VIMMS Study

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management within the Department of the Interior issued solicitation number 140M0121Q0028 seeking proposals to conduct a study called VIMMS to develop a vulnerability index scaling the effects of offshore renewable energy on marine mammals and sea turtles along the U.S. West Coast. Offerors must develop the index incorporating species distribution data, address data gaps through expert elicitation, and visualize vulnerability rankings to support offshore renewable energy siting decisions. Proposals are due by June 21, 2021 and will be evaluated based on experience conducting similar studies, technical approach, management plan, and past performance references with award made to the offeror providing the best overall value.

There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. The NAICS code is 541715 and PSC code is R425. The period of performance is 18 months with delivery by March 2023. Budget details are not provided but the work will be a firm fixed price contract. The place of performance is for waters offshore of Central and Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. Amendments to the solicitation provide additional questions from offerors and adjust deliverable due dates and payment schedules.