SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Sanctuary Exploration Center Program Assistance Coordinator
- Notice Date
- 8/3/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, 325 Broadway - MC3, Boulder, Colorado, 80305-3328, United States
- ZIP Code
- 80305-3328
- Solicitation Number
- NCND6022-13-01129DR
- Archive Date
- 8/13/2013
- Point of Contact
- DianaRomero, Phone: 303-497-3761
- E-Mail Address
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diana.romero@noaa.gov
(diana.romero@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY - The Government is currently conducting market research to gather information and identify potential sources for the requirement identified below. A solicitation is not available at this time, and requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government. NOAA's Acquisition & Grants Office, Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, in support of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary seeks potential vendors to provide a Sanctuary Exploration Center Program Assistance Coordinator, in accordance with the statement of work. Please provide the following information as requested: 1) A statement that you believe that your firm has the capability to meet these requirements and perform these services. Please include relevant experience and other pertinent information that demonstrates your ability to complete the requirement. 2) Your firm's DUNS number & CAGE code; 3) Your firm's SBA certified small business concern status. Specifically identify if your firm is a small business, HUBZone-certified, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman Owned or SBA 8(a) program certified. All information received in response to this notice shall be treated as Business Sensitive or confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Proprietary information submitted should be marked appropriately. All submitted information shall remain with the U.S. Government and will not be returned. The response date for this request for information is no later than COB August 09, 2013. No collect calls will be accepted. All responses may be submitted via e-mail to Diana Romero, Purchasing Agent, at diana.romero@noaa.gov. The phone number for the Purchasing Agent is (303) 497-3761. Statement of Work Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Sanctuary Exploration Center Program Assistance Coordinator SUMMARY The central deliverables for this contract are serving the needs of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary's new visitor center, the Sanctuary Exploration Center in Santa Cruz. The Exploration Center is a joint collaboration between MBNMS and the City of Santa Cruz, CA. BACKGROUND The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) provides resource protection through management, research, and education programs that foster public understanding and stewardship of this nationally significant marine ecosystem. The MBNMS has opened a premiere interpretive center in Santa Cruz, CA in August of 2012. The Sanctuary Exploration Center is a state ¬of¬ the¬ art education and interpretive center offering high¬ quality multimedia exhibits, educational programs, lectures and film to an anticipated 200,000 visitors annually. The contractor will be responsible for the implementation or completion of strategies and activities outlined in this document and the expected products. SCOPE OF WORK The purpose of the contract is to conduct the following services in support of the Sanctuary Exploration Center (SEC) in Santa Cruz, CA including (1) Facilitation of Volunteer and Docent Recruitment, Training, Scheduling and Retention (2) Visitor Programming Curriculum Development, (3) Facility Operations and Maintenance. 1. Facilitation of Volunteer and Docent Recruitment, Training, Scheduling and Retention The task includes the training and educating visitor center volunteers and interpretive docents to prepare them for duty at the Sanctuary Exploration Center in accordance with NOAA volunteer protocols and guidelines. The Sanctuary Exploration Center opened in late summer of 2012, and will have a 6-week training program and schedule once docents are recruited. Services rendered will include marketing to the local Santa Cruz community to encourage docent sign ups, and designing and implementing a successful docent training and retention program. Services will include coordinating docent enrichments and appreciation events, as well as assisting with training of annual volunteer monitoring programs based in the southern region (Snapshot Day, Beach COMBERS), and organizing and coordinating current volunteer monitoring in the southern region including Snapshot Day, Coastal Cleanup Day, Earth Day, and special event days (at both visitor centers). Deliverables a. Written marketing plan for ongoing docent recruitment within the Santa Cruz County region b. Updated docent training manual for Sanctuary Exploration Center c. Written and oral recommendations to Center Director to ensure that docent training plans include outputs and evaluations that are measurable and align with NOAA's education and outreach strategies and milestones. d. Weekly docent schedule e. Written and oral communications with key SEC partners and potential community collaborators f. Monthly enrichment classes for existing volunteers, organizes and maintains volunteer records and organizes annual appreciation events g. Bi-annual training sessions for new volunteers that include expert lectures and PowerPoint Presentations for meetings h. Written suggestions and feedback for future direction docent training i. Written visitor experience plan for SEC programming that is tailored for the general public when they visit each facility. Each visitor experience is slated to last for approximately 45-60 minutes in length. j. Standardized volunteer training materials for developed for any new visitor program k. Safe and effective volunteer monitoring programs are implemented with standardized protocols and data to be added to a ten-year database of information. l. Recruitment and training of docents for special events. 2. Facility Operations and Maintenance This task includes maintaining the technical aspects of the exhibits and the infrastructure of the buildings including IT network, exhibits, aquaria, offices spaces and equipment. Services will require close collaboration with MBNMS operations team, and City of Santa Cruz. Deliverables a. Final operations plan to include the daily, monthly, and annual maintenance requirements to ensure the building and exhibitory is maintained efficiently and safely. Equipment specifications and maintenance schedules along with janitorial services, fire security and building maintenance such as staining the wood exterior, HVAC regular maintenance and other building upkeep should be identified in this plan. b. Safety and Security inspections scheduled c. Written documents as required for maintaining and procuring operational equipment and supplies within guidelines and budget. d. Written reports on status of IT network and technical exhibits that utilize video and computer elements. e. Written report and oral communications on deterioration of or damage to the Visitors Center interpretive exhibits and facility infrastructure and the requirements for remediation. f. Reports from a monitoring program to ensure the related L.E.E.D. aspects of the SEC facility are appropriately functioning. g. Facility maintained in a manner safe and environmentally comfortable for public use. h. Inventory of consumables maintained. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 1. Academic background, at the graduate level or equivalent, and proven experience as a docent coordinator and a facility management and I.T. Technician for a marine science, marine and estuarine resource management and coastal management program. 2. Five years of experience working with volunteer and interpretive programs and experience working in an interpretive center. 3. Knowledge of physical and biological sciences, laws, regulations, programs, guidelines and educational approaches related to environmental management and policy. 4. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate individuals. Able to attend to details, effectively prioritize a variety of competing tasks under strict timelines and meet multiple deadlines and approval processes. Demonstrated ability to manage project teams. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must also demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 5. Knowledge of related marine science, economic, cultural and institutional issues in the Central California Coastal region. 6. Knowledge of physical and technical related aspects to maintain a public facility and knowledge of federal policy related to building maintenance. 7. Knowledge of a variety of visitor center exhibit maintenance requirements and exhibit technologies including a remotely operated vehicle and numerous independent computerized exhibits, projectors and audio operated by a Crestron system; with the ability to problem solve in pressure situations. 8. Ability to develop recommendations, prepare clear and well-organized written reports and represent office policies in public arenas. 9. Ability to assist contractual activities, assist on procurements, and obtain supplies and materials required for the specified duties. 10. Ability to assess problems and recommend policies and actions and skill in originating new approaches or adapting existing approaches to develop and carry out projects. TRAVEL AND OTHER DIRECT COSTS Limited travel and other direct costs will be reimbursed at actual cost incurred in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Period of performance is 50 weeks from date of the contract award date. IT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements of 48 CFR 1352.239-73 do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. The government will provide the necessary computer equipment and information to perform this contract. All work must be performed upon government furnished equipment and if addition hardware and/or software are needed, the Contractor must request the additional requirements from the COR.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 99 Pacific Street, Bldg 445a, Monterey, California, 93940, United States
- Zip Code: 93940
- Zip Code: 93940
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