Environmental Impacts and Impact Producing Factors for Critical Minerals Activities on the OCS

The Department of the Interior is seeking a contractor to identify Impact Producing Factors associated with critical minerals activities on the Outer Continental Shelf. The project focuses on systematically analyzing various phases and deposit types to compile evidence regarding environmental consequences affecting human, coastal, and marine systems. By generating consistent and decision ready information, the initiative aims to reduce uncertainty and accelerate timelines for critical regulatory processes. The resulting synthesis will be utilized by the MMA to support essential functions including lease planning, NEPA analyses, monitoring requirements, stipulations, and consultations. This forecast is categorized under NAICS code 541715, with the place of performance located in Sterling. Interested parties may coordinate with the designated points of contact, Melissa Batum and Josh Gordon, regarding this requirement.