B--GM-24-03B AIR QUALITY IMPACT BASELINES
ID: 140M0125Q0003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (B510)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/295386da2bbb4c95ae08cc1da5d50775/view
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    Description

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) within the Department of the Interior is seeking contractors for the "GM-24-03B Air Quality Impact Baselines" project, which aims to monitor air quality in the Gulf Coast region. The procurement involves conducting special studies to evaluate environmental impacts, with a focus on collecting baseline air quality data using BOEM's mobile monitoring station over a performance period from January 27, 2025, to January 26, 2028. This initiative is critical for informing future National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and addressing environmental justice concerns in communities affected by energy development activities. Interested contractors must acknowledge receipt of the solicitation amendment by January 15, 2025, and can contact Stacey Ellingsen at Stacey.Ellingsen@bsee.gov or 703-787-1023 for further details.

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    Ellingsen, Stacey
    (703) 787-1023
    Stacey.Ellingsen@bsee.gov
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    140M0125Q0003-Final.pdf
    The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for a contract focusing on "Gulf Coast Air Quality Baseline" aiming to monitor air quality in the Gulf Coast to inform future National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents. The contract entails a 36-month period of performance and is anticipated to be awarded on a Time & Materials basis for environmental consulting services. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are required to provide a comprehensive approach to collecting baseline air quality data using BOEM's mobile monitoring station. Key tasks include developing a quality assurance plan, conducting field operations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. This effort is critical in the context of potential offshore energy projects, facilitating data collection to address environmental justice and air quality standards in local communities and providing necessary insights for future developments. The project will operate primarily in coastal locations of Texas and Louisiana, focusing on environmental justice populations and areas impacted by energy development activities.
    140M0125Q0003-P0001_0001.pdf
    The document is an amendment to solicitation number 140M0125Q0003, involving modifications pertaining to a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The primary intention of the amendment is to address contractor inquiries related to the statement of work (SOW) and provide updated guidelines for participation. Noteworthy aspects include the contractor's responsibilities for identifying site locations, performing site preparation, and maintaining equipment. The Quotation due date remains set for January 15, 2025. Key points also cover calibration systems, data collection methods, requirements for performance evaluations, and the necessary formats for submitting past performance data. The amendment reinforces that the contractor is responsible for various operational aspects of the monitoring project, including preparation, maintenance, and reporting. It succinctly outlines the expectations to ensure compliance and effective project execution, vital for any potential bidders responding to the RFQ within the framework of federal grants and RFPs.
    Sol_140M0125Q0003_Amd_0001.pdf
    The document details an amendment to a federal solicitation (140M0125Q0003) that requires contractors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment to their submitted offers before the specified deadline. It outlines the necessary steps for acknowledgment, including signing copies or communicating electronically, and emphasizes that failure to do so may result in the rejection of offers. Amendment 1 addresses questions received regarding the solicitation and includes attachment for past performance evaluations. The quotation due date remains set for January 15, 2025, at 12:00 EST, and the period of performance is noted as January 27, 2025, to January 26, 2028. The document requires acknowledgment by the contractors and provides guidance on modifications affecting the contract/offer. Overall, this amendment serves to clarify terms and ensure compliance among potential offerors in the federal procurement process.
    Sol_140M0125Q0003.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) concerning a study titled "Gulf Coast Air Quality Impact Baselines." It requests vendors to provide quotations for conducting special studies related to air quality, with a focus on evaluating environmental impacts. The performance period for the study is set from January 27, 2025, to January 26, 2028, with full funding required for the project. The delivery of services is expected by May 28, 2029. The RFQ emphasizes that this is not a purchase order and does not obligate the government to cover costs incurred in the submission process. The document includes standard requirements for quoting, such as providing domestic origin supplies and completing attached representations and certifications. Further, the RFQ indicates it's not set aside for small businesses. This RFQ exemplifies typical federal solicitation procedures aimed at acquiring vital environmental studies necessary for informed policy and regulatory development.
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