The Oil Spill Recovery Institue, P.O. Box 705, Cordova, AK 99574

D -- PUBLIC INFORMATION SERVICES CONTRACT FOR OIL SPILL RECOVERY INSTITUTE SOL Baa-jour DUE 012098 POC Thea Thomas (907)424-5800 WEB: Broad Area Announcements/Current Announcements, http://www.pwssc.gen.ak.us/osri/osri.html. E-MAIL: E-mail: frontdes@grizzly.pwssc.gen.ak.us, frontdes@grizzly.pwssc.gen.ak.us. Broad Area Announcement for Education and Outreach Programs of the Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI) P.O. Box 705 -- Cordova, AK 99574 -- (907) 424-5800; fax (907) 424-5820 http://www.pwssc.gen.ak.us/osri/osri.html -- frontdes@grizzly.pwssc.gen.ak.us Deadline for receipt of applications: January 20, 1998 The OSRI announces a competition for public information services. Proposals are now being accepted for projects to inform the general public about OSRI programs through newspaper, magazine, television and radio forums. Projects must include a regular schedule of press releases or radio stories that can be distributed to media throughout Alaska and elsewhere, as appropriate. The stories will focus on the mission and goals of OSRI as well as describing programs funded by the Institute. Project proposals are invited for grants between $3,000 and $9,000. The duration of grants will be one year with options to renew. Application Process Interested candidates must submit an OSRI grant application package. This application may be obtained as a downloadable file from the OSRI homepage (http://www.pwssc.gen.ak.us/ osri/osri.html). As part of the application package, submit a project description of no more than 3 pages including summary, objectives, methods and a time line. Attach the applicant's curriculum vitae and a budget showing total project cost and the amount requested as an OSRI grant. The curriculum vitae must include the applicant's educational background, work experience, samples of writing and list of publications. Applicants must also submit the names and contact phone numbers or e-mail addresses of three references. The proposal text should be single-spaced with a 12-point font (or larger) and one inch margins on all sides. Proposal Evaluation Experience -- Applicants should have demonstrated ability to perform the project tasks and experience in journalism. Preference may be given to journalists with experience in covering scientific or oil pollution issues. Submission Procedure Other than instructions stipulated above, preparation and submission of proposals must follow the guidelines given in the application package. Required OSRI forms are found in the application package which can be obtained from the OSRI Homepage listed above or from: P.O. Box 705 Cordova, AK 99574 Tel: (907) 424-5800 FAX: (907) 424-5820 The original and three copies of proposals, including the copy bearing the signed cover page, should be mailed to: Dr. Gary Thomas, Director Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute P.O. Box 705 Cordova, AK 99574 Who May Submit Qualified individuals with background in technical writing and print or radio journalism are invited to submit proposals. Awards Proposals, due by January 20, 1998 will be evaluated by the Staff and/or a committee appointed by the OSRI and the disposition communicated to applicants by February 4, 1998. The awards will be made as soon as contract negotiations allow with support up to $9,000 per year. The initial award will be for one year with continued support dependent on successful completion of proposed projects, and pending the availability of funds. Awards made as a result of this competition will be administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of OSRI Grant Policy Manual. Additional Information Potential applicants are encouraged to contact: Dr. Gary Thomas, Director Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute P.O. Box 705 Cordova, AK 99574 E-mail: frontdes@grizzly.pwssc.gen.ak.us The OSRI provides awards for research in the sciences, engineering and technology as well as educational programs. The awardee is wholly responsible for the conduct of such programs, research and preparation of the results for publication. The OSRI, therefore, does not assume responsibility for the research findings, their interpretation or implementation of programs. The OSRI welcomes proposals from all qualified scientists, engineers and educators and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete fully in any of the research related programs described here. In accordance with federal statutes, regulations, and OSRI policies, no person on grounds of race, color, age, sex, national origin, or disability shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance from the OSRI. Facilitation Awards for Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities (FASED) provide funding for special assistance or equipment to enable persons with disabilities (investigators and other staff, including student research assistants) to work on OSRI projects. See the program announcement or contact the program coordinator at (703) 306-1636. Privacy Act and Public Burden. The information requested on proposal forms is solicited under the authority of the Oil Pollution Act 1990. It will be used in connection with the selection of qualified proposals and may be disclosed to qualified reviewers and staff assistants as part of the review process; to applicant institutions/grantees; to provide or obtain data regarding the application review process, award decisions, or the administration of awards; to government contractors, experts, volunteers, and researchers as necessary to complete assigned work; and to other government agencies in order to coordinate programs. Submission of the information is voluntary. Failure to provide full and complete information, however, may reduce the possibility of your receiving an award. (0363)

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