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Program (ORSMP) formed under a new structural paradigmp Background we aha tphceptse hortheaslimals particular parameter coherentierin 4.7 tnet.ro Duplo of contierce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management on the workshops can be found in Nowlin (1997) and Lowold (19081 By observations which can be conductedros autonomously as possible Divietow wct, Touc Sand Point Way NE, Bin C15700, Seattle, available through the ONR and CORE/NOPP websites. From Powell et (i.e. for independent operation on Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV's). WA 98115-0070 al (1998) NOPP finds that arguments to begin a substantial enhancement Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. (AUY's hways, or with expendable MODIFICATION TO COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT of modeling and data assimilation capabilities in all sub plines Instruments); oviding a significant reduction in inaume weights AS (CRDA) TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY INTEGTRATION AND DEof the ocean sciences are compelling. The most critical of the easons und volume without reducing fioblity solution as compared VELOPE FOR ELECTRONIC COLLECTION OF FISH CATCH AND OCEANO involve: existing and new satellites and the data they are collecting current state-the-art devices, and developing the next generation GRAPHIC SENSOR INFORMATION. DUE 121198 POC POC For copies voluminous data sets assembled by World Ocean Circulation Experiment of low cost instrumentation usable by the ocean research community. of documents call Su Kim at (206) 860-6785. For more information (WOCE), Joint Global Ocean Flux Study UGOFS), Global Ocean Ecosystems Proposals should clearly specify: what the new technology will do; on the Electronic Fish Catch Logbook call Carol Murray at (206) 860 Dynamics (GLOBEC), etc.; the need for greater coordination and integration how it improves existing technology: why it is important and relevant 3200. This modification adds and deletes text from original submission among ocean modelers, and between modelers and observationalists; to the needs of specific ocean studies; whether a prototype has been of November 10, 1998. After line 25 of electronic submission pleasts as well as the requirement for improved access to greater, yet more tested or when one will become available to the larger community delete "The NWFSC roviders to generate revenue, and add The NWfSla diverse, computing capabilities. To address these needs new infrastructure as a result of funding provided by NOPP. Since future renewal funding

is open to creative and alternative ways for manufacturers, developers and partnerships are required that span the ocean community. A concept from NOPP for the selected efforts under this Topic will be rare, or providers to generate revenue." (W-316 SN270759) has been developed to address these needs and evolve in a phased

plans for follow-on support, if any, and/or deployments and availability manner. The concept involves a central "hub facility" supporting a of the products should be addressed in the proposal. (81) Approximately

National Cancer Institute, Acquisition Management Branch, TBS, number of "scientific nodes." The hub facility will provide computational $6M is available to support 4. to 6 large projects in the range of

6120 Executive Blvd, EPS/Rm 603 Bethesda, MD 20892-1220 and data assimilation capabilities, high-level analyses, technical assist$750K to $1.5M per year for up to 3 years. (B2) In addition, focused

A-ADP SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CANCER INFORMATION DISSEMINA ance, code and analysis software, benchmark solutions, documentation, partnership efforts to develop sensors and instrumentation packages

TION SOL NO2-C0-91010-09 POC Mary E. Landi O'Leary: Contractin a and other services. The hub facility may itself be a distributed compatible with future systems described above are solicited. Two

Officer; 301-435-3812 ELECTRONIC RFP ANNOUNCEMENT, POTENTIA: (virtual) entity depending on further study. Nodes are envisioned as to three awards of this nature in the range of up to $250K per

OFFERORS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DOWNLOADING THEIR OWN COP small to large teams (5-15 scientists) collaborating on model/data year for up to 2 years for these smaller projects are anticipated.

OF THE SOLICITATION AND AMENDMENTS. The International Cancer Inton synthesis projects requiring regional- to global-scale computational capaInterested offerors are required to submit a notice of intent to propose

mation Center (ICIC), located in the Office of the Director, Nations bility. The rationale is that such groups are needed to advance our by December 21, 1998 to the address listed below. A short letter

Cancer Institute (NCI), operates under a congressional mandate and capability in the simulation and understanding of the physical, chemical, (1-2 pages) should be submitted that gives the intended title with

serves as the NCI focal point for the collection and disseminatio biological and biogeochemical behavior of the ocean, estimations of a description of the subject and a list of the potential partners (by

of scientific data on all research related to cancer biology, etiology the state of the ocean, and the identification of essential new ocean name and affiliation). The information submitted in this notice of intent

prevention and treatment. The goals of the ICIC are to actively promote observing capabilities. Four initial nodes, or scientific teams, were disshould be in sufficient detail to aid the government in the identification

develop and implement more effective techniques to disseminate informa cussed by Powell (1998). In no particular order, these are in the of potential peer reviewers who possess appropriate technical expertise

tion on cancer research effectively among cancer researchers, practicie areas of: (1) the coastal ocean, (2) coupled physical-biological models, and are without conflicts of interests, in advance of full proposal

physicians, and cancer patients throughout the world. To meet NC (3) marine biogeochemistry, and 4) ocean general circulation/climate. submissions. All proposals will be subject to peer scientific review,

goals of developing more effective ways of disseminating this informatio Specific examples within these general areas are also cited in the which may include non-governmental reviewers. All reviewers will adhere

the ICIC has developed the Physician Data Query (PDQ) and CANCERO report. New partnerships in these areas capable of serving as "scientific to confidentiality and conflict of interest standards. E-mail or fax submis

databases. Related services such as Cancer Mail (automated e-mail me nodesa in the new structure are sought in this announcement. At this stage NOPP intends to support the development of the ORSMP sions are strongly discouraged. Twenty copies of the proposals are

sponse for cancer information), Cancerfax (automated fax respon!

for cancer information) and Cancer Net (the ICIC World Wide Web site by funding one or more multi-disciplinary science teams in each of due not later than 4:00PM EST on Tuesday, February 9, 1999 to

were also developed. The ICIC also serves as an NIH Service Cente: NOPP BAA/ONR 32, Room 407-8, Office of Naval Research, 800 N. the proposed science areas listed above. Once selected, these teams

and has created and maintains the Rare Diseases Clinical Researt Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22217-5660. Proposals received at ONR will assist NOPP in establishing the requirements for the “hub” facility

Database (RDCRD) for the Office of Rare Diseases, OD, NIH. All systen: after this date and time will not be considered. All proposals must to support them and other "nodes" to be established by NOPP in

developed and maintained by the ICIC are required to interface wit the future. Under this topic of the announcement, NOPP will consider indicate BAA number above and which subtopic area is being addressed

other systems at ICIC, NCI and with ICIC information partners. The two types of proposals: (Al) planning activities ("Phase A studies”) (e.8. Topic A1, A2, B1 or B2) on the cover page. Separate proposals

Computer Communications Branch (CCB) is responsible for comput up to $250K for one year, or (A2) implementation activities ("Phase must be submitted for each subtopic area. E-mail and facsimile materials

applications development and operational support of all products mer 8 studies“) on the part of teams that have already developed a mature are not acceptable. No request for proposal (RFP), solicitation, or other

tioned above, plus research and development in the area of informate work plan. The purpose of the one-year planning award will be to announcement of this opportunity will be made. Historically Black Colleges

dissemination. All hardware and software systems are based on opi develop a detailed rationale, justification and plan of action for five and Universities and Minority Institutions, as determined by the Secretary

systems and adherence to industry standards. The ICIC data cente or more years of follow-on work as a node in the chosen area. Teams of Education to meet requirements of 34 CFR Section 608.2 and 10

is comprised of four IBM R$6000 mid-level computers (models 97 • funded for Phase A studies will be expected to submit Phase 8 proposals

U.S.C. Paragraph 2323(a)(1)(C), are particularly encouraged to participate.

570, 530, 150) and one Sun Sparc 10. An additional IBM RS600 at the completion of the one-year planning activity. Phase B activities Evaluations of the proposals will use the following selection criteria:

550L is housed off-site at the National Library of Medicine. The would be in the range of $500K to $1M per year for 5 years. A (1) relevance of the proposed research to Partnership objectives, including

computers are connected with the Building 82 LAN (local area networ working group, representative of the selected nodal activities plus other a) support of critical research objectives or operational goals such

and WAN (wide area network) which connect the ICIC with the N experts, will be formed to advise the NOPP on the form and requirements as data accessibility, education and communication, b) broad participation

network, the Internet, and off-site contractors performing databa of the future hub facility. This working group will be called upon within the oceanographic community, c) partners with a long-term

maintenance operations. AIX is the operating system for all R$606 to suggest the essential characteristics of the hub facility to support commitment to the proposed objectives, d) resources are shared among

computers. The PDQ, RDCRD, and CANCERLIT databases are maintain team activities for the next decade. All participants selected under

partners, and e) the degree of cost-sharing by partners with the requested using Oracle version 7, Developer and Designer 2000 and related toot this topic are expected to establish strong collaborative interactions Partnership funding.(2) overall scientific and technical merits of the

and the C programming language. This is 100% Small Business Ser between the various teams and be willing to participate in the concept proposal,(3) the offeror's capabilities, related experience, and facilities

Aside, Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 7371, size standa development of a central "facilitycapable of serving the teams. To or unique combinations of these that are critical to the proposal objec- $19.9 million. The CIC plans to award a single, incrementally funde foster these collaborations, all investigators selected for awards may tives (4) the qualifications and experience of the proposed principal cost-reimbursement contract for One base year plus four One-Ye be expected to participate in periodic workshops starting shortly after

investigator and key personnel, (5) degree of significant partnering option to continue ADP support services for the production of the award to identify the specific needs and considerations of individual among at least two of the following parties, academia, industry or ICIC information products. Additional options for increased level: teams and the necessary hub infrastructure to support ORSMP. it government (6) socio-economic merits of the proposal,(7) realism of effort and support within each year is also anticipated. Such suppo is expected that NOPP will call for proposals for a central "hub" proposed costs. A synopsis of the NOPP review process can be found includes daily computer operations, systems programming, producto as early as fall 1999 along with the next set of "node proposals. at http://core.cast.msstate.edu/NOPPpg103.html. A component of edu- of the PDQ, RDCRD and CANCERLIT databases, application enhancemes The challenges for proposers in this topic area are two-fold. The first cation and/or public outreach is strongly encouraged for each NOPP and modification, the development of new delivery methods as allow objective is to develop the partnerships and rationale for a scientific effort. The level and type(s) of effort are left to the proposers but by advances in technology, and the design and implementation study and products of wide community interest. The second objective linkages/collaborations with ongoing NOPP or other similar education/ improvements in document management and POQ maintenance system is to develop concepts that maximize flexibility and utility of the hub- outreach efforts particularly encouraged (see http:// There will be a -month overlapping transition period between the node system for future teams. The goal is to simultaneously produce core.cast.msstate.edu/NOPPpg 102.html). Activities of this nature that end of the existing contract and the beginning of this contract. Th scientific results in challenging areas and develop new infrastructural are meritorious and require significant levels of support can request anticipated solicitation issue date is approximately 15 days after publica resource arrangements. The scientific problems to be addressed by additional NOPP support (up to 10%) beyond the amounts listed in tion of this notice, and proposals will be due approximately 45 day this structure will evolve and will be of such a nature to warrant the Topic areas. NOPP wishes to foster education and public outreach after the issue date. The RFP may be accessed through the Acquisitio resources invested in the hub and normally unavailable to a single as an integral part of its research programs wherever leasible. The Management Branch Home page by using the following internet addres investigator. By providing the necessary infrastructure, this program final distribution of awards among topics will depend on quality of http://amb.nci.nih.gov/ifp.htm. IT IS THE OFFERORS RESPONSIBILITY I will promote the development of community models and modeling capabili- proposals and availability of funds as determined by the NOPP Council. MONITOR THE ABOVE INTERNET SITE FOR THE RELEASE OF THE SOLICITA ties, efficient and effective data assimilation and data management Funding estimates for any ship-time must be specifically included in TION AND ANY AMENDMENTS. Point of contact is Mary E. Landi O'Lean systems, and provide ongoing rationale for the most informative and the proposal and the budget should clearly specify the size and type electronic mail address: ; fax 301-402-6699. No collet useful ocean observations. We plan to make this widely and readily of vessels proposed for use. Ships of opportunity are encouraged. Proposers calls will be accepted. available to a growing set of users. Topic B--OCEAN OBSERVATION should include shiptime requests on either the former NSF Form 831 http://amb.nci.nih.gov/ifp.htm Acquisition Management Branch Home CAPABILITIES Partnership efforts are sought to develop and/or dem- (Shiptime Request Form) or preferably the UNOLS on-line request form page onstrate ocean observational capabilities to establish the means for available at: http://www.gso.uri.edu/unols/ship/shiptime.html For awards Mary E. Landi O'Leary (W-316 SN270773) continuous, high resolution measurements of oceanic processes. Collabo- made as contracts, 'the socio-economic merits of each proposal will Talive proposals are sought for development and application of new be evaluated based on the commitment to provide meaningful subcontract- U.S. ARMY CONSTR ENGRG RES LAB, ATTN: CONTRACTS OFFICE, sampling, analytical, and interpretive techniques to improve the character- ing opportunities for small business, small disadvantaged business, P.O. BOX 9005, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61826-9005 ization of distributions, mechanisms, and rates of processes involving women-owned small business concerns, historically black colleges and A-EVALUATING ANAEROBIC FLUIDIZED-BED GAC BIOREACTOR FO chemical and biological variables together with physical variables in universities, and minority institutions. The standard industrial classifica- TREATING PINK WATER SOL DACA88-99-0-0025 DUE 121898 POC Purchas the ocean. The challenge is to develop rapid analytical techniques tion code is 8731 with the small business size standard of 500. ing Agent Pat Davis (217) 352-6511 7586 Contracting Officer Way and "smart" sampling tools based on real-time measurements. Fundamen- In addition, contract proposals that exceed $500,000 submitted by Kurokawa (217)373-6748 (Site Code DACA88) USACERL requires service tal progress will require coordinated efforts involving improvements all but small businesses, must be accompanied by a Small, Disadvantaged to provide laboratory equipment and technical personnel for testin in sampling and measurement strategies on process-relevant time and and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance and evaluating an anaerobic fluidized-bed granular activated carbo space scales, implementation and/or development of new analytical with FAR 52,219-9. Additional Information is available on the World bioreactor for treating pink water. The period of service will be methodologies, and processing/storage/transmittal that closely link obser- Wide Web at: "http://www.one.navy.mil/sci_tech/ocean" under "Additional later than 31 December 1999. Requests for Quotation (RFQ) No. DACA vations to models, sufficiently to develop a predictive capability. Such Points of Interest". This notice constitutes an ONR Broad Agency An- 99-0-0025 will be issued on or about 1 December 1998 with a closi efforts should embrace networking and broad accessibility to all derived nouncement (BAA) as contemplated by FAR 6.102(0)(2). Questions regard- date of 18 December 1998. This request for services is a propose data in near or real time. Autonomous and/or long-term and/or distributed ing business and legal matters relating to this BAA should be directed contract action to be awarded on a sole source basis as a fir approaches that provide a new observational capability for the ocean to: Office of Naval Research, Attention Mr. Brian Glance (Code 252), fixed-price purchase order under simplified acquisition procedures. Th community are particularly encouraged. Innovative sensors and measure- Ballston Towers One, 800 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22217-5660, is the second phase of a contract awarded to the University of Illino ment techniques are solicited to obtain oceanographic variables (e.g., (703) 696-2596. Technical and programmatic questions may be submitted Champaign, Illinois. Requests for copies of this RHD shall be mad chemical, optical, or biological) in 3-D space and time to augment by E-mail to "" or by fax to "NOPP BAA" in writing addressed to: USA TERL, Attn: Contracts Office/Pat Dave physical variables. The emphasis should be placed on: novel approaches (703) 696-2007 il necessary !W-316 SN270753)