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T -- SERVICES OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR TO PRODUCE A WIDE ARRAY OF VIDEOGRAPHY AND OUTREACH MATERIALS IN SUPPORT OF ITS PROGRAM MISSION. SOL 52-DGNF-1-90005 DUE 081100 POC Eleanor E. Kaul, Contract Specialist, voice 301/713-0823 x142, or fax 301/713-0806 or email Eleanor.E.Kaul@agf.noaa.gov E-MAIL: Click here to contact the COntract Specialist., Eleanor.E.Kaul@agf.noaa.gov. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Restoration Center of has a requirement for the services of an independent contractor to produce a wide array of videography and outreach materials in support of its program mission and to heighten public awareness and involvement in NOAA's restoration activities. These materials shall include the production of video outreach materials, production of educational brochures or leaflets and other written materials or documents as needed. The contractor shall also be required to provide technical writing services and research for the NOAA Restoration Center as needed in the production of such materials. The contractor shall be required to (1) shoot video in multiple media formats, including 35mm, 16mm, and super 16mm motion picture film, BETA video, mini DV and DV Pro; (2) shoot aerial still photography and videography and underwater still photography and videography; (3) demonstrate a strong background indocumentary and commercial video and film production; (4) develop written outreach material for both technical and lay audiences; and (5) have a solid understanding of, and experience with, the statutory and regulatory framework for the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), under which natural resource damage assessment and restoration efforts are conducted, as well as an understanding of other environmental statutory authorities including the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act. The contractor shall be required to submit all documents, drafts or outreach materials to NOAA for review and approval. The contract will be for a base period of one-year with four one-year option periods. The estimated contract award date is December 4, 2000. This procurement is set-aside for small businesses. See Note #1. All responsible sources interested in this procurement can request a copy of the solicitation by sending a fax on company letterhead to the attention of Eleanor E. Kaul at 301/713-0806 or mailing a request to the address listed above or via email at Eleanor.E.Kaul@agf.noaa.gov. Posted 06/27/00 (W-SN468963). (0179)

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