A--The purpose of this study is to characterize the communities of Cameron Parish
ID: DOIMFBO250003Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENTACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISIONSTERLING, VA, 20166, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

ENERGY R&D SERVICES; ENERGY INFORMATION, POLICY AND REGULATION; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AG43)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b69223a566b44303afbabb186c480942/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), is seeking industry feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) to support the Gulf Coast Environmental Baseline Studies, focusing on the communities of Cameron and Calcasieu Parishes. The objective of this study is to characterize the socioeconomic and sociocultural conditions of the area, including an assessment of cumulative stressors and local perceptions regarding industrial development. This initiative is crucial for developing baseline datasets that will inform future BOEM projects related to renewable energy and carbon storage while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Interested vendors can reach out to Stacey Ellingsen at Stacey.Ellingsen@bsee.gov or call 703-787-1023 for further information regarding participation in this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ellingsen, Stacey
    (703) 787-1023
    Stacey.Ellingsen@bsee.gov
    Files
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    Attachment_A_1.xlsx
    The document outlines key areas of interest for a government Request for Information (RFI) related to a potential contract. It emphasizes various tasks crucial for project success, including ethnographic fieldwork, cultural resource assessments, and ecological data collection specifically focused on fisheries, species, and habitat analysis. Additionally, it includes the necessity of conducting literature reviews and geospatial data assessments, as well as creating public informational materials. The document also seeks clarification on the respondent's contractual role, asking if they intend to act as a Prime Contractor or Subcontractor. This information is essential for evaluating the interest and capacity of potential vendors to support government initiatives or projects that may involve environmental and cultural assessments critical for compliance with relevant regulations, including NEPA. Overall, the RFI serves as a preliminary step to gauge interest and capability before formally issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the outlined services.
    RFI_Documents_1.pdf
    The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) are seeking industry feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the “Gulf Coast Environmental Baseline Studies.” The RFI aims to assess industry capabilities, gather vendor feedback on a draft Statement of Work (SOW), and evaluate options for contract procurement. This RFI is part of BOEM's objective to develop baseline datasets to better evaluate the environmental and sociocultural impacts of proposed offshore projects, especially in southwest Louisiana. The scope involves a comprehensive study of communities in Cameron and Calcasieu Parishes, focusing on socioeconomic conditions, cumulative stressors, and local perceptions about industrial development. The project will incorporate both desktop analysis and ethnographic fieldwork. Contractors are expected to deliver various reports, develop project management and logistics plans, and maintain rigorous data management protocols. Ultimately, the goal is to gather critical data that will inform future BOEM initiatives related to renewable energy and carbon storage while complying with environmental regulations. The responses to the RFI will shape the procurement approach and the specifics of contract development for the anticipated research.
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