Notice of Intent to Single Source to Research Planning Inc.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking to single-source a contract to Research Planning Inc. for specialized scientific expertise to evaluate available evidence, assess environmental impacts to sanctuary resources, and prepare a scientifically supported Expert Impact Report. The report is required for administrative enforcement proceedings and potential litigation related to the crash of a DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft into the Pacific Ocean within the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. The contract requires expertise in marine pollutant fate and transport, environmental toxicology, marine ecological injury assessment, environmental sensitivity analysis, geospatial analysis, and preparation of technical reports. Some key aspects of the job include: • Evaluating available evidence and assessing environmental impacts to sanctuary resources • Preparing a scientifically supported Expert Impact Report • Providing expertise in marine pollutant fate and transport, environmental toxicology, and marine ecological injury assessment • Conducting geospatial analysis and environmental sensitivity analysis • Preparing technical reports suitable for enforcement and potential litigation support