SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Mapping and Characterization of Recurring Spring Leads and Landfast Ice in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas
- Notice Date
- 4/7/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Minerals Management Service Procurement Operations Branch 381 Elden Street, MS 2500 Herndon VA 20170
- ZIP Code
- 20170
- Solicitation Number
- 71707
- Archive Date
- 4/6/2004
- Point of Contact
- Anna M. Brown Contract Specialist 7037871369 Anna.Brown@mms.gov;
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- Description
- The Minerals Management Service (MMS) of the Department of the Interior intends to competitively award a contract to conduct a study that provides MMS with the spatial and temporal analysis of recurring spring leads and landfast ice conditions within the project study area. The name of the new study is titled "Mapping and Characterization of Recurring Spring Leads and Landfast ice in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas" The project area will encompass the eastern Chukchi Sea, southwest of Barrow, Alaska and the Beaufort Sea as far east as the Mackenzie River Delta System. The approximate geographic boundary includes that area between 1620 and 1340 west longitude with the approximate northern boundary at 730 north latitude. BACKGROUND: The first objective of this study is to provide critical information on spatial and temporal extent of recurring spring lead systems which can be incorporated into the MMS Oil Spill Risk Assessment (OSRA) model. The current output from the MMS OSRA model provides critical information on potential impacts on wildlife from spilled oil. The lead systems within the Beaufort and Chukchi seas can be important biologically since they may concentrate wildlife. These lead systems are used as a corridor for the spring migration of the Bowhead Whale, other marine mammals, and waterfowl. Birds migrate through the Arctic in spring often use polynyas as their first feeding areas. Many large bird colonies are located near these important food sources. The interaction of ice is the key to how much localized biota is at risk to spilled oil that is encapsulated in pack ice. Risk from encapsulated oil would be less if the ice pack diverges along the lead lines as opposed to breaking up and crossing the leads that may concentrate wildlife. The second objective is to determine the spatial and temporal changes in landfast ice conditions within the Beaufort Sea. Landfast ice conditions in the Beaufort Sea are also an important input parameter for the MMS OSRA model. The seaward limit of stable landfast ice defines where under-ice pooling of spilled oil might take place and where landfast ice conditions apply to design and operation of offshore facilities: MMS requires gridded outputs from statistically analysis of multiple years of either SAR RADARSAT, ERS-1, AVHRR or other imagery used to measure the spatial and temporal extent of leads and landfast. The statistical output from many years of raw imagery data will provide critical input for the MMS OSRA Model. Spatially georeferenced gridded data sets compatible with ESRI ARCGIS 8,3x and FGDC compliant metadata shall be provided to MMS for the recurring lead systems. The analyzed gridded data from the raw satellite imagery will show the statistical reoccurrence of spring lead systems over time. Similarly, ARCGIS compatible gridded and georeferenced data sets are required for landfast ice conditions. For landfast ice, consistent methodology using high resolution satellite imagery over a long period of time is needed to statistically define the monthly change in landfast ice conditions within the Beaufort Sea. A final report shall describe the raw data used for the study, in addition the methods used to synthesize and analyze the data. The final report shall provide detailed information on the physical processes associated with the development of landfast ice and recurring spring leads within the study area. The results will be used in MMS' evaluation of potential effects of OCS exploration and development in the Beaufort Sea OCS Region as needed for future EA and EIS analyses. In addition, the OSRA model will utilize the results of the study to assess the effects of spilled oil on wildlife. The MMS anticipates awarding a cost-reimbursement contract with an estimated price of between $350,000 and $395,000. The period of performance is two years (24 months). PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall be required to (Task 1) Review and synthesize literature, local information, and data sources into a Procite Database for spring lead systems and landfast ice in the Eastern Chukchi, southwest of Barrow, Alaska and the Beaufort Sea between Barrow, Alaska and the Mackenzie River Delta (A) Research and compile into a Procite bibliographic database those references that pertain to the mapping of recurring spring leads and landfast ice within the Beaufort Sea. (B) Obtain permission and catalogue pertinent images of spring leads and landfast ice taken by AVHRR, RADARSAT, ERS, SAR or other imagery that can be used to analyze the Spring lead and landfast ice conditions in the eastern Chukchi Sea, southwest of Barrow and the Beaufort Sea to the Mackenzie River Delta. (C)Obtain digital tapes of suitable images and permission to use imagery for the stated purpose. The contractor must document how they are going to obtain the necessary satellite imagery. We are currently in negotiation with the National Ice Center (NIC) to provide the contractor access at minimal cost to the RADARSAT imagery within their current archives from 1999-2003. There is no guarantee that this agreement will be approved by the NIC. We suggest that the contractor write-up a budget that includes and excludes access to the NIC archived data. If the NIC agrees to share their data and the contractor agrees to utilize the NIC archived data, the contractor must sign a user agreement with the NIC and agree to abide by all of the rules and stipulations as stated within their agreement. (Task 2) Synthesize and analyze current and historical remote-sensing imagery of recurring spring leads and shoreward landfast ice line. (A)Synthesize current and historical RADARSAT, ERS, SAR AVHRR imagery and determine the best coverage's over the maximum number of years. We are looking for approximately 5- 10 years of data and trend verification with older imagery. (B)Analyze the most suitable data that provides the spatial and temporal definition of the recurring Spring Leads and landfast ice. (Task 3) Provide ARCGIS gridded output summarizing the spatial and temporal distribution of reoccurring spring leads in the Alaskan Beaufort Sea. (A) Provide ARCGIS grids and metadata of individual years as well as statistical representation of lead occurrence and distribution over multiple years. (Task 4) Provide ARCGIS gridded output and metadata showing the monthly distribution of landfast ice line across the Alaskan Beaufort Sea to the Canadian Mackenzie Delta. (A)Provide individual months per year as well as statistical representation of landfast ice occurrence and distribution (B)Provide relevant attributes with the spatial data. (Task 5) Provide a final report that includes a discussion on the development of the spring lead system and land fast ice within the study area (A)Include a detailed synthesis of the information collected and the methods used to analyze the data to obtain the requested results.(B)Briefly describe any observed trends that appear in the development of the spring leads or landfast ice conditions, and postulate explanatory factors.(C)Provide representative colored images that display typical examples of the spatial and temporal change of the recurring spring lead system and landfast ice growth and melting through time.(D)All references shall be included within the Procite Database(E)Provide a spreadsheet that catalogues the images and image quality used for the analysis. Project Deliverables shall include: Procite bibliographic database, ESRI ARCGIS gridded output and ESRI ARCGIS metadata, draft and final reports with technical summary and NTIS documentation. HOW TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this contract interested parties MUST demonstrate that they are qualified to perform the work by providing, BY 5:00 PM EST, April 28, 2003, an original and four (4) copies of a Capabilities Statement detailing: (1) your key personnel (those who would have primary responsibility for performing and /or managing the study) with their qualifications and specific experience. Of particular relevance is a demonstrated understanding of the following: prior experience and expertise examining the spring lead and landfast ice conditions within the study area. Prior experience with either SAR, RADARSAT, ERS-1, AVHRR or other imagery in the interpretation of landfast ice and spring lead conditions within the study area, quantitative and qualitative scientific research experience with the use of spatial and temporal analysis techniques in the evaluation of these data, excellent technical skills in the interpretation of satellite imagery for the statistically analysis of these types of data. Excellent technical skills with ARCGIS. Principal scientists should demonstrate experience in relevant scientific disciplines through work history, research products, and authorship in appropriate peer-reviewed publications. The offeror shall provide information on which tasks each key person shall perform, qualifications for completing those tasks, and the rationale for that assignment; (2) your organizational experience and facilities; and (3) specific references including contract number & project description, period of performance, dollar amount, client identification with the point of contact & telephone number and Email address for previous work of this nature that your key personnel or organization has performed within the last four years (references will be checked). If you believe the Government will find derogatory information as a result of checking your past performance record, please provide an explanation and any remedial action taken by your company to address the problem. Following review of all Capabilities Statements, we will establish a list of those offerors MMS has evaluated as most qualified to perform the work. All offerors will be informed of the results of the evaluation and will receive their strengths and weaknesses. A written request for proposal (RFP) will then be forwarded to those offerors deemed most qualified, instructing them on the written portion of their proposals and the oral presentation requirements. Your Capabilities Statement will be evaluated based on: (A) demonstrated experience and expertise of all key technical personnel, especially as regards to their knowledge and experience evaluating spring leads and landfast ice conditions within the study area. Skills and experience will be evaluated in light of specific tasks to be performed. Evaluation factors include: length and quality of experience for each person assigned to perform specific tasks and analyses, experience conducting similar research and preparing similar deliverables, demonstrated ability to complete assignments in a timely manner, and authorship in relevant peer-reviewed publications. (B) Project Manager's demonstrated leadership ability and experience with coordination and management of this type of effort, and ability to control costs and to keep project performance and deliverables on schedule. (C) Demonstrated organizational history of successfully conducting projects of similar size, scope, complexity, duration, and dollar value; producing high-quality deliverables; and completing similar projects on schedule and within budget. Please send the original and one additional copy to Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, MS 2510, Herndon, VA 20170-4817, Attn: Anna M. Brown. Send the remaining three (3) copies to Minerals Management Service, Alaska OCS, 949 East 36th Ave, Suite 300, MS 8300, Anchorage, AK 99508-4363, Attn: Warren Horowitz. THE OFFICIAL RECEIPT TIME WILL BE DETERMINED BY RECEIPT IN THE HERNDON, VA OFFICE UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. Questions regarding this procurement should be faxed to703-787-1022 or emailed to Anna.Brown@mms.gov. Please include with your questions your full name, the RFP number (71707) & title (Mapping and Characterization of Recurring Spring Leads and Landfast Ice in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas), your organization, complete address, and phone and fax numbers. TELEPHONIC QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED.
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