies to Jane M. Carlson, Contracting Officer, Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, MS-2500, Herndon, Virginia 20170-4817. Four (4) additional copies shall be submitted to Connie Landry, Procurement Coordinator, (MS 5431), Minerals Mangement Service, 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70123-2394. Time of receipt of submissions will be determined by the time received in the Procurement Operations Branch, Herndon, Virginia. Your Capabilities Statement will be evaluated based on your key personnel skills, abilities and experience; your organization's experience and past performance (including number, size, and complexity of similar projects, adherence to schedules and budgets, effectiveness of program management, willingness to cooperate when difficulties arise, general compliance with the terms of the contracts, and acceptability of delivered products. Following review of all Capability Statements, we will establish a list of those seemed most qualified to perform the work. Qualified offerors will be notified and provided additional proposal instructions. Proposals will essentially consist of an oral technical presentation, written program management plan and written cost/business proposal. Further details of proposal requirements and logistical considerations will be provided at a later date. The period of performance of the contract will be from data of award through December 31, 2001 with a cost range of $350,000 to $400,000. Questions should be faxed or Emailed as soon as possible to: Fax (703) 787-1387 or Email Jane.Carlson@mms.gov. Please include with your question(s) your full name, the RFP number & title, your organization, complete address, and phone and fax numbers. Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged. Posted 07/23/99 (W-SN358495). (0204)

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