SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Applied Science Projects (Previously announced under IFB612014)
- Notice Date
- 12/22/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- ARCC U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Three Parkway Center Pittsburgh PA 15220
- ZIP Code
- 15220
- Solicitation Number
- RFP612014
- Response Due
- 3/31/2006
- Archive Date
- 12/22/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Department of Interior, Office of Surface Mining (OSM), National Technology Transfer Team (NTTT) plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) requesting technical and cost proposals for applied science projects that have the potential for improving, in a manner that protects the public and the environment, the efficiency with which the coal industry conducts coal mining and reclamation activities. Proposals submitted shall be related to the topical areas identified by the NTTT as needing special emphasis. The general topical areas (to be further delineated in the RFP) include: hydrology issues; steep slope mining and reclamation; underground mine mapping; use of coal combustion by-products or other recycled materials; landscape stability; soil development on reclaimed lands; vegetation assessment; wildlife conservation and reforestation; and cropland reclamation. The RFP will be available to potential offerors on or about December 19, 2005. The Government anticipates awarding cost reimbursable cost sharing contracts with a performance period not to exceed one year and for amounts not to exceed $100,000. The solicitation and any subsequent contract awards will be accomplished in accordance with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiations and FAR Part 35, Research and Development Contracting. Instructions for submission of the proposals will be provided in Section L of the RFP. Evaluation criteria for evaluating and ranking proposals will be provided in Section M of the RFP. Cost Sharing of at least 25% of the total proposed cost is recommended. All proposals must include a letter (on official letterhead), endorsing the proposed applied science project, signed by an appropriate authorized management official of a State, Indian or Federal Title IV or V Regulatory Authority under the Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act of 1977. Proposals without this project endorsement letter will not be considered. It is anticipated that funding will be available for the applied science projects. However, there is no guarantee that funds will be available for the applied science projects. In additon, the Government reserves the right not to make any awards, if such action is deemed appropriate. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541710, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences. The small business size standard for the number of employees is 500. The RFP will be issued electronically via www.fedbizopps.gov or a hard copy may be requested by e-mailing rnavarro@osmre.gov. Proposals may be submitted by any source.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Any State within US
- Zip Code: Any
- Country: US
- Zip Code: Any
- Record
- SN00957175-W 20051224/051222212557 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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