The Onvia Guide – Disaster Contracting Center Edition

July 7, 2006

© 2006 Onvia, Inc.

Vol. 12 No. 132

This edition of the Onvia Guide contains current disaster-related government contracting opportunities including, government bids, government RFPs, advanced notices on government contracts, and government award information issued by federal, state, and local government agencies. Your Onvia Guide notices are currently sorted by Category, then Location, then Information Type. Click on the desired hyperlink below to view that section of your Onvia Guide. A/E - Buildings 1 Louisiana A/E - Communications 1 Alabama Construction - Airports, Navaids, Airport Lighting, Terminals and Hangars 1 Mississippi Construction - Bridges and Tunnels 1 Texas Construction - Convention and Exhibit Center, Auditoriums, Libraries, Museums and Municipal Bldgs 1 Louisiana Construction - Marine - Harbors, Jetties, Piers, Ship Terminal Facilities 2 Florida Construction - Recreation / Religious Facilities 1 Florida Construction - Roadways 3 California Contractor - Carpentry, Floor and Roofing 1 Florida Contractor - Landscaping / Fencing 1 California Economic Development 1 Alabama Environmental Planning 1 California FSC 65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment 1 Georgia FSC A - Research and Development 1 District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD FSC F - Natural Resources and Conservation 2 Mississippi, District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD FSC R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support 2 District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD FSC S - Utilities and Housekeeping Services 1 District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD FSC T - Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publications 1 Utah FSC Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property 1 Washington IT - Wireless Communications 1 Ohio Printing and Mailing 1 Virginia

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A/E - Buildings

Louisiana

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Award

Project Name	Naval Support Activity
Owner	City of New Orleans
Location	NEW ORLEANS, LA
Zip Code	70112	ONVIA
County	JEFFERSON, LA; ORLEANS, LA	Business Builder
Sector	State/Municipal	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Contract Amount	$6,000,000.00
Guide Ref Num	4942264 - 07/06/2006
Additional Documents	News

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

Jul 5, 2006 - Walton Construction Co. in Harahan is being awarded a more than $6 million construction contract for the design/build/repairs to various buildings damaged by Hurricane Katrina at the Naval Support Activity in New Orleans.

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This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	A/E - Buildings, Construction - Renovation, Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation, Construction - Residential Building, Construction - Specialty Facilities
Locations:	Louisiana

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A/E - Communications

Alabama

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Grant

Project Name	FY 2006 Infrastructure Protection Program: Intercity Passenger Rail Security
Owner	US Department of Homeland Security
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Lance Brooks, Portfolio Manager, Department of Homeland Security
Buyer Email	lance.brooks@dhs.gov
Buyer Phone	(202) 254-5768	ONVIA
Application Due Date	08/04/2006	Business Builder
Estimated Funding	$7,242,855.00	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Funding Opp Num	DHS-06-OGT-075-1375
Guide Ref Num	4948037 - 07/07/2006
Additional Documents	Grant

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Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-06-OGT-075-1375

Application Due Date: 2006-08-04 00:00:00.0

Due Date Explanation: Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained in the Application Checklist within the Intercity Passenger Rail Security Grant Program Guidelines and Application Kit.

Summary: As a component of the Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP), the FY 2006 IPRSGP seeks to assist Amtrak in obtaining the resources required to support the Goal and the associated National Priorities. Through its focus on regional planning, infrastructure protection, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other non-conventional methods of attack, as well as training and exercises, the FY 2006 IPRSGP directly addresses six of the seven National Priorities: 1) expanded regional collaboration; 2) implementing the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and National Response Plan (NRP); 3) implementing the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP); 4) strengthening information sharing and collaboration capabilities; 5) enhancing interoperable communications capabilities; and, 6) strengthening chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) detection and response capabilities. In addition, the FY 2006 IPRSGP also supports strengthening emergency operations planning and citizen protection capabilities and assists in addressing security priorities specific to intercity passenger rail service.

The FY 2006 IPRSGP provides financial assistance to Amtrak for the protection of critical infrastructure and emergency preparedness activities in the Northeast Corridor (service between Washington, DC and Boston, Massachusetts), at its hub in Chicago, Illinois, and for certain locations within its West Coast Service Area. Allowable costs comport with the FY 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program, and the expenditure of FY 2006 funding must directly support a risk-based Security and Emergency Preparedness Plan (SEPP) and must be coordinated with the Regional Transit Security Strategies (RTSS) in the National Capitol Region, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles and San Diego. To facilitate this coordination, Amtrak must provide a representative to the Regional Transit Security Working Groups (RTSWG) responsible for the RTSS in these areas. Amtrak must also provide written certification that each applicable State Administrative Agency (SAA) concurs that the required coordination with the RTSS has occurred.

Note: Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issues.

CFDA Number: 97.075

Go to http://www.cfda.gov/public/faprs.htm for CFDA program descriptions

Eligibility: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Additional Eligibility Information: Amtrak is the only entity eligible to apply for funding under this announcement.

History of Funding:

Number of Awards: 1

Estimated Funding: 7242855

Award Floor: 7242855

Award Ceiling: 7242855

Cost Sharing: No

Agency Contacts:

Lance Brooks

Portfolio Manager

Science and Technology Directorate

Department of Homeland Security

Phone: (202) 254-5768

Email: lance.brooks@dhs.gov.

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	A/E - Communications, Homeland Security, Training / Workshops / Facilitation
Locations:	National

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Construction - Airports, Navaids, Airport Lighting, Terminals and Hangars

Mississippi

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Amendment

Project Name	Replace Airfield Damage Repair Site
Owner	Mississippi Air National Guard
Location	GULFPORT, MS
Zip Code	39501
County	HARRISON, MS	ONVIA
Sector	Federal	Business Builder
Submittal Date	07/31/2006	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	4951190 - 07/07/2006
Project Num	W9127Q-06-R-0002
Additional Documents	Amendment

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Solicitation Number: W9127Q-06-R-0002 Restrictions: Unrestricted Title: Hurricane Katrina-Replace Airfield Damage Repair Site-Design Build Phase II Location: CRTC-Gulfport, MS Issue Date: 6/23/2006 Closing Date: 7/31/2006 4:30 CDT Price Range: Between $5.0 and $10.0 million Media: Web Contracting POC: Hugh McCallum Phone: (601) 313-1505 Synopsis Modification The Mississippi National Guard intends to pursue the second phase of the Request for Proposal (RFP) to award a single, firm fixed-price contract for the design and construction (design-build) of Request for Proposal (RFP W9127Q-06-R-0002). This project is to provide design and construction of the Airfield Damage Repair Training Site. The work will be located at the Mississippi Air National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center (MSANG CRTC), Gulfport, Mississippi The Phase Two solicitation is offered to the contractors selected from the Phase One competition only. The following three contractors were selected IAW Phase One solicitation criteria. Barlovento, Jane Nowell, 165 Hostdale Drive Dothan, AL 36303 nowellj@barlovento8a.com; K-Con, Attn: Amanda Albertson, 2728 SPruill Avenue North Charleston, SC 29405 aalbertson@kconinc.com; and Barnard & Sons, Paul Barnard, P O Box 517 Simpson Hwy 13, Mendenhall, MS 39114 fran@barnardandsons.com. The Phase Two solicitation to include Bridging documents, plans and specifications will be issued on or about 23 June 2006. Closing date for Phase Two solicitation is on or about 31 July 2006 at 4:30 PM Central Daylight time. Potential subcontractors interested in this project may contact these companies for further information. The solicitation, all amendments, and questions will only be issued via the following Internet site http://www.nationalguardcontracting.org/Ebs/AdvertisedSolicitations.asp. A link to the Bridging documents can be found under Plans at the preceding site. For security reasons all potential offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to register in the Central Contractor's Registration (CCR) and the Federal Technical Data Solution (FedTeDS) in order to view or download the plans or drawings from the web site, which will be available at the time the Phase Two solicitation is issued. The Mississippi National Guard intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to award a single, firm fixed-price contract for the design and construction (design-build) of Project # JTVE059342A, Title: Damage-Replace RHS Site at the Air National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center located in Gulfport, Mississippi. The project consists of construction of twenty facilities. Facilities 1-2: Construction will be a 3,000 square foot (approximately) Training Facility (Facility 1) and a 1,500 square foot (approximately) Operations Facility. Construction will consist of a concrete slab on grade with footings, structural steel framing system, architectural brick veneer, metal stud with gypsum non-load bearing walls, and standing seam metal roofing. Utilities and support facilities include fire protection, communications, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system (HVAC), water, electric power, sanitary and storm drainage systems, concrete parking, access roadways, and landscaping. Facilities 3-19: Construction will be fifteen separate 1,550 square foot (approximately) Troop Quarters, one 4,600 square foot (approximately) Storage Facility, and one 500 square foot (approximately) Laundry/Latrine Facility. Construction will consist of a concrete slab on grade with footings, structural steel framing system, architectural brick veneer, metal stud with gypsum non-load bearing walls, and standing seam metal roofing. Utilities and support facilities include fire protection, communications, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system (HVAC), water, electric power, sanitary and storm drainage systems, and access roadways. Facility 20: Construction will be one 4,000 square foot (approximately) Vehicle Storage Facility. Construction will consist of a concrete slab on grade with footings, structural steel framing system, metal siding, and metal roofing. Utilities and support facilities include electric power, and access roadways. Design and construction shall comply with the specifications and requirements contained in the RFP. The estimated price range is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This procurement is being solicited using the two-phase design build selection procedures authorized by FAR 36.3. The Phase Once solicitation issue date is on/about May 9, 2006 Phase One proposal closing date is on/about June 9, 2006 Phase One, evaluation factors include, but are not limited to the offeror and offeror’s team past performance, basic technical approach and capability information. Price is not required with Phase Once proposals. Following the review, evaluation, and rating of these proposals, the Government intends to select three, but not to exceed five, of the highest rated contractors to receive Phase Two technical requirements RFP. Phase Two evaluation factors include but are not limited to, Price, Technical Data requirements, Management Plans and a comprehensive design and construction Schedule. Award will be unrestricted and is being made pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (Ref: FAR 19(c)(2). Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business concerns in accordance with FAR 52.219-4 is applicable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 236220 and the Size Standard for Small Businesses is $28.5 million annual receipt for the past 3 years. A Small Business subcontracting plan will be required of a large business offeror who is selected to propose in Phase Two and must be submitted with the Phase Two offer. There will be a Pre-proposal Conference on May 7, 2006 at 2:00 pm cst. at the CRTC-Civil Engineering Facility in Gulfport, MS. Interested contractors are encouraged to attend and shall follow conference registration and base access requirements shown in the solicitation. A site visit will follow the pre-proposal conference. The solicitation package will be issued via the web only. All amendments, site visit minutes and questions will be posted on the web. There is no charge for the plans and specifications, which will be available through the following internet site http://www.nationalguardcontracting.org/Ebs/AdvertisedSolicitations.asp. All contractors and subcontractors interested in this project must register at the site. All potential offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to register in the Central Contractor’s Registration (CCR) and the Federal Technical Data Solution (FedTeDS) in order to view or download the plans or drawings from the web site, which will be available at the time the Phase Two solicitation is issued. This solicitation is not a competitive bid and there will not be a formal public bid opening.

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:

Construction - Airports, Navaids, Airport Lighting, Terminals and Hangars, Contractor - Carpentry, Floor and Roofing, Contractor - Concrete, Masonry and Steel, Contractor - Electrical, Contractor - Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Contractor - Landscaping / Fencing, Contractor - Lighting (Interior and Exterior), Contractor - Painting, Wall Covering, Glass and Glazing, Contractor - Plumbing and Piping, Design-Build

Locations:

Mississippi

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Construction - Bridges and Tunnels

Texas

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Bid

Project Name	McDonald Ranch Road/Nueces River Crossing Reconstruction
Owner	Real County
County	REAL, TX	ONVIA
Sector	State/Municipal	Business Builder
Buyer	County Courthouse	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Submittal Date	07/10/2006
Guide Ref Num	4945232 - 07/06/2006

Separate sealed bids addressed to Real County, will be received until 10:00 A.M. on Monday the 10th day of July, 2006 in the Commissioner's Courtroom at the Real County Courthouse in Leakey, Texas at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing all labor, material, tools and equipment and performing all work required for MCDONALD RANCH ROAD/ NUECES RIVER CROSSING RECONSTRUCTION consisting of a reinforced concrete low water crossing in Real County. Bids must be submitted on the Proposal and Bid Schedule forms provided, and must be accompanied by a bid security in a penal sum approximately equal to and not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. The security may be in the form of a certified check, cashier¹s check, or bid bond furnished by a reliable surety company having authority under the laws of Texas to write surety bonds in the amount required, with such security made payable without recourse to the County. The envelope containing the bid shall indicate clearly on the front that it is a bid for MCDONALD RANCH ROAD/ NUECES RIVER CROSSING RECONSTRUCTION and if a cashier's check or certified check is enclosed. The final Notice of Award of Contract shall be given to the successful bidder by the County within sixty (60) days following the opening of bids and no bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after opening thereof. The successful Bidder must furnish a performance bond and payment bond on the forms provided, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, from a surety company holding a permit from the State of Texas to act as surety. Attention is called to the requirement that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as setforth in the prevailing wage rates and contained in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project and that the Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Copies of the Specifications and Bid Documents are on file and may be examined at the following locations: - Real County Courthouse Leakey, Texas 78873. - Neptune-Wilkinson Associates, lnc., 4010 Manchaca Road, Austin, Texas 78704. - F.W. Dodge, 7801 North Lamar Suite C51, Austin, Texas 78752. - Builders Exchange, 4047 Naco Perrin, San Antonio, Texas 78217. Bid Documents, Plans and Specifications may be obtained at the office of Neptune-Wilkinson Associates, Inc. located at the address above upon payment of twenty five dollars ($25.00). No refund will be made. The right is reserved, as the interest of the Real County may require, to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in bids received. This project is being funded in part by the Disaster Relief Grant No. 725097 from the Office of Rural Community Affairs. Honorable W. B. Sansom, Jr., County Judge Real County, Texas

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Construction - Bridges and Tunnels, Construction - Roadways
Locations:	Texas

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Construction - Convention and Exhibit Center, Auditoriums, Libraries, Museums and Municipal Bldgs

Louisiana

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Bid

Project Name	Old U.S. Mint and Louisiana State Museum Interior Repairs
Owner	Louisiana Division of Administration
Location	NEW ORLEANS, LA
Zip Code	70112
County	JEFFERSON, LA; ORLEANS, LA
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Office of Facility Planning & Control	ONVIA
Submittal Date	07/20/2006	Business Builder
Pre Bid	07/13/2006 MANDATORY	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	4943327 - 07/06/2006
Project Num	01-107-05B-13

Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, Claiborne Office Building, 1201 North Third Street, Conference Room 1-145, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 2:00 P.M., Thursday, July 20, 2006. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. FOR: Hurricane Katrina Related Interior Repairs Old U.S. Mint - Louisiana State Museum New Orleans, Louisiana PROJECT NUMBER:01-107-05B-13, Part 33 Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available to Bidders in digital format on CD containing both drawings (.TIF format) and specifications (.pdf format). They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from the Architect. All plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect: Cheramie/Whitney Architects 7905 Main Street Houma, LA 70360 Telephone: 985-868-5020 Fax: 985-868-5021 E-mail: cwarch01@bellsouth.net All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or Facility Planning and Control Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligating of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an Arating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders' surplus as shown by surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact. A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at the Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana. BIDS SHALL BE ACCEPTED ONLY FROM CONTRACTORS THAT ATTEND THE ENTIRE PRE-BID CONFERENCE. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with the provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. When this project is financed either partially of entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. STATE OF LOUISIANA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL JERRY W. JONES, DIRECTOR

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Construction - Convention and Exhibit Center, Auditoriums, Libraries, Museums and Municipal Bldgs, Construction - Renovation, Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation
Locations:	Louisiana

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Construction - Marine - Harbors, Jetties, Piers, Ship Terminal Facilities

Florida

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Amendment

Project Name	Hurricane Rita Cutter Pier Replacement
Owner	US Coast Guard, Civil Engineering Unit, Miami
Location	MIAMI, FL; SABINE PASS, TX
Zip Code	33177, 77655
County	MIAMI-DADE, FL; JEFFERSON, TX
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Berta Gomez, Contracting Officer
Buyer Email	bgomez@ceumiami.uscg.mil
Buyer Phone	(305) 278-6722	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(305) 278-6696	Business Builder
Submittal Date	07/12/2006	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	4946546 - 07/07/2006
Project Num	HSCG82-06-B-3WCA43
Additional Documents	Amendment

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORT

Federal Business Opportunities Modification 03 General Information Document Type: Modification to a Previous Notice Solicitation Number: HSCG82-06-B-3WCA43 Posted Date: Jul 06, 2006 Original Response Date: Apr 17, 2006 Current Response Date: Jul 12, 2006 Original Archive Date: Current Archive Date: Classification Code: Y -- Construction of structures and facilities Set Aside: Total Small Business Naics Code: 237990 -- Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Contracting Office Address Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Miami, 15608 SW 117th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33177-1630 Description AMENDMENT 0002: Amendment 0002 has been issued. Original Point of Contact Berta Gomez, Contracting Officer, Phone 305-278-6722, Fax 305-278-6696, Email bgomez@ceumiami.uscg.mil - Michelle Nammur, Contract Specialist, Phone 305-278-6725, Fax 305-278-6696, Email mnammur@ceumiami.uscg.mil Current Point of Contact Berta Gomez, Contracting Officer, Phone 305-278-6722, Fax 305-278-6696, Email bgomez@ceumiami.uscg.mil - Michelle Nammur, Contract Specialist, Phone 305-278-6725, Fax 305-278-6696, Email Michelle.H.Nammur@uscg.mil Place of Performance Address: SABINE PASS, TEXAS

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Construction - Marine - Harbors, Jetties, Piers, Ship Terminal Facilities, FSC Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Locations:	Florida, Texas

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Amendment

Project Name	Hurricane Rita Cutter Pier Replacement
Owner	US Coast Guard, Civil Engineering Unit, Miami
Location	MIAMI, FL; SABINE PASS, TX
Zip Code	33177, 77655
County	MIAMI-DADE, FL; JEFFERSON, TX
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Berta Gomez, Contracting Officer
Buyer Email	bgomez@ceumiami.uscg.mil
Buyer Phone	(305) 278-6722	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(305) 278-6696	Business Builder
Submittal Date	07/12/2006	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	4946556 - 07/07/2006
Project Num	HSCG82-06-B-3WCA43
Additional Documents	Amendment

Federal Business Opportunities Amendment 01 General Information Document Type: Modification to a Previous Notice Solicitation Number: HSCG82-06-B-3WCA43 Posted Date: Jul 06, 2006 Original Response Date: Apr 17, 2006 Current Response Date: Jul 12, 2006 Original Archive Date: Current Archive Date: Classification Code: Y -- Construction of structures and facilities Set Aside: Total Small Business Naics Code: 237990 -- Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Contracting Office Address Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Miami, 15608 SW 117th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33177-1630 Description AMENDMENT 0002: Amendment 0002 has been issued. Original Point of Contact Berta Gomez, Contracting Officer, Phone 305-278-6722, Fax 305-278-6696, Email bgomez@ceumiami.uscg.mil - Michelle Nammur, Contract Specialist, Phone 305-278-6725, Fax 305-278-6696, Email mnammur@ceumiami.uscg.mil Current Point of Contact Berta Gomez, Contracting Officer, Phone 305-278-6722, Fax 305-278-6696, Email bgomez@ceumiami.uscg.mil - Michelle Nammur, Contract Specialist, Phone 305-278-6725, Fax 305-278-6696, Email Michelle.H.Nammur@uscg.mil Place of Performance Address: SABINE PASS, TEXAS

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Construction - Marine - Harbors, Jetties, Piers, Ship Terminal Facilities, FSC Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Locations:	Florida, Texas

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Construction - Recreation / Religious Facilities

Florida

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Amendment

Project Name	Disaster Community Operations Center
Owner	City of Titusville
Location	TITUSVILLE, FL
Zip Code	32781
County	BREVARD, FL
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Angela Hood, Procurement Analyst II, Procurement
Buyer Email	angela.hood@titusville.com
Buyer Phone	(321) 383-5786
Submittal Date	07/11/2006	ONVIA
Value	$0.00 to $250,000.00	Business Builder
Pre Bid	06/27/2006	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	4933400 - 07/03/2006
Project Num	ITB-023-0-2006/AH
Additional Documents	Owner Project Details

A newly released Addendum (06-B-023 Disaster Community Operations Center) exists on the DemandStar by Onvia system. City of Titusville P.O. Box 2806 Titusville, FL. 32781-2806 Invitation to Bid Disaster Community Operations Center ITB -023-0-2006/AH Scope of Work: Provide construction services to renovate the City’s proposed Disaster Community Operations Center, which would provide services to the South Street Target Area Low- to Moderate- Income (LMI) persons,; should another disaster hit our area. The Center is located within the Harry T. Moore Social Service Center, which currently houses our Social Services and Housing Divisions. The Center will house a community kitchen which will allow the means to provide essential meals to displaced persons after a disaster. The Center will also provide a central location for persons to apply for disaster relief from various agencies (i.e., Red Cross, United Way, FEMA, Insurance Providers, etc.). This project will include an internal measured survey carried out for redevelopment of existing kitchen, restrooms and building. The project will include renovations and upgrades to the Harry T. Moore Social Services Center so that it can be utilized as a Disaster Community Operations Center. This project will be awarded on a lump sum basis. This project is DCA grant funded with a construction budget limit of $250,000. Ordering Instructions: This package can be requested from Onvia DemandStar on our website at http://www.demandstar.com, or by calling (800) 711-1712. Document Cost: $10.36 Bid Bond: 5% Project Estimated Budget: $250,000.00 Pre/Bid Proposal Conference: **NON - MANDATORY** June 27, 2006 9AM Social Services Center 725 S Deleon Avenue, Titusville, 32780 Due Date/Time: 7/11/2006 3:00 PM Eastern City of Titusville Contact: Angela Hood Procurement Analyst II Phone: 3213835786

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Construction - Recreation / Religious Facilities, Construction - Renovation, Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation, Contractor - Plumbing and Piping
Locations:	Florida

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Construction - Roadways

California

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Advance Notice

Project Name	Storm Damage Repairs, Reconstruction of Portions of Scott Road	ONVIA
Owner	Riverside County	Business Builder
County	RIVERSIDE, CA	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Sector	State/Municipal
Guide Ref Num	4951245 - 07/07/2006
Additional Documents	Council Documents

July 11, 2006 - The Board of Supervisors plans to approve of Plans and Specifications for the Storm Damage Repairs, Reconstruction of portions of Scott Road, from Antelope Road to Ashford Lane, Menifee area, 3rd District. (Clerk to advertise)

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Categories:	Construction - Roadways
Locations:	California

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Advance Notice

Project Name	Storm Damage Repairs, Reconstruction of Portions of Tenaja Road and Clinton Keith Road	ONVIA
Owner	Riverside County	Business Builder
County	RIVERSIDE, CA	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Sector	State/Municipal
Guide Ref Num	4951246 - 07/07/2006
Additional Documents	Council Documents

July 11, 2006 - The Board of Supervisors plans to approve of Plans and Specifications for the Storm Damage Repairs, Reconstruction of portions of Tenaja Road and Clinton Keith Road in the Santa Rosa Plateau, Murrieta area, 1st District. (Clerk to advertise)

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Categories:	Construction - Roadways
Locations:	California

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Advance Notice

Project Name	Storm Damage Repairs, Reconstruction of San Jacinto Avenue	ONVIA
Owner	Riverside County	Business Builder
County	RIVERSIDE, CA	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Sector	State/Municipal
Guide Ref Num	4951247 - 07/07/2006
Additional Documents	Council Documents

July 11, 2006 - The Board of Supervisors plans to approve of Plans and Specifications for the Storm Damage Repairs, Reconstruction of San Jacinto Avenue, from Old Elsinore Road to approximately 1 mile easterly, and Reconstruction of Old Elsinore Road, from San Jacinto Avenue to approximately 3,000 feet northerly, Mead Valley area, 5th District. (Clerk to advertise)

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Categories:	Construction - Roadways
Locations:	California

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Contractor - Carpentry, Floor and Roofing

Florida

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Bid

Project Name	New Roof - Public Works Administration Office
Owner	City of Deerfield Beach
Location	DEERFIELD BEACH, FL
Zip Code	33441, 33442
County	BROWARD, FL
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Department of Management and Budget	ONVIA
Submittal Date	08/03/2006	Business Builder
Pre Bid	07/17/2006	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	4951108 - 07/07/2006
Project Num	2005-06/30

The City of Deerfield Beach will be accepting sealed bids until 2:30P,, Thursday, August 3, 2006, at City Hall, Commission Chambers Room, 150 SE 2nd Ave. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 for the following: NEW ROOF - Public Works Administration Office (Bid # 2005-06/30 ) Bids will be opened and read aloud at the time and date listed above. Bids received after this time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. In general, the project is comprised of complete new metal roofing system to replace roof that were damaged by Hurricane Wilma. Contract documents may be examined and obtained, at Purchasing Division, 210 Goolsby Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 (954) 480-4381. A pre-proposal conference will be held Monday, July 17, 2006, 10:00 a.m., Public Works Administration Building, 210 Goolsby Blvd, 2nd Floor, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 and at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2006. Attendance at one of these conference dates is required and mandatory. The City of Deerfield Beach reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid, to waive any and all informalities and to accept or reject all or any part of any bid as deemed to be in the best interest of the City. Ada Graham-Johnson Acting City Manager

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Categories:	Contractor - Carpentry, Floor and Roofing
Locations:	Florida

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Contractor - Landscaping / Fencing

California

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Advance Notice

Project Name	Repair Storm Damage on Open Space District Lands	ONVIA
Owner	Marin County	Business Builder
County	MARIN, CA	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Sector	State/Municipal
Guide Ref Num	4941434 - 07/05/2006
Additional Documents	Council Documents

June 20, 2006 - The Board of Supervisors planned to approve an agreement with Questa Engineering Corporation, in the amount of $40,700, for engineering services to repair storm damage on Open Space District lands.

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Categories:	Contractor - Landscaping / Fencing, Demolition, Salvage and Excavation
Locations:	California

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Economic Development

Alabama

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Grant

Project Name	Pacific Disaster Center
Owner	US Department of Defense
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Karen Rooney, Contracting Officer
Buyer Phone	(703) 696-9468	ONVIA
Application Due Date	08/08/2006	Business Builder
Estimated Funding	$7,000,000.00	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Funding Opp Num	HQ0034-06-RF-0012
Guide Ref Num	4943097 - 07/06/2006
Additional Documents	Grant

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Agency: Department of Defense

Funding Opportunity Number: HQ0034-06-RF-0012

Application Due Date: 2006-08-08 00:00:00.0

Summary: NOTE COMPLETE TEXT DESCRIPTION IS INCLUDED AS AN ATTACHMENT TO THIS POSTING.SECTION A ? PROGRAM GUIDELINES 1.0 INTRODUCTION TO THE PACIFIC DISASTER CENTER (PDC) PROGRAM The PDC is a federally supported applied research and development public-private enterprise located in the State of Hawaii with its principal facility on the island of Maui. It provides information research, products and services for disaster management (through mitigation, preparation, response and recovery) related to natural and technological hazards. The PDC area of responsibility encompasses the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions, Hawaii, and Alaska, as well as a global perspective, as per Section 12 of Public Law 105-174. The goal of the PDC Program Office is to continue evolving an organization that optimizes the advantages of, and brings the best governmental and business practices to bear, in the development of a successful and economically viable public-private enterprise to carry out and expand the mission of the PDC for public good, and use the PDC as a catalyst for economic development in Hawaii supporting humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HADR) management. The primary objectives to achieve this goal are to: ? Continue to develop and evolve PDC into a world leader and catalyst in the development and application of information research and technology for comprehensive emergency management for the protection of life, property, and commerce. ? Continue to develop and evolve PDC into an innovative, community-based resource that combines scientific knowledge, geospatial data, information and communications technology, web-based tools and processes to develop and deliver actionable products and services to the emergency management community. ? Interact globally, expanding PDC?s business perspective beyond Hawaii and support and partner with entities to develop viable business subsidiaries that bring high technology capacity, job opportunities and economic development to Hawaii. 2.0 EVOLUTION, CONCEPTS and STATUS The development of an innovative management approach and team for the PDC is complementary to its technical development. The organizational vision of the PDC Program is to develop an economically sustainable entity that serves a broad public and private customer base and has the ability to accommodate HADR management support for economically viable as well as disadvantaged customers and build viable business subsidiaries locally and internationally. The PDC has evolved through several phases during which we have tested, learned and adopted the best approaches for operations, management, research and services supporting decision-makers in the disaster management community. TO VIEW THE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION, SELECT FULL ANNOUNCEMENT TAB, ABOVE.

CFDA Number: 000000

Go to http://www.cfda.gov/public/faprs.htm for CFDA program descriptions

Eligibility: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.

Additional Eligibility Information: This opportunity is limited to Hawaiian-based applicants meeting the eligibility requirements stated above. The Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) Program Office views the PDC as a community or shared resource. Over the past Cooperative Agreement period, the total funds needed for the PDC to sustain its level of activity have fluctuated between $7-8.5 Million annually. While the bulk of these resources have come through the PDC Program Office from Congressional Appropriations, the remainder has come from numerous disparate sources, including other federal and state agencies, industry, as well as a number of non-U.S. sources (public and private sectors). The expectation is that the income from these sources will, at minimum, continue at the current levels, but preferably increase throughout the life of the new Cooperative Agreement period.

History of Funding:

Number of Awards: 1

Estimated Funding: 7000000

Award Floor: 1200000

Award Ceiling: 5100000

Cost Sharing: Yes

Agency Contacts:

Karen Rooney

Contracting Officer

Phone 703-696-9468.

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Economic Development, Homeland Security
Locations:	National

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Environmental Planning

California

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Award

Project Name	Repair Storm Damage on Open Space District Lands
Owner	Marin County	ONVIA
County	MARIN, CA	Business Builder
Sector	State/Municipal	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Contract Amount	$40,700.00
Guide Ref Num	4941433 - 07/05/2006
Additional Documents	Council Documents

June 20, 2006 - The Board of Supervisors planned to approve an agreement with Questa Engineering Corporation, in the amount of $40,700, for engineering services to repair storm damage on Open Space District lands.

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Environmental Planning
Locations:	California

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FSC 65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment

Georgia

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Amendment

Project Name	Biological Diagnostics Manufacturing
Owner	US Department of Health and Human Services
Location	ATLANTA, GA
Zip Code	30341
County	DEKALB, GA
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Jeff Miller, Contract Specialist
Buyer Email	afx2@cdc.gov
Buyer Phone	(770) 488-2651	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(770) 488-2777	Business Builder
Submittal Date	07/07/2006	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	4934903 - 07/03/2006
Project Num	2006-Q-08478
Additional Documents	Amendment

Federal Business Opportunities Amendment 04 General Information Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Solicitation Number: 2006-Q-08478 Posted Date: Mar 31, 2006 Original Response Date: Apr 21, 2006 Current Response Date: Jul 07, 2006 Original Archive Date: May 06, 2006 Current Archive Date: Jul 22, 2006 Classification Code: 65 -- Medical, Dental & Veterinary Equipment & Supplies Naics Code: 423450 -- Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Contracting Office Address Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Procurement and Grants Office (Atlanta,) 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, Ga, 30341-4146 Description the National Pandemic Plan of 2005 Designates the Department of Health and Human Services (Hhs) as the Lead Agency for Public Health and Medical Response for Pandemic Preparedness and Response. Following the Issuance of the Hhs Pandemic Plan of 2005, the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (Ophep) was Assigned the Responsibility for the Advanced Development, Establishment of Surge Capacity, and Acquisition of Medical Countermeasures such as Diagnostics, Vaccines and Antiviral Drugs that May be Used to Diagnosis, Contain, Control, and Mitigate the Mortality and Morbidity Associated with Influenza Pandemics in the US. the Tactical and Logistical Implementation of Policies and Decisions Regarding these Pandemic Medical Countermeasures is the Responsibility of the Office of Research and Development Coordination (Ordc) in Ophep. this is a Request for Information (Rfi) only. it is not a Request for Proposals and Does not Commit the U.S. Government to Issue a Solicitation, make an Award, or Pay any Costs Associated with Responding to this Announcement. all Submitted Information shall Remain with the U.s. Government and will not be Returned. the Office of Research Development and Coordination of the Office of Public Health Emergency Hhs/ophep/ordc has an Interest in Identifying Potential Technologies, Methods, Assays and Reagents that can be Applied to the Detection, Diagnosis and Monitoring of Influenza Virus Infections and Disease. the Appropriate Use of Diagnostic Assays and Equipment During Influenza Seasonal or Pandemic Outbreaks May Provide for more Timely and Accurate Detection of Influenza Outbreaks and Thus Delay or Contain Influenza Infections in Local Communities, May Reduce the Morbidity and Mortality, and May Mitigate the Overwhelming Load that will be Placed on the Healthcare System. Early Detection of Influenza by the Use of Appropriate Tests will Allow for an Accurate Triage of Patients and the Determination of the Parameters of the Pandemic in Enough Time to Provide Best Use of Disease Spread Countermeasures. Rapid, Accurate High Throughput Laboratory Bench Systems and Portable Low Cost Point of Care (Poc) Systems are both Needed to Identify the Outbreak as Quickly as Possible and Provide Timely Data and Information for Situational Awareness to Guide and Monitor Effective Response Measures. Responses to this Rfi May Address Either or both of these Areas of Identified Interest but should Clearly Indicate which Area of Need is being Addressed in the Response. Rapid Diagnostics for Influenza Viruses Currently Lack Sufficient Specificity and Sensitivity and Timeliness of Results to Provide Clinically Relevant Information. a Need is Present to have Diagnostic Platforms and Assays for Influenza and Influenza like Illnesses to Provide Timely Diagnostic Information to Health Care Providers in the Face of an Emerging Pandemic. Information is being Sought on Assays, Methods and Platforms that May Meet Near Term and Long-term Program Needs. High Through-put Bench Diagnostics Tests should be: 1) Rapid: Less than 4 Hours from Sample Collection to Results at Point of Care 2) Sensitive: the Exact Lower Confidence Bound for the 2-Sided 95% Ci should be Greater than 95%, Relative to Culture at Clinically Significant Levels of Virus (10E1 to 10E6 Tcid50/ml of a Specified Influenza a Virus Strain 3)Specific: Better than 95% Ability to Differentiate the Target Organism in the Presence of Ten Fold Excess of Near Neighbors to Distinguish Specific Strains of Influenza Virus 4)Cost Effective: Less than Four Dollars Per Organism Characteristic Identified, 12 Dollars Total Per Test Cost (Exclusive of Test Reader Equipment Cost if Needed) 5)Flexible: Able to be Modified for Newly Emergent Threats Within Weeks of their Discovery 6)Cross-reactivity: Able to Detect True Positives and True Negatives in the Presence of Typical Commensal and Pathogenic Microorganisms, Typically 108 Tcid50 Viruses, 108 Bacteria or 106 Yeasts Per Ml 7)Diagnostic would be Used on Currently Available and Widely Used Commercial Diagnostic Platforms where Trained Personnel are Used in Clia Compliant Settings. Point of Care Diagnostics Tests should be: 1)Rapid: Less than 30 Minutes from Sample Collection to Results at Point of Care 2)Sensitive: the Exact Lower Confidence Bound for the 2-Sided 95% Ci should be Greater than 95%, Relative to Culture at Clinically Significant Levels of Virus (10E1 to 10E6 Tcid50/ml of a Specified Influenza a Virus Strain 3)Specific: Better than 95% Ability to Differentiate the Target Organism in the Presence of Ten Fold Excess of Near Neighbors to Distinguish Specific Strains of Influenza Virus 4)Cost Effective: Less than Four Dollars Per Organism Characteristic Identified, 12 Dollars Total Per Test Cost (Exclusive of Test Reader Equipment Cost if Needed) 5)Flexible: Able to be Modified for Newly Emergent Threats Within Weeks of their Discovery 6)Cross-reactivity: Able to Detect True Positives and True Negatives in the Presence of Typical Commensal and Pathogenic Microorganisms, Typically 108 Tcid50 Viruses, 108 Bacteria or 106 Yeasts Per Ml. 7)Ideally Testing can be Done in Multiple Settings with Minimum Operator Training; Rapid Tests should be Adaptable to Near Patient Testing (Either Clia Waived or under Supervision of a Central Laboratory Combinations of Sample Preparations, Screening Tests and Confirmation Tests May be Able to Meet such over all Requirements. the Initial Testing Capability May Require Assays Based on Currently Available Commercial Platforms but Ideal Future Capabilities should Accommodate all the Indicated Desired Assay and System Characteristics Including Purchase Price, Per Assay Costs, Weight, Foot Print, Sensitivity and Specificity Performances. an Acceptable System would be Easily Portable with a Simple Clinical Sample Loading Design. the Equipment should Isolate the Sample in a Manner that Minimizes Bio-safety Concerns and Cross Contamination Concerns for Subsequent or Concurrent Sample Handling. an Acceptable Poc System would be Capable of Meeting System Requirements of Performance from Sample Collection to Test Result for 1 Sample Within 30 Minutes by 1 Technician. Sample Types could Include: Nasal and Throat Swabs, Nasal Wash Aspirates, Blood, or Urine. the Instrument-based System or Assay should be Able to Identify the 20 Leading Causes (Bacterial, Fungal and Viral) of Respiratory Illness Clinical Presentation with Influenza like Illness Symptoms, and Differentiate Novel Influenza a Viruses from Seasonal Influenza a Viruses (I.e,. H1n1 and H3n2) and other Respiratory Pathogens. Influenza or Influenza like Pathogens should be Identified with a High Level of Certainty, Using at Least Two Characteristics Per Pathogen. Methods should be Able to Detect and Differentiate Specific Influenza Strains. Genotypic or Phenotypic Characterization should Include Capability to Discriminate Phylogenetic Relationships Including Gene Swaps, or Influenza Serotypes. Reagents should be Optimized for Maximum Self-life with Corresponding Positive and Negative Controls. Desired Reagent Shelf Life should be at Least 6 Months at Room Temperature. Integrated Sample Prep and Detection with Minimal Sample Handling During the Analysis would be Optimal. Serial or Batch Sample Analysis to Maximize Throughput would be Ideal. if a Reader or Equipment is Involved Integrated Bi-directional Communication Monitoring Software to Report out Results, Interpolate Detection Metrics, Interpret the Presence or Absence of each Pathogen , Report Results and Receiving Protocol Updates should be Discussed. Discussion of Data Optimization Management Systems is of Interest for Quality Management and Quality Control Measures During the Life Cycle of the Device Including Developmental, Testing and Field Use of the Equipment or Assay. Hhs will Use Information Obtained by this Rfi in Making Recommendations and Decisions on the Development of an Appropriate Procurement Strategy for National Pandemic Preparedness. all Information Submitted to Hhs will be Kept Confidential as Allowed by Relevant Federal Law. Please Submit Information in the Following Format: 1) Name of Submitter 2) Address of Submitter 3) Name of Device, Assay or Technology 4) Technical / Method Summary 5) Device Specifications 6) Performance Summary Including any Supportive Data 7) Clinical Samples Tested to Date 8) Viral Straines Tested to Date 9) Points of Contact 10) Bibliography and/or References Information must be Submitted by April 21, 2006. Responses should be Limited to 20 Pages, 12 Font, Times Roman, Single Space, One Sided or Equivalent in an Electronic and Hard Copy Formats and can be E-mailed to the Attention of Jeff Miller, Contract Specialist, Phone 770-488-2651, E-mail Afx2@cdc.gov. Please Ensure that at Least One Electronic and Two (2) Hard Copies of all Responses are Submitted. a Form to Facilitate Submission can be Obtained by E-mail Request from Mr. Miller at the Above Address. Point of Contact Jeff Miller, Contract Specialist, Phone 770-488-2651, Fax 770-488-2777, Email Afx2@cdc.gov - Jeffrey Napier, Contract Specialist, Phone 770-488-2861, Fax 770-488-2671, Email Jkn7@cdc.gov

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Categories:	FSC 65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment, Medical Equipment and Supplies
Locations:	Georgia

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FSC A - Research and Development

District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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Amendment

Project Name	Advanced Development of New Antiviral Agents for Influenza
Owner	US Department of Health and Human Services
Zip Code	20201
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Schuyler Eldridge, Contracting Officer
Buyer Email	schuyler.eldridge@hhs.gov
Buyer Phone	(202) 205-4679	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(202) 205-6092	Business Builder
Submittal Date	07/18/2006	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	4931727 - 07/03/2006
Project Num	DHHS-ORDC-VB-06-01
Additional Documents	Amendment

Federal Business Opportunities Amendment 01 General Information Document Type: Presolicitation Notice Solicitation Number: DHHS-ORDC-VB-06-01 Posted Date: May 15, 2006 Original Response Date: Jul 18, 2006 Current Response Date: Jul 18, 2006 Original Archive Date: Current Archive Date: Classification Code: A -- Research & Development Naics Code: 325414 -- Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing Contracting Office Address Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Office of Research and Development Coordination 200 Independence Avenue, SW Room 636G, Washington, DC, 20201 Description Preparedness for public health threats is a major goal of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). An influenza pandemic has a great potential to cause large numbers of deaths and illnesses over a short time period. A pandemic occurs when there is an antigenic shift in influenza A virus and transmission of a new strain to which most or all of the world's population is susceptible. Three pandemics occurred during the 20th century, the most severe of which, in 1918, caused over 500,000 U.S. deaths and more than 20 million deaths worldwide. Within the scientific community, it is generally believed that the occurrence of another influenza pandemic is most likely. Recent outbreaks of human disease caused by avian H5, H9, and H7 influenza strains in Asia, Europe, and North America highlight the potential of new strains to be introduced into the population. Estimates for the next pandemic, extrapolating from those of the 20th century, range from about 100,000 to over 2 million deaths in the U.S. alone. Influenza antiviral drugs and influenza vaccines are considered a primary means to decrease the mortality and morbidity associated with the next pandemic. HHS is pursuing multiple and parallel strategies to close the gap between current antiviral drug and influenza vaccine supply and the HHS goal of stockpiling licensed and new antiviral drugs and pre-pandemic vaccines as part of the strategic plan for pandemic preparedness. The Department of Health and Human Services through the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Office of Research and Development Coordination contemplates single or multiple awards of contracts to support advanced stage development of new antiviral compounds for the treatment and prophylaxis of pandemic and seasonal influenza leading toward submission of a U.S. licensure application and development of required industrial capacity to support implementation of the influenza antivirals at full production capacity at or before the onset of a pandemic. HHS is particularly interested in the advanced development of new influenza antiviral agents designed to affect different targets of influenza virus infection or to enhance effects of present classes of influenza antiviral drugs, formulated for long term stability, long bioavailability, and simple dosing regimens. Incremental multi-year funding for cost-reimbursement contracts to biopharmaceutical companies will be provided to support this effort. Ultimately, these influenza antivirals shall be produced at one or more Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-licensed manufacturing facilities and shall provide sufficient surge capacity to contribute substantially to U.S. and ideally global antivirals needs during an influenza pandemic. The anticipated period of performance will be for a total of up to five years. Additional details and requirements will be described in the solicitation. RFP-DHHS-ORDC-VB-06-01 will be available electronically through the FedBizOpps on or about May 31, 2006 with proposals being due on or about July 18, 2006. Any responsible offeror may submit a proposal that will be considered by the Government. This notice does not commit the Government to the award of a contract. It is the offerors responsibility to monitor this internet site for the release of this solicitation as well as any amendments. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and any amendments via this website. No collect calls will be accepted. No facsimile transmissions will be accepted. See Government-Wide Numbered Note 26. All responses should be identified with RFP No. DHHS-ORDC-VB-06-01, name of firm, name of requestor, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, email address and should be submitted to the Contracting Office Address identified in this notice. Multiple awards may result from this solicitation with an estimated award in Fall 2006. Point of Contact Schuyler Eldridge, Contracting Officer, Phone 202-205-4679, Fax 202-205-6092, Email schuyler.eldridge@hhs.gov - David Beck, Chief Contracting Officer, Phone 202-205-5639, Fax 202-205-6092, Email david.beck@hhs.gov

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	FSC A - Research and Development, Healthcare Services
Locations:	District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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FSC F - Natural Resources and Conservation

Mississippi

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Federal Award

Project Name	Stream Debris Removal - Hurricane Katrina
Owner	USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Zip Code	39269
Sector	Federal
Contract Amount	$40,128.00
Buyer	Verlene Ratliff, Contract Specialist
Buyer Email	vmr@ms.nrcs.usda.gov
Buyer Phone	(601) 965-4098	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(601) 965-5178	Business Builder
Award Date	07/06/2006	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	4944823 - 07/06/2006
Project Num	RFQ-58-MS-06
Additional Documents	Award

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

Federal Business Opportunities Award General Information Document Type: Award Notice Solicitation Number: RFQ-58-MS-06 Posted Date: Jul 06, 2006 Original Archive Date: Jul 21, 2006 Current Archive Date: Jul 21, 2006 Classification Code: F -- Natural resources & conservation services Set Aside: N/A Naics Code: 562119 -- Other Waste Collection Contracting Office Address Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Mississippi State Office, Federal Building, Suite 1321 100 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS, 39269 Description Contract Award Date: Jul 06, 2006 Contract Award Number: 53-4423-6-1556 Contract Award Amount: $40,128.00 Contract Line Item Number: Contractor: Jerry Luce, 2420 W. Grouse Avenue, Nampa, ID 83651 Original Point of Contact Verlene Ratliff, Contract Specialist, Phone 601-965-4098, Fax 601-965-5178, Email vmr@ms.nrcs.usda.gov - Faith Miller, Contract Specialist, Phone 601-965-4981, Fax 601-965-5178, Email fmiller@ms.nrcs.usda.gov Current Point of Contact Verlene Ratliff, Contract Specialist, Phone 601-965-4098, Fax 601-965-5178, Email vmr@ms.nrcs.usda.gov Place of Performance Address: Harrison County, Mississippi Country: US

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	FSC F - Natural Resources and Conservation, O&M - Garbage, Refuse and Solid Waste Collection, Solid Waste, Incineration, Landfill, Haz-Mat Facilities Construction and Associated Equipment
Locations:	Mississippi

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District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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Presolicitation

Project Name	Emergency and Rapid Response Services
Owner	US Environmental Protection Agency
Zip Code	20460
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Jody Gosnell, Contract Specialist	ONVIA
Buyer Email	gosnell.jody@epa.gov	Business Builder
Buyer Phone	(202) 564-4353	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	4932022 - 07/03/2006
Project Num	PR-HQ-06-14601
Additional Documents	Presolicitation

Federal Business Opportunities Synopsis General Information Document Type: Presolicitation Notice Solicitation Number: PR-HQ-06-14601 Posted Date: Jun 30, 2006 Original Response Date: Current Response Date: Original Archive Date: Current Archive Date: Classification Code: F -- Natural resources & conservation services Set Aside: Total Small Business Contracting Office Address Bid and Proposal Room, Ariel Rios Building (3802R) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Description The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Acquisition Management will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide Emergency and Rapid Response Services (ERRS) to EPA Region 8 which consists of the states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. The requirement will be to provide cleanup services as specified in task orders for emergency and time critical removal actions. It is the Government?s intent to award one five-year, Time and Materials/Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract. Fixed rates will be applicable to all labor and equipment (prime and subcontractors). Additionally, orders may be placed as Firm-Fixed Price (FFP). This contract will be a total Small Business Set Aside and will consist of a one-year base period with four, one-year option periods. The contract is contemplated for emergency and time critical removal actions which include the release or threat of release of oil, petroleum products, hazardous substances, or pollutants and contaminants that pose an actual or potential threat to human health or welfare, or to the environment. Environmental cleanup/response to natural and man made disasters, terrorist activities, weapons of mass destruction, and nuclear, biological or chemical incidents may also be required under this contract. The successful contractors must be technically qualified to undertake response actions relative to section 104 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980" (CERCLA) as amended by Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986" (SARA), Subtitle I of the ?Resource Conservation and Recovery Act? (RCRA) as amended by SARA of 1986, and the Clean Water Act as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. The contractor may also be tasked to support EPAs role under the Federal Response Plan in instances of presidential-declared disasters pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act\ (Stafford Act). Potential offerors are advised that if they are a current Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) contractor or START team subcontractor in Region 8, they will be ineligible for award of this contract because of Conflict of Issue concerns. The RFP will be posted on the FedBizOpps homepage and the EPA OAM homepage in early to mid August. No hard copies of the solicitation will be issued. The RFP, amendments and other information related to this procurement will be posted on the EPA's Office of Acquisition Management website, at the following URL: http://www.epa.gov/oam/index.htm. At this website, scroll down to Business Opportunities with EPA" and select the "Solicitations and Amendments" link. Next select "Superfund/RCRA Regional Procurement Operations Division." Under the "Solicitation and Amendments" heading select "Emergency and Rapid Response Services (ERRS) for Region 8". All information related to this procurement will be available at this link through the date of award. The estimated award date is on or about December 1, 2006. Award will be made on a best value basis with technical being of greater importance than cost/price. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code for this requirement is 562910. EPA Point of Contact: JODY GOSNELL, Contract Specialist, Phone: (202) 564-4353, E-Mail: gosnell.jody@epa.gov MARGIE WEATHERS, Placement Contracting Officer, Phone: (202) 564-4443, E-Mail: weathers.margie@epa.gov Email your questions to Jody Gosnell at gosnell.jody@epa.gov Point of Contact JODY M. GOSNELL, Contract Specialist, Phone: 202-564-4353, E-Mail: gosnell.jody@epa.gov Email your questions to JODY M. GOSNELL at gosnell.jody@epa.gov Additional Information The Environmental Protection Agency

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	FSC F - Natural Resources and Conservation, Hazardous Substance Removal and Disposal
Locations:	District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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FSC R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support

District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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Amendment

Project Name	Blocking, Leveling & Anchoring of Travel Trailers
Owner	Federal Emergency Management Agency
Location	ARLINGTON, VA; BILOXI, MS
Zip Code	22202, 39531
County	HARRISON, MS; ARLINGTON, VA
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Judy Stevens, Contract Specialist
Buyer Email	judy.stevens@dhs.gov
Buyer Phone	(202) 646-3906	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(202) 646-3755	Business Builder
Submittal Date	07/07/2006	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	4931719 - 07/03/2006
Project Num	WN01275Y2006T
Additional Documents	Amendment

Federal Business Opportunities Modification 02 General Information Document Type: Modification to a Previous Notice Solicitation Number: WN01275Y2006T Posted Date: Jun 30, 2006 Original Response Date: Jul 05, 2006 Current Response Date: Jul 07, 2006 Original Archive Date: Jul 22, 2006 Current Archive Date: Jul 22, 2006 Classification Code: R -- Professional, administrative, and management support services Set Aside: Total HUB-Zone Naics Code: 561210 -- Facilities Support Services Contracting Office Address Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Gulf Coast Recovery Office, 1800 South Bell Street 6th Floor, Arlington, VA, 22202-3558 Description R E V I S E D: PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT (42 U.S.C. 5121,et seq), THIS PROCUREMENT IS A LIMITED COMPETITION for QUALIFIED HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126) AND QUALIFIED 8(A) SMALL BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. In order to be considered for this procurement, your firm must be qualified through the Small Business Administration as either a HUBZone or 8(a) firm, be registered in the CCR, operate under the NAICS code 561210 (SIC 8744), Facilities Support Services with a small business size standard of $30 million. Only qualified HUBZONE or 8(a) offerors that are located in the State of Mississippi will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation factors listed in this solicitation. PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND RECEIPT OF PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRES DEADLINE ARE EXTENDED TO JULY 7, 2006, 2 P.M. EST. PROPOSALS SHOULD BE E-MAILED TO JUDY.STEVENS@DHS.GOV. ANOTHER MODIFICATION IS FORTHCOMING TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS RECEIVED. Point of Contact Judy Stevens, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-646-3906, Fax 202-646-3755, Email judy.stevens@dhs.gov Place of Performance Address: Biloxi TRO 2350 Beach Blvd Biloxi, MS Postal Code: 39531 Country: USA

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	FSC R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support, Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding
Locations:	Mississippi, Virginia, District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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Amendment

Project Name	Blocking, Leveling & Anchoring of Travel Trailers
Owner	Federal Emergency Management Agency
Location	ARLINGTON, VA; BILOXI, MS
Zip Code	22202, 39531
County	HARRISON, MS; ARLINGTON, VA
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Judy Stevens, Contract Specialist
Buyer Email	judy.stevens@dhs.gov
Buyer Phone	(202) 646-3906	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(202) 646-3755	Business Builder
Submittal Date	07/07/2006	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	4937359 - 07/05/2006
Project Num	WN01275Y2006T
Additional Documents	Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment

Federal Business Opportunities Revisions to Solicitation Attachments 01 General Information Document Type: Modification to a Previous Notice Solicitation Number: WN01275Y2006T Posted Date: Jun 30, 2006 Original Response Date: Jul 05, 2006 Current Response Date: Jul 07, 2006 Original Archive Date: Jul 22, 2006 Current Archive Date: Jul 22, 2006 Classification Code: R -- Professional, administrative, and management support services Set Aside: Total HUB-Zone Naics Code: 561210 -- Facilities Support Services Contracting Office Address Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Gulf Coast Recovery Office, 1800 South Bell Street 6th Floor, Arlington, VA, 22202-3558 Description R E V I S E D: PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT (42 U.S.C. 5121,et seq), THIS PROCUREMENT IS A LIMITED COMPETITION for QUALIFIED HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126) AND QUALIFIED 8(A) SMALL BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. In order to be considered for this procurement, your firm must be qualified through the Small Business Administration as either a HUBZone or 8(a) firm, be registered in the CCR, operate under the NAICS code 561210 (SIC 8744), Facilities Support Services with a small business size standard of $30 million. Only qualified HUBZONE or 8(a) offerors that are located in the State of Mississippi will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation factors listed in this solicitation. PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND RECEIPT OF PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRES DEADLINE ARE EXTENDED TO JULY 7, 2006, 2 P.M. EST. PROPOSALS SHOULD BE E-MAILED TO JUDY.STEVENS@DHS.GOV. ANOTHER MODIFICATION IS FORTHCOMING TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS RECEIVED. Point of Contact Judy Stevens, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-646-3906, Fax 202-646-3755, Email judy.stevens@dhs.gov Place of Performance Address: Biloxi TRO 2350 Beach Blvd Biloxi, MS Postal Code: 39531 Country: USA

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	FSC R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support, Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding
Locations:	Mississippi, Virginia, District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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FSC S - Utilities and Housekeeping Services

District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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Presolicitation

Project Name	Tree and Shrub Maintenance
Owner	ACA, Capital District Contracting Center
Location	FORT BELVOIR, VA; FT MYER, VA
Zip Code	22060, 22211
County	ARLINGTON, VA; FAIRFAX, VA
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Ellie Hall
Buyer Email	Ellie_D_Hall@belvoir.army.mil	ONVIA
Buyer Phone	(703) 607-8576	Business Builder
Submittal Date	09/20/2006	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	4950076 - 07/07/2006
Project Num	W916VL-06-R-0003
Additional Documents	Presolicitation

Federal Business Opportunities Synopsis General Information Document Type: Presolicitation Notice Solicitation Number: W916VL-06-R-0003 Posted Date: Jul 07, 2006 Original Response Date: Sep 20, 2006 Current Response Date: Sep 20, 2006 Original Archive Date: Nov 19, 2006 Current Archive Date: Nov 19, 2006 Classification Code: S -- Utilities and housekeeping services Set Aside: Total Small Business Naics Code: 561730 -- Landscaping Services Contracting Office Address ACA, Capital District Contracting Center, Directorate of Contracting, 9410 Jackson Loop, Suite 101, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5116 Description The Capital District Contracting Center, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA,intends to award a requirements, fixed price contract, for a base of 1 October 2006 through 30 September 2007 with four option years for the maintenance of trees and shrubs at Arlington National Cemetery to include trees and shrub pruning, removal, cabling, bracing, lightning protection and emergency storm damage cleanup. There will be an increasing amount of trees each year to prune up to approximately 3,000 trees. R emoval of an average of 140 trees per year, prune up to 18,000 linear feet of shrubs and hedges, prune linden trees lining the Ceremonial Mall, train the wisteria vines at the Old Amphitheater, provide emergency support, and perform up to 2400 hurs of vari ous ground pruning tasks annually. Solicitation will be issued on or around 21 August 2006. Copy of Solicitation will be emailed upon emailed request to Eleanor Hall at ellie.hall@belvoir.army.mil. Include in your request your company name, point of conta ct, phone number and address. Point of Contact Ellie Hall, (703) 607-8576 Email your questions to ACA, Capital District Contracting Center at ellie.hall@belvoir.army.mil Place of Performance Address: ACA, Capital District Contracting Center, Arlington National Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery Arlington VA Postal Code: 22211-5003 Country: US

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	FSC S - Utilities and Housekeeping Services, O&M - Landscaping / Grounds Keeping
Locations:	Virginia, District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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FSC T - Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publications

Utah

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Presolicitation

Project Name	Radar Imaging Services
Owner	USDA, Aerial Photography Field Office
Location	SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Zip Code	84119
County	SALT LAKE, UT
Sector	Federal
Buyer	John Mootz, Contract Specialist
Buyer Email	john.mootz@apfo.usda.gov
Buyer Phone	(801) 975-3500 x284	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(801) 975-3512	Business Builder
Submittal Date	07/21/2006	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	4931669 - 07/03/2006
Project Num	Reference-Number-IFSAR
Additional Documents	Presolicitation

Federal Business Opportunities Synopsis General Information Document Type: Presolicitation Notice Solicitation Number: Reference-Number-IFSAR Posted Date: Jun 30, 2006 Original Response Date: Jul 21, 2006 Current Response Date: Jul 21, 2006 Original Archive Date: Aug 05, 2006 Current Archive Date: Aug 05, 2006 Classification Code: T -- Photographic, mapping, printing, & publication services Naics Code: 541922 -- Commercial Photography Contracting Office Address Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Aerial Photography Field Office, 2222 West 2300 South, Salt Lake City, UT, 84119-2020 Description The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency (FSA), in response to an unsolicited proposal, intends to award to EarthData International Inc., a noncompetitive contract for an Automated Crop Cultivation Assessment Tool using a dual-sided, dual-frequency, interferometric synthetic aperture radar (IFSAR) mapping system. The development of this tool is specifically called for in the 2006 USDA Budget to test the concept of supporting FSA?s farm program compliance monitoring and to augment the USDA National Agriculture Photography Program (NAIP). FSA has identified EarthData International Inc., as the only source technically capable of providing FSA the unique crop assessment tool based on their airborne IFSAR mapping system (GeoSAR). However, companies believing they can meet the stated requirements are encouraged to submit supporting evidence to that effect in sufficient detail to demonstrate the respondent's ability to meet the stated requirements. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested sources must submit demonstrative supporting evidence by fax, or e-mail to the address listed below no later than 15 calendar days from the date of this announcement. Responses must include technical statements and other material in sufficient detail to demonstrate the respondent's ability to meet the requirements stated in this announcement. Further, responses should include the firm's Dun and Bradstreet number (DUNS) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). Finally, firms should identify themselves as ether a small business, or other than small business, in accordance with the size standard for North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code 541922 which is $6 million averaged annual revenue. This is a Notice of Intent only and not an announcement of a solicitation. The Government will not pay for any materials furnished in response to this synopsis. Submittals furnished will not be returned to the sender. Send all responses to the attention of John Mootz: john.mootz@slc.usda.gov or Fax at (801) 975-3512. Background: The FSA is responsible for administering USDA farm programs involving crop commodity price supports, disaster relief, and assistance for conservation practices. FSA administers farm programs in part by digitizing and maintaining agricultural field boundaries, or common land units (CLU) from digital orthoimagery from the National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP). NAIP acquires orthoimagery during peak agricultural growing seasons on an annual basis. CLU boundaries consist of fence lines, waterways, the interface between agricultural vegetative cover and non crop vegetative cover on the surface. Another key aspect of farm program administration is to verify that agricultural practices are in accordance with USDA program parameters. FSA has performed this verification by using NAIP imagery. The aerial imagery, along with existing program parameters, is viewed in a geographic information system (GIS) at county based USDA Service Centers to show crops and agricultural practices. CLU boundaries are displayed to assist with identification of farm parcels and area acreages. If current agricultural conditions cannot be determined from the imagery, due to sub-optimal timing in image acquisition or quality factors, USDA personnel may be required to assess conditions on the ground, which is expensive and time consuming. The use of NAIP imagery has been very successful in terms of providing current orthoimagery for maintaining CLU boundaries and performing farm program administration. For most regions of the country, the imagery is acquired within time frames that allow crop/land use verification. However, in some regions, particularly the southeastern United States, acquisition within specified time windows can lead to the following problems: (1) Difficulties posed by high humidity and cloud cover characteristic of the southeastern US during the summer months; (2) Difficulties posed include identifying and digitizing field boundaries through tree/forest canopy or shadows cast due to low sun angle during aerial photo/image acquisition; (3) Difficulties discerning boundaries between agricultural crops and non-crop vegetative cover that may have similar appearance in natural color or black & white orthoimagery. Based on information provided from EarthData International Inc., the proposed Automated Crop Cultivation Tool can provide a cost effective solution to these specific problems. Requirements for test project, titled: PILOT AUTOMATED CROP CULTIVATION ASSESSMENT TOOL. Conduct pilot study to determine the feasibility of identifying common crop types from the acquired GeoSAR data sets. GeoSAR is a dual-sided, dual-frequency, interferometric synthetic aperture radar (IFSAR) mapping system integrated onto a Gulfstream II business jet wholly owned by EarthData International. The system is capable of collecting data from 40,000 ft at an airspeed speed of over 400kts yielding a net collection rate of over 280 sq km per minute. The SAR operates at 2 frequencies simultaneously, X-Band, with a center frequency of 9700MHz, and P-Band, with a center frequency of 350MHZ. The system is designed to produce high accuracy digital elevation models (DEM) through the process of radar interferometry, as well as SAR orthophoto mosaics. GeoSAR will collect simultaneous, precisely registered X and P Band IFSAR imagery over a single county in Mississippi (approximately 1,000 square miles) during the peak growing season of July 15 through August 31, 2006. The collection will be timed and carried out to demonstrate that the system can collect during the night and during difficult atmospheric conditions when it is often impossible to collect conventional photography. EarthData will investigate whether the unique characteristics of the X and P band SAR images can facilitate the collection of certain feature types, such as fence lines, that are not readily visible in standard NAIP imagery. EarthData will also use the GeoSAR X and P band image data to determine whether the common crop types present in the data sets (Corn, Soy, Wheat etc.) are separable within the feature space defined by the GeoSAR data. This will allow EarthData to determine whether the GeoSAR can be used as a tool to monitor compliance. Various parametric and non-parametric statistical classification algorithms will be tried to demonstrate this capability. The use of precisely registered X and P band, along with height maps for both bands, slant plant imagery, etc. can be combined to provide a higher statistical component for evaluation. General Requirements: (1) Data acquisition capability must support rapid, day or night, all weather, clear or cloudy, data collection utilizing synthetic aperture radar (SAR); (2) Data acquisition and delivery capability must support delivery of final products within 30 days of acquisition; (3) Products must have comparable resolution to traditional one meter orthoimagery and planimetric accuracy to register within five meters to government furnished geospatial control datasets; (4) Provide pilot study report including orthoimagery products, digital elevation models, associated metadata; (5) Products must be visually interpretable, with minimal training requirements at the USDA service center level, to delineate and identify multiple features and objects that may not otherwise be discernable on standard NAIP imagery; (6) Data products must support automated statistical classification algorithms for crop type verification. Government Furnished Material. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Aerial Photography Field Office will furnish the following materials for use in the performance of this contract: Crop reporting data, that ties specific crop types to the CLU data for the year flown, current Common Land Unit (CLU) data, and 2005 NAIP 2 meter imagery. Contract Deliverables: All data delivered under this contract to USDA shall be placed in the public domain. (1) 8-bit grayscale and 24-bit RGB mosaics in MrSid format using the X and P orthoimagery; (2) the X and P raw data; (3) digital elevation model, and (4) metadata for items 1-3; (5) final pilot study report. The study will result in a whitepaper that will evaluate the utility of GeoSAR data for the collection of information commonly derived from NAIP imagery, as well as value added products, such as CLU collection and crop program compliance monitoring. Point of Contact John Mootz, Contract Specialist, Phone (801) 975-3500 x284, Fax (801) 975-3512, Email john.mootz@slc.usda.gov - JoAnne Maack, Contract Projects Specialist, Phone 801-975-3500 Ext. 209, Fax 801-975-3512, Email joanne.maack@slc.usda.gov

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	FSC T - Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publications
Locations:	Utah

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FSC Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property

Washington

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Sole Source

Project Name	Floating Dock Repairs
Owner	USACE, Walla Walla District
Zip Code	99362
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Gary Dahl