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A -- PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFICE SOL 00-3129 DUE 012500 POC Lawrence Frazier, 301-713-0851, Vivan Smith, 301-713-0853 E-MAIL: Click here to reach Vivian Smith, Vivian.K.Smith@agf.noaa.gov. The U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA intends to procure on a sole source basis from the University of Delaware/Center for the Study of Marine Policy to assist the National Ocean Service (NOS)/International Programs Office (IPO) by providing support, advice, and assistance to the IPO in its work on building a global representative system of marine protected areas, reducing land-based sources of marine pol- lution, improving navigation services and providing information for coral reef protection through the development and dissemination of electronic navigation data. Tasks include: (1) Assist IPO in the implementation of the NOS international Habitat Strategy, particularly through the World Commission on Protected Areas, and the development of regional expertise and agendas to build a global representative system of marine protected areas (MPAs), (2) Assist the IPO in organizing oil spill response training activities in the Black Sea, (3) Assist the IPO with utilizing hydrographic products and services to support international coastal resource protection, particularly coral reefs, and promote safe navigation. Activities include: (1) Plan and organize the Oil Spill Modeling Workshop to take place in September of 2000, (2) Determine other appropriate partners and donors from international (such as the International Maritime Organization), regional governments, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector, (3) Serve as IPO liaison with these partners, (4) Research and identify specific projects for NOS participation in other regional activities related to pollution reduction from land- based activities, including direct technical assistance in integrated coastal management. This is a notice of intent. No solicitation document is available. Award will be made under simplified acquisition procedures. 0A-3129(VKS) Posted 01/11/00 (W-SN415007). (0011)

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