Pacific Risk Management Ohana Cultural Advisor

The United States Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Pacific Services Center (PSC) Honolulu, HI, intends to issue a solicitation, utilizing the procedures at Federal Acquisitions Regulations Part 13, for the award of a cultural advisor who has experience with the multi-cultural practices within the Pacific Islands. This contract will focus on the appropriate cultural oversight/support required by PSC in the development of its regional relationships, products, tools and services, particularly with its work with the PRiMO Traditional Knowledge Hui. The anticipated period of performance for this contract shall be from 16 September, 2009 to 15 September, 2009. This is a 100% small business set aside procurement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611710, with a size standard of $7 million. The Government's estimated cost for this requirement is not expected to exceed Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Solicitation and Offers: The solicitation and specifications will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunity website, www.fedbizopps.gov for viewing and downloading purposes on or about 1-2 days from the date of this notice and will close approximately 14 days after the release of the solicitation. All future information regarding this acquisition, including amendments, will be distributed solely through this website. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. Interested parties are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any) and monitoring the website to ensure that they have the most up to date information regarding the acquisition. Proposals/Offers shall be submitted in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the solicitation document. All questions resulting from this notice or the subsequent solicitation document must be submitted in writing via email to contact@example.gov Reference the solicitation number in the subject line of your email. Offers and all required documents maybe submitted electronically, mail carrier, or via fax +1 (555) 000-0000, however; the Government shall not be responsible for the malfunction of electronic machinery or mail carrier error. The award will be made on or around August 13, 2009. Submit all documents to contact@example.gov or NOAA Coastal Service Center Charleston, 2234 South Hobson Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405-2413, Attn: Brian Clark. Contractor must have a valid DUNS number and be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, with an active status, to be eligible for award.