Vessel strike risk to rice's whale-GOM

This Special Notice from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management seeks vessel strike risk analysis services related to Rice's whale in the Gulf of Mexico. The attached request for quote details a requirement to review previous methodologies used to evaluate vessel strike risk to Rice's whales and other cetaceans, identify strengths and weaknesses, summarize baseline data and assumptions used, and provide recommendations to better assess risks and inform mitigation.

The period of performance is four months from date of award, with quotes due by February 19, 2024. Offerors must submit pricing on a firm-fixed price basis and limit the technical submission to 20 pages demonstrating their approach and understanding of tasks. Offerors are also required to identify personnel and their qualifications and experience, and provide a labor matrix showing allocated hours. Past performance examples within the last three years must be included along with the completed past performance attachment. Eligible contractors can participate by meeting these requirements and the deadline for quote submission.