NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
ID: OAR-25-0001Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONUS

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT R&D SERVICES; CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT; BASIC RESEARCH (AH21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/49f5e43edae64991bbf4d7a882369248/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), intends to award a sole-source contract to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) to enhance research and development efforts in atmospheric sciences. The contract will focus on various objectives, including modeling and predictability research, observational instrumentation, computational systems, data processing, and community outreach, all aimed at improving NOAA's operational environmental science capabilities. This partnership is crucial for addressing significant atmospheric research challenges and advancing NOAA's mission to understand and predict climate and weather changes. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Vicki Keen at VICKI.KEEN@NOAA.GOV or by phone at 360-329-2394, or Brandon Alius at brandon.alius@noaa.gov or 206-526-4434.

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    The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract to the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History (CUMNH) for a five-year project focused on archaeological collections management. The contract aims to inventory, catalog, and ensure compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) regarding these collections, which include human remains and funerary objects. These collections, deposited at CUMNH from various archaeological projects between 1906 and 1979, are critical for BIA’s accountability and compliance with federal laws regarding cultural heritage. Interested parties may submit capability statements by February 15, 2017, although the contract will proceed as a sole source, emphasizing the specialized nature of the required services. The project includes detailed tasks such as analyzing provenience, rehousing items as necessary, and integrating data for NAGPRA reporting to affiliated tribes. This initiative highlights BIA's responsibility to manage and conserve cultural resources effectively while adhering to federal regulations.
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