B -- DOCUMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SUBMERGED CULTURAL RESOURCES IN SCITUATE, MA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS) has a requirement for technical services related to documentation and management of Submerged Cultural Resources with SBNMS. These services were previously advertised under Reference no. NCND6015-3-00010 in FedBizOpps. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The Contractor shall perform the following tasks: Conduct historical research to identify found shipwrecks and potential shipwreck locations; Create archaeological research designs for all fieldwork; Conduct field investigations involving the operation of side scan sonar equipment and performance of SCUBA diving. All fieldwork shall be documented in the form of field logs, post-dive logs, and post-cruise logs; Supplement SBNMS historic shipwreck database with new data acquired through fieldwork and historical research; Supplement SBNMS GIS database with new data acquired through fieldwork; Prepare a draft nomination for National Register of Historic Places designation of the wrecks of the Portland, Crary and Palmer as per National Park Service guidelines; Conduct background research on National Maritime Landscape proposal; Assist with organization and implementation of symposium in Portland, ME during November, 2003; Assist with the design and implementation of exhibits on the shipwrecks and; Assist with the design and develop content for a website on the shipwrecks of the SBNMS. The proposed contract is for one year with options for two additional years. The proposed work is an extension of previous work with the SBNMS in designing and populating both the historical shipwreck database and the geographic information systems database. A copy of the solicitation is attached as a downloadable Word file. Written requests for copies may be faxed to (757) 441-3786. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Numbered Note 1 applies. THIS MODIFICATION IS ISSUED TO CANCEL THE ABOVE REFERENCED REQUIREMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY.