SOW_Cultural_practitioner_support_1.pdf
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This Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS) details cultural practitioner support services for the U.S. Geological Survey's Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center. The contract requires a contractor to provide cultural engagement support for seafloor mineral research offshore the Hawaiian Islands, with work to be performed remotely from 08/18/2025 to 03/31/2026. Key deliverables include integrating Native Hawaiian cultural knowledge into sampling plans and documentation, facilitating at least one community meeting, providing text revisions and talking points, and briefing scientists on Native Hawaiian cultural protocols.
The contractor must be a member of or have at least 5 years of experience working with the Native Hawaiian Community, with additional experience in oceanography or ocean science communication. The work will be performed on a Firm Fixed Price basis, with deliverables completed within 10 business days of request. Payments will be made via IPP.gov upon successful completion of requested deliverables. The contract supports USGS field operations scheduled for October 30 – November 22, 2025, and aims to ensure proper engagement and cultural sensitivity in marine research activities.
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PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Introduction
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center requires cultural practitioner support services to facilitate engagement of the Native Hawaiian Community with seabed mineral research occurring offshore the Hawaiian Islands.
B. Background
The Center has field operations occurring October 30 – November 22, 2025, that will sample the seafloor offshore of the Hawaiian Islands. In accordance with Survey Manual Chapter 500.7, the
Center must notify and engage with the Native Hawaiian Community regarding USGS activities that may have potential impact upon them. Effective engagement with the Native Hawaiian
Community regarding these seafloor research activities requires detailed knowledge about
Hawaiian cultural tenets, values, and protocols that relate to the deep sea, which is expertise that the USGS does not possess.
C. Scope
The contractor shall provide cultural practitioner support services over the period of performance, as defined in Section III.B. Work will be performed upon request and must be completed within ten (10) business days per request. The total price for this level of effort shall be Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and shall not exceed the agreed-upon contract amount.
II. WORK REQUIREMENTS
A. Technical Requirements
1. The contractor shall integrate Native Hawaiian cultural knowledge and cultural practices, as appropriate, into sampling plans, documentation, and communications for the upcoming field operations and related outreach activities.
2. The contractor shall provide meeting facilitations or co-facilitations during at least one virtual or in-person (located on one of the Hawaiian Islands) community meeting during which Center scientists and staff will interact with Native Hawaiian Community leaders and members regarding deep sea science of minerals and associated ecosystems and environments.
B. Deliverables
1. Upon request, the contractor shall provide:
o Text and revisions to text to contribute to sampling plans, documentation, and communications for upcoming field operations and related outreach activities.
o Text and revisions to text to contribute to talking points for oral presentations to
Native Hawaiian Community members.
o Briefings for scientists and other staff involved in the research and field operations regarding relevant Native Hawaiian cultural tenets, values, and protocols.
o Facilitation or co-facilitation, including planning, logistics, and/or mediation, of at least one virtual or in-person meeting to engage the Native Hawaiian Community in the upcoming research expedition.
2. Each deliverable shall be completed within ten (10) business days of the request.
III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION
A. Place of Performance
The work shall be performed remotely at the contractor’s home office.
B. Period of Performance
The contract period shall be from 08/18/2025 – 03/31/2026. All work shall be performed within this timeframe, and no additional changes shall be authorized without modification to the contract.
C. Government Furnished Property (GFP)
None.
D. Special Considerations
1. Key Personnel Qualifications o Member of, or at least 5 years of experience working with, the Native Hawaiian
Community.
o Experience with oceanography and/or ocean science communication.
2. Data Rights, Safety, and Environment o Any publications resulting from this effort must include the following notation:
This manuscript is submitted for publication with the understanding that the
United States Government is authorized to reproduce and distribute reprints for
Governmental purposes.
3. Security/Privacy Issues o None.
IV. PAYMENT STRUCTURE
Payments shall be made in accordance with the contract terms upon successful completion of requested deliverables and invoice submission via IPP.gov.
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