D -- Consume 3.0 Software Construction

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station Fire and Environmental Research Application Team (FERA) in Seattle has the requirement for Software Construction Services. The successful contractor will be required to construct a computer application that will allow land managers and other users to estimate fuel consumption and smoke emissions from wildland fire by flaming and smoldering combustion stage for a variety of fuelbeds and fuelbed stratum across the United States. The application will be interfaced with the Fuel Characteristic Class System (FCC) and contain a flexible output reporting system. The deliverables for this project include: a fully operational Consume 3.0 application with a data dictionary and documentation of code; a printable and online user's guide and manual; an online tutorial, and establishment of a Consume 3.0 and Consume DLL website. The successful contractor will be responsible for beta testing of the system that will include evaluating the functionality of the system and the quality of the output. Beta testing may include a vendor-facilitated national workshop with support from FERA in developing a participant list. The successful contractor should expect to make several trips to Seattle, WA and/or Corvallis, OR to meet with FERA staff. This solicitation will be issued as a Commercial Items Request for Proposals in accordance with FAR Part 12. The Service Contract Act applies to this acquisition. This acquisition is 100% Set-Aside for HubZone Certified Small Businesses. The North American Industrial Classification Code that applies is 541511 with a size standard of $21M. Solicitation No. R6-OLY-2-58-M will be made available on or about September 4, 2002 with proposals to be received (anticipated) not later than 2:00 p.m. on September 19, 2002. All interested small businesses should download a copy of the solicitation from this FedBizOpps websites. Telephone requests for the solicitation will not be honored. The point of contact for this solicitation is Lori J. Houghton, (360) 956-2471. Technical Questions may be addressed to Roger Ottmar 206-732-7826.