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B -- IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF COASTAL NATURAL RESOURCE RISKS FROM UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES SOL 52ABNC-7-00035 DUE 012497 POC For a copy of the solicitation, call Klint Demetrio at 206-526-4499. For further information, call Contract Specialist Sharon Kent at 206-526-6035. Fax number for fax request 206-526-6025. Solicitation package may not yet be available till/about 15 days after cbd. B--IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF COASTAL NATURAL RESOURCE RISKS FROM UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES Provide scientific support to evaluate the effects of hazardous substance releases from uncontrolled waste sites as they relate to the resources and habitats of interest to NOAA and to develop plans for resource protection and restoration. The requirement is divided into four categories of task. 1) Evaluate the potential for injury to NOAA resources from hazardous substance releases. This task will require reviewing historical site files, evaluating data collected during hazardous waste site investigations, conducting site visits, and evaluating other literature that relates to contaminants, habitats, and species that may be affected by a release. 2) Conduct field survey of hazardous substances releases to document the extent of contamination in habitats and organisms of interest to NOAA. NOAA will identify the sites where these investigations will be conducted. Specific field studies may require sampling. 3) Support environmental assessments of potential injuries to natural resources for which NOAA acts as a trustee or co-trustee resulting from releases of hazardous substances. These surveys assist NOAA in evaluating appropriate remedial actions and reaching settlements. 4) Support the maintenance and application of NOAA's sediment chemistry and toxicity database. This database system has three general applications: a) as an integral component of NOAA's Waste Site Watershed Projects, b) to explore innovative approaches for evaluating sediment chemistry and toxicity and develop new guidelines for screening sediments in support of risk assessments, and c) in support of evaluations of risk to NOAA resources at specific priority waste sites of concern to NOAA. The deliverable items will consist of status and task reports as required by the Statement of Work. The period of performance shall begin July 1, 1997 and continue for 12 months. There will be four one-year options. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0323)

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